Alberta News

Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions Wednesday on booze, gambling machines and government purchasing to fight back against sweeping U.S. tariffs. She said there won’t be any change to oil and gas shipped south.

Mar 5, 2025 7:08 PM Read more >

Parkland to consider sale, other strategic alternatives after shareholder pressure

CALGARY — Parkland Corp., which has been under pressure from major shareholders to improve its share price, has announced plans to review strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of the company.

Mar 5, 2025 3:57 PM Read more >

Appeal denied for Alberta mother who assaulted toddler, left severe burns untreated

CALGARY — A Calgary mother convicted of assaulting her two-year-old daughter, causing broken bones, and leaving the child with untreated burns has had her appeal dismissed.

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Cattle groups look to diversify markets, boost support programs

CALGARY — Beef industry groups say with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods taking effect, they're looking to diversify their export markets, process more domestically and push for improvements to government support programs.

Mar 5, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

Alberta Mountie charged with punching person during mental health call

FT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. — An Alberta Mountie has been charged and placed on administrative duties after a person was punched during a mental health call. Const. Justin Forster is facing one count of assault causing bodily harm.

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Ducks thrilled to beat Oilers as youngsters starting to make presence felt

EDMONTON — Youth definitely led the way for the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Mar 4, 2025 10:47 PM Read more >

Alberta's Brad Jacobs flourishing in first full season with new teammates

KELOWNA, B.C. — Loaded with experience and championship pedigree, the four-man Alberta team skipped by Brad Jacobs at the Montana's Brier offers a study in contrasts. Lead Ben Hebert has the intensity and raw sweeping power few can match.

Mar 4, 2025 10:37 PM Read more >

Mason McTavish scores twice as the Ducks defeat the Oilers 6-2

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Mason McTavish had a pair of goals and Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier each had three assists as the Anaheim Ducks scored four goals in the final eight minutes of the first period en route to a 6-2 victory over the Edmont

Mar 4, 2025 10:19 PM Read more >

McTavish scores twice, Ducks drill Oilers 6-2

EDMONTON — Mason McTavish had a pair of goals and Jackson Lacombe and Cutter Gauthier each had three assists as the Anaheim Ducks scored four goals in the final eight minutes of the first period en route to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on T

Mar 4, 2025 9:46 PM Read more >

Trudeau says the U.S. launched a 'very dumb' trade war and Canada is fighting back

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump remained resolute about using tariffs to fill America's coffers hours after starting a North American trade war that rattled markets and was described by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "very dumb.

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