Alberta News

Crown appeals prison term for trucker convicted in killing of woman in Edmonton hotel

EDMONTON — Crown prosecutors are appealing a 12 1/2-year sentence given to an Ontario truck driver found guilty in the killing of a woman in his Edmonton hotel room.

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Leg injury could force Stamps' starter Bo Levi Mitchell to sidelines versus Alouettes

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence under centre is "definitely up in doubt.

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Calgary Stampeders cancel outdoor practice because of poor air quality

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders cancelled outdoor practice Monday because of smoke from forest fires. The city's air quality health index was eight on a scale of one to 10 and thus deemed high risk for outdoor activities.

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'Keeping these people alive': A volunteer team works to reverse overdoses in Edmonton

EDMONTON — A woman winces as a volunteer crouches down, lifts up her dress and looks at a deep gash running along her right leg.

Aug 16, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Cavalry FC move on to Can Champ quarterfinal with 2-0 win over FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Goals by Joe Mason and Ben Fisk sent Cavalry FC through to the quarterfinal of the Canadian Championship with a 2-0 victory over FC Edmonton on Sunday.

Aug 15, 2021 7:49 PM Read more >

Barron birdies final three holes to win Shaw Charity Classic; Ames and Weir in top-10

CALGARY — Doug Barron felt bad for celebrating his second PGA Tour Champions win a bit prematurely.

Aug 15, 2021 6:01 PM Read more >

Doug Barron shoots third straight 64 to win in Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Doug Barron birdied the final three holes for his third straight 6-under 64 and a two-stroke victory Sunday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Shaw Charity Classic.

Aug 15, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

Police watchdog investigating after officer shoots and kills suspect in Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after an officer shot and killed a man while responding to an alleged hostage situation.

Aug 14, 2021 10:12 PM Read more >

Adams Jr. throws for 211 yards and two TDs, Als down Elks 30-13 in season opener

EDMONTON — The Montreal Alouettes had to wait longer than any other Canadian Football League team before getting back on the field, but they were full value when they finally returned. Vernon Adams Jr.

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