Alberta News

Alberta New Democrats say they would restore aerial wildfire-fighting teams

CALGARY — Alberta's New Democrats say they'd bring back a program of elite aerial wildfire fighters cancelled by the United Conservative government.

May 15, 2023 4:06 PM Read more >

UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds

CALGARY — Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it's re-elected May 29.

May 15, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Remains found in Banff National Park belong to woman who vanished in 2020: police

CALGARY — Police say remains found last week in Banff National Park are that of a woman who vanished nearly three years ago.

May 15, 2023 2:09 PM Read more >

Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.

May 15, 2023 1:58 PM Read more >

Calgary-based robotics firm Attabotics sues Canadian Tire alleging damages after fire

CALGARY — Attabotics is suing Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. for damages, claiming a fire at the retail chain's Toronto-area distribution centre was caused by "wrongful conduct.

May 15, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers' off-season questions will include playoff goaltending choices

EDMONTON — A lone Vegas Golden Knights fan could be heard as Edmonton's Rogers Place descended into silence Sunday. “Skinn-errrr, Skinn-errrr,” was the one-man chant.

May 15, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Where the leaders are today on the Alberta election campaign trail: United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith: CALGARY — Makes an announcement. (11:30 a.m., location given upon request to media@unitedconservative.

May 15, 2023 8:24 AM Read more >

Jonathan Marchessault scores 3 to lead Golden Knights past Oilers 5-2 to advance to West final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are back in familiar territory in the Western Conference final.

May 15, 2023 12:49 AM Read more >

Marchessault scores hat trick for Golden Knights in 5-2 win over ousted Oilers

EDMONTON — The Vegas Golden Knights advanced into familiar territory and also eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from Stanley Cup contention with a 5-2 win Sunday.

May 15, 2023 12:30 AM Read more >

Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta's south, too

EDMONTON — Wildfire officials in Alberta say hot, dry and windy weather has pushed fire conditions even further into the extreme in the province's north this weekend, and the situation in the south is now a growing concern.

May 14, 2023 5:11 PM Read more >