Alberta News

Einarson opens defence of Canadian curling title with a win, but minus lead Harris

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson opened her bid for a record fifth straight Canadian women's curling championship with a victory, but minus lead Briane Harris whose absence went unexplained.

Feb 16, 2024 10:14 PM Read more >

Speedskating phenom Stolz edges Canada's Dubreuil for 500-metre world title

CALGARY — American speedskating star Jordan Stolz opened defence of his world championship triple crown with Friday's victory in the 500 metres, while Canadian sprinter Laurent Dubreuil took the silver medal for a second straight year.

Feb 16, 2024 4:55 PM Read more >

Two seriously injured in central Alberta after stabbing, police shooting

VEGREVILLE, Alta. — RCMP in central Alberta say two people have sustained life-threatening injuries after a stabbing and a subsequent police shooting.

Feb 16, 2024 1:57 PM Read more >

'Abhorrent': Man sentenced for killing three-year-old who interrupted video game play

CALGARY — A Calgary man who killed his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter because she interrupted his video game can apply for parole in 8 1/2 years.

Feb 16, 2024 12:43 PM Read more >

TC Energy open to exceeding $3B asset divestiture target this year: CEO

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp.

Feb 16, 2024 9:22 AM Read more >

Zadina has 2 goals and 2 assists for career-high 4 points in Sharks' 6-3 victory over Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Filip Zadina had two goals and two assists for a career-high four points in the San Jose Sharks' 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Feb 15, 2024 11:45 PM Read more >

Zadina's first career four-point night leads Sharks past Flames 6-3

CALGARY — The offence hasn't come easy for Filip Zadina toiling on San Jose's fourth line, but he had a career night on Thursday.

Feb 15, 2024 11:40 PM Read more >

Gu strikes gold, Calgary's Fraser, Mackay earn World Cup freeski halfpipe silver

CALGARY — Freestyle ski superstar Eileen Gu kept up her dominance in Calgary, while Canadians Amy Fraser and Brendan Mackay won silver medals in World Cup halfpipe action on Thursday night.

Feb 15, 2024 10:31 PM Read more >

'Deep concerns': Legal experts criticize Alberta's plans for transgender youth

CALGARY — Thirty-six law professors, legal researchers and other staff from Alberta's two largest universities are asking the province to reconsider policy changes affecting transgender youth.

Feb 15, 2024 5:42 PM Read more >

Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall

EDMONTON — Albertans will have to wait until the fall before they learn what the federal government thinks they should get if the province quits the Canada Pension Plan.

Feb 15, 2024 4:51 PM Read more >