Alberta News

EDMONTON — Going back to the drawing board produced a much more positive picture for Ryan McLeod and the Edmonton Oilers. McLeod had two goal and an assist to lead Edmonton to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has been interviewed by RCMP as part of an investigation into potential criminal identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership contest.

A bankruptcy hearing that could determine whether more than $200 million in oilpatch environmental liabilities wind up on the public dime will have to go back to court.

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a bill to consolidate rules on continuing care for more consistent and stronger enforcement.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is defending the use of a meme from the Oscars as a contemporary way to draw attention to what he considers failing green energy policies.

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — Four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after being arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta are to return to court next month once lawyers have received more information.

CALGARY — Shares in Calgary-based Leucrotta Exploration Inc. were up more than 50 per cent midday Monday on news Vermilion Energy Inc. will acquire the junior energy company in a $477 million deal.

CALGARY — The investment group owned by a billionaire Russian oligarch is selling part of its leading stake in a Calgary-based natural gas company. ARETI Energy SPV says it will sell 15 million Spartan Delta Corp.

CALGARY — The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta saw fewer stroke patients, but a higher number of stroke-related deaths, according to new research.

CALGARY — Trinity Western captured the national title in women's university volleyball Sunday. The top-ranked Spartans defeated Mount Royal 3-1 at Calgary's Jack Simpson Gym. Set scores were 25-14, 14-25, 25-19 and 25-20.