Alberta News

Teen charged in Calgary police officer's death must stay in jail until trial: judge

CALGARY — A teen charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is to remain in custody until his trial early next year.

Jul 14, 2021 3:08 PM Read more >

'Genetic fingerprint' from wastewater key to tracking COVID-19 outbreaks: U of C

CALGARY — One man's waste is another man's treasure.

Jul 14, 2021 1:21 PM Read more >

Alberta businesses see glimmer of hope as oil price rises and sun shines on Stampede

CALGARY — As the lights dimmed and the music started pumping at Calgary's Home and Away sports bar last weekend, owner James Martin felt something he hadn't in a long time — hope.

Jul 14, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

Outdoor prizes such as camping and hunting added to Alberta's vaccination lotteries

EDMONTON — Alberta has added outdoor activity prizes to its vaccine lottery to get more people in the province immunized. The province says Albertans can win a lifetime fishing licence or a lifetime hunting licence.

Jul 14, 2021 12:47 PM Read more >

$Calfrac wins another fight with Wilks Brothers over recapitalization plan$

Calfrac wins another fight with Wilks Brothers over recapitalization plan

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. has won another round with Wilks Brothers LLC over its recapitalization plan.

Jul 14, 2021 6:23 AM Read more >

Shell proposes new carbon capture and storage project at Scotford Complex

CALGARY — Shell Canada Ltd. has announced plans to build a large-scale carbon capture and storage project at its Scotford Complex near Edmonton, part of its strategy to become a net-zero emissions company by 2050.

Jul 13, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

Alberta begins easing remaining COVID-19 restrictions in continuing-care facilities

EDMONTON — Alberta says it will begin easing some remaining COVID-19 health restrictions in continuing-care centres.

Jul 13, 2021 2:02 PM Read more >

Tragic fire that killed seven deemed not suspicious: Alberta RCMP

CHESTERMERE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say a fire that killed seven members of the same family earlier this month is not suspicious.

Jul 13, 2021 9:40 AM Read more >

Oilers acquire veteran defenceman Duncan Keith in trade with Chicago

EDMONTON — Veteran defenceman Duncan Keith wanted to be closer to home, and the Edmonton Oilers appeared to be the right fit.

Jul 12, 2021 7:52 PM Read more >

NDP raises concern about hospital bed closures

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition health critic is sounding the alarm on hospital bed closures during the summer which the provincial health delivery agency says is due to staffing shortages.

Jul 12, 2021 7:31 PM Read more >