Alberta News

CALGARY — The founder and CEO of Good Earth Cafes Ltd. says the Calgary-based chain could potentially double its 45 locations across Canada through a program to take over coffee shops being closed down by international chains such as Starbucks.

CALGARY — An 18-year-old-man believed to have been driving when a Calgary police officer was killed in a hit-and-run still doesn't have a lawyer to defend him. The accused is charged with first-degree murder in the New Year's Eve death of Sgt.

EDMONTON — For the second game in a row, the Toronto Maple Leafs found ways to shut down two of the NHL's top scorers on Monday. And once again, they accomplished the feat without some of their top talent.

EDMONTON — Alberta is opening up libraries and allowing low-intensity indoor group fitness workouts, like Pilates and tai chi, while it continues to monitor rates of COVID-19.

EDMONTON — A chiropractor has admitted to sexually touching six of his female patients with his hands and a vibrating tool.

CALGARY — All systems are go for the Canadian men's curling championship after the women proved elite curling can happen in a pandemic.

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board said Monday that the market has faced low inventory levels compared to sales for the past several months, while prices continued to climb.

CALGARY — It's been bananas at the Leftovers Foundation as the Calgary not-for-profit tries to find a use for thousands of bunches of the long, yellow fruit, which were donated all at once last week.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have claimed goaltender Alex Stalock off waivers from the Minnesota Wild. The 33-year-old Stalock did not appear in a game for Minnesota this season. The native of St. Paul, Minn.

CALGARY — Spruce Meadows is cancelling its summer show jumping series for a second straight year because of the pandemic.