Alberta News

Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper businesses, town

JASPER, ALTA. — The government of Canada will forgo up to $15.2 million in rental fees charged to the municipality of Jasper, Alta., as well as its residents and business owners over the next few years.

Oct 10, 2024 4:13 PM Read more >

Crown plans to downgrade murder charge for suspect in Alberta roadside shooting

CALGARY — The Crown will be downgrading the murder charge for one of two men arrested after a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary in August.

Oct 10, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire

EDMONTON — O'Reilly Oilfield Services Ltd. has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect the health and safety of workers under its supervision.

Oct 10, 2024 12:31 PM Read more >

Receiver Marken Michel earns Stampeders' Herm Harrison Memorial Award

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders named receiver Marken Michel as this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Thursday. The honour, established in 2013, recognizes outstanding community service.

Oct 10, 2024 9:54 AM Read more >

Edmonton daycare shut down by province for leaving kids unsupervised numerous times

EDMONTON — An Edmonton daycare has been shut down by the Alberta government after it says children were left unsupervised numerous times.

Oct 10, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames have 'no quit' mentality as season begins: Backlund

VANCOUVER — The Calgary Flames were already preaching the importance of resilience a single game into the NHL season.

Oct 10, 2024 12:56 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets launch season with 6-0 win over Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets got to work putting last season's playoff disappointment behind them with Wednesday's season-opening trouncing of a team that went a lot further in the post-season.

Oct 10, 2024 12:23 AM Read more >

Connor Hellebuyck makes 30 saves, Jets rout Oilers 6-0 in opener

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout and the Winnipeg Jets routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

Oct 9, 2024 11:20 PM Read more >

Winnipeg's Hellebuyck earns 38th career shutout, Jets trounce Oilers 6-0

EDMONTON — Mason Appleton had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets trounced the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 in the season-opener for both teams Wednesday. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout.

Oct 9, 2024 10:56 PM Read more >

Alberta health minister announces resident physician pay deal as family doctors wait

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has reached a new tentative four-year pay deal with resident physicians as the province grapples with overcrowding in hospitals and a potential health-care labour disruption.

Oct 9, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >