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Alberta announces combined $187 million in addictions and homelessness funding

Alberta announces combined $187 million in addictions and homelessness funding

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced more than $124 million over two years for addiction and mental health services in Edmonton and Calgary, with another $63 million aimed at reducing homelessness in the province over the same period.
Five years later: Waterton Lakes National Park plan considers fire recovery

Five years later: Waterton Lakes National Park plan considers fire recovery

WATERTON, Alta. — Like the land itself, a new management plan for Waterton Lakes National Park is marked by a powerful wildfire that tore through the southern Alberta park five years ago.
A lot still on the line for playoff-bound Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Stampeders

A lot still on the line for playoff-bound Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Joshua Coker feels ready for his second career CFL start because his first was trial by fire against the defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Kulak's winner leads Oilers past Flames in 2-1 victory

Kulak's winner leads Oilers past Flames in 2-1 victory

EDMONTON — Fans in Edmonton were celebrating seeing Connor McDavid make it to the final whistle as much as getting a victory on Friday.
Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to its historic site after over 150 years

Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to its historic site after over 150 years

EDMONTON — After years of negotiations, the Alberta government signed an agreement Friday with a First Nations group committing to return an ancient meteorite to its historic location after being displaced for over 150 years.
Edmonton Elks look to avoid setting CFL futility record against visiting Alouettes

Edmonton Elks look to avoid setting CFL futility record against visiting Alouettes

EDMONTON — Maybe the Edmonton Elks should wear their road whites when they take the field Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.
Bedard caps two-goal night with OT winner as Pats top Oil Kings 4-3

Bedard caps two-goal night with OT winner as Pats top Oil Kings 4-3

EDMONTON — Connor Bedard capped a two-goal night with the game-winner in overtime leading the Regina Pats to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Thursday.
Two Edmonton police officers have been charged with assault after an arrest in March

Two Edmonton police officers have been charged with assault after an arrest in March

EDMONTON — Two Edmonton Police Service officers have been jointly charged with assault and assault with a weapon after an altercation with a suspect in March.
'Concocted': Prosecutor attacks teen's testimony in officer's hit-and-run death

'Concocted': Prosecutor attacks teen's testimony in officer's hit-and-run death

CALGARY — A Crown prosecutor says testimony from a teen charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is "vague and unreliable," but the accused's lawyer says his client is telling the truth and simply made an
Alberta government adds $750 million to health-care system in agreement with doctors

Alberta government adds $750 million to health-care system in agreement with doctors

RED DEER, Alta. — The United Conservative Party government says it will spend another $750 million on health care as part of an agreement with the Alberta Medical Association.
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