Alberta News

EDMONTON — An Alberta distillery behind four-litre vodka jugs that stirred controversy this week says it was unfairly targeted on social media and wants an apology from the cabinet minister who said the product was not responsibly priced.

Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid said he "probably won't go tonight" as the Oilers practiced Friday before a game against the Arizona Coyotes.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The Crown and defence lawyers have wrapped up their cases in the trial of three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts, Alta., in early 2022.

CALGARY — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been named Canada's GM for the inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Hockey Canada announced its management team for the February 2025 tournament in a release Friday.

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa today after tabling a bill that would allow her province to block future direct funding from the federal government to cities.

EDMONTON — Alberta's advanced education minister is rejecting concerns her government's proposed gatekeeping law would lead to political interference and jeopardize $500 million of federal funding for academic research in the province.

A lawyer for one of three men on trial for their roles in the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., argued Thursday his client was nothing more than a messenger.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night despite the absence of star forward Connor McDavid.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers plotted the correct course even without their captain on Wednesday.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid missed Wednesday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take part in pregame warm-ups after missing the team’s morning skate and practice on Tuesday.