Alberta News

Pembina plans $785M in capital spending for 2021, restarts work on two key projects

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. is planning $785 million in capital spending next year as it moves to restart work on two key projects.

Dec 14, 2020 9:14 AM Read more >

Alberta reports record 22 new COVID deaths, including one linked to outbreak at jail

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting a record-breaking 22 new deaths from COVID-19 on the first day of new province-wide measures meant to slow the spread of the virus. The deaths occurred between Dec. 1 and Dec.

Dec 13, 2020 4:25 PM Read more >

Two pedestrians dead after police involved incident in Calgary

CALGARY — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police involved incident that left two people dead in Calgary Saturday evening. City police say they received a report of an erratic driver in southwest Calgary around 7 p.m.

Dec 13, 2020 12:17 AM Read more >

Alberta officer injured after police say stolen vehicle veered into its path

RED DEER, Alta. — A peace officer in central Alberta was seriously injured when an SUV allegedly veered into oncoming traffic and collided with the officer's vehicle.

Dec 12, 2020 4:56 PM Read more >

Alberta is reporting 1,590 new COVID-19 cases and 13 additional deaths

Alberta is reporting 1,590 new COVID-19 cases and 13 additional deaths. Nine of the deaths were in the Edmonton zone, and five of them are linked with an outbreak at the Hardisty Care Centre.

Dec 12, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

Wayne Gretzky rookie card first hockey card to break $1-million milestone

Gretzky retired from the NHL in 1999 with a record 894 goals, 1,963 assists and 2,857 points.

Dec 12, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

COVID infection rate low in Alberta pilot project for international travellers

CALGARY — The number of positive COVID-19 tests in a pilot project for international travellers at the Calgary airport and a United States border crossing in southern Alberta has been reasonably low after its first six weeks.

Dec 12, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Nightmare on COVID Street: Virus-headed party provocateur stars in new Alberta ads

EDMONTON — Alberta, seeking to heal with hard-edged humour, has launched a COVID-19 advertising campaign starring a fashion-challenged, hard-partying, virus-headed Freddy Kruegeresque super-spreader.

Dec 11, 2020 5:36 PM Read more >

Alberta's top doctor urges public to follow new restrictions before they start

EDMONTON — Alberta's COVID-19 cases continue to climb ahead of a further shutdown of some businesses and services. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, reported 1,738 new infections and 18 additional deaths from the virus.

Dec 11, 2020 4:57 PM Read more >

Desperate for ice, Canadian world champion speedskater Ivanie Blondin looks to Europe

CALGARY — The feeling her speedskating season is slipping away compelled world champion Ivanie Blondin to break ranks with the Canadian team.

Dec 11, 2020 11:43 AM Read more >