Alberta News

Alberta man accused of killing family doctor to have mental health assessed

RED DEER, Alta. — An Alberta man facing a trial in the slaying of a family doctor at a medical clinic is facing another review of his mental health.

Mar 22, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

Alberta to end name changes for dangerous, long-term, high-risk offenders

EDMONTON — Alberta is moving to stop dangerous, long-term or high-risk offenders from legally changing their names. Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish has introduced legislation in the house to make the change.

Mar 22, 2021 4:05 PM Read more >

Public interest review begins into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods

EDMONTON — A public interest review of a proposed reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding started Monday with Alberta Transportation defending the project.

Mar 22, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

Petition asks Ottawa to review overall effect of expanded coal-mining in Alberta

EDMONTON — The federal government needs to step in and consider the potential overall effects of Alberta's intent to expand its coal-mining industry, says a petition tabled Monday in the House of Commons.

Mar 22, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

'Shepherd ought to protect his flock:' Judge fines, releases jailed Alberta pastor

STONY PLAIN, Alta. — An Alberta pastor who was kept in jail for violating a bail condition to comply with COVID-19 health orders was to be freed Monday without conditions.

Mar 22, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

CP Rail merger with Kansas City Southern expected to benefit Canadian shippers

CALGARY — The merger of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Kansas City Southern promises improved service for Canadian shippers, but the impact on crude-by-rail volumes will be muted, observers said Monday.

Mar 22, 2021 11:52 AM Read more >

Muyres-Walker duo are now 4-0 at mixed doubles curling championship

CALGARY — Kirk Muyres and Laura Walker defeated the duo of Corey Chester and Stephanie Jackson-Baier 8-3 at the Home Hardware Canadian mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday.

Mar 21, 2021 10:40 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings extend winning streak to seven in win over Rebels

EDMONTON — Colby Knight made 16 saves on 18 shots in a 5-2 Edmonton Oil Kings win over the Red Deer Rebels Sunday. The Oil Kings got goals from five different goal scorers Sunday.

Mar 21, 2021 10:26 PM Read more >

Pair of goals from Blandisi, Teasdale lead Laval Rocket over Stockton Heat

CALGARY — Joel Teasdale and Joseph Blandisi each scored a pair of goals in a 4-1 Laval Rocket victory over the Stockton Heat at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary Sunday afternoon. Both teams were tied 1-1 after the opening 20 minutes.

Mar 21, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

'Stars align' for CP Rail deal to buy rival for US$25 billion, HQ remains in Calgary

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.'s deal to buy U.S.

Mar 21, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >