Alberta News

Police looking for man wanted in Alberta and Newfoundland after he fled from officers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland have issued an arrest warrant for a man also wanted in Alberta for charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm. The Mounties in Bonavista, N.L.

Jun 19, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

Roughriders win 26-16, add to Elks' home misery

EDMONTON — The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ recent dominance over the Edmonton Elks continued on Saturday.

Jun 18, 2022 11:38 PM Read more >

'Sad to see:' Edmonton's Chinatown losing business after killings, rise in crime

EDMONTON — The 97 Hot Pot restaurant in Edmonton's Chinatown used to be crowded on weekends, with some customers lining up and craving slow-cooked veggies, lamb and beef. But that hasn't been the case lately.

Jun 18, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Calgary lifts its state of local emergency as storm forecast changes

CALGARY — The City of Calgary has lifted its state of local emergency. The measure was put in place Monday to allow the city to deal with potential flooding related to heavy rainfall in Alberta.

Jun 17, 2022 4:57 PM Read more >

Air Canada too dominant in the East for WestJet to compete, experts say

CALGARY — Industry watchers expect WestJet to remove routes from the Toronto-Montreal-Ottawa triangle as part of the airline's new strategy to focus future growth on Western Canada.

Jun 17, 2022 2:47 PM Read more >

Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert

EDMONTON — An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits.

Jun 17, 2022 2:36 PM Read more >

'I felt disgusted:' Elks DB Gainey ready to move on from lopsided season-opening loss

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks aren’t thinking about the pomp and circumstance that comes with a home opener.

Jun 17, 2022 11:06 AM Read more >

Experts torn over when 'demand destruction' could trigger gasoline price relief

CALGARY — There's a famous saying that 'the cure for high prices is high prices,' but when it comes to gasoline, that may not necessarily be the case.

Jun 17, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Edmonton MLA says he won't face hacking charges; seeks return to NDP caucus

EDMONTON — An Alberta legislature member investigated by the RCMP after he admitted to hacking into a government health website says he will not face criminal charges.

Jun 16, 2022 5:16 PM Read more >

Calgary to keep flood protections in place as it monitors storm forecast: mayor

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the city's state of local emergency remains in effect as it monitors another potential storm.

Jun 16, 2022 5:04 PM Read more >