Alberta News

EDMONTON — Three more Edmonton Elks players have tested positive for COVID-19, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Twelve players have now returned positive tests since the team got back to to Edmonton following its 21-16 win over the B.C.

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. is planning to build a renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, using locally grown vegetable oils to meet growing customer demand for cleaner burning fuel products.

CALGARY — Canadian imams are urging members of the Muslim community to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight became the all-time scoring leader in women’s hockey world championship history with her 45th goal during the United States' 6-0 victory over Russia on Tuesday. Knight snapped a tie with former U.S.

CALGARY — Natalie Spooner is warming to her job of creating havoc in front of the opposition's net to generate scoring chances from close range.

EDMONTON — Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season.

CALGARY — Jule Scheifer and Theresa Wagner scored 3:09 apart in the second period to put the game out of reach, and Germany went on to beat Denmark 3-1 on Monday in round-robin action at the women's world hockey championship.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Julia Zorn, Jule Schiefer and Theresa Wagner scored, and Germany beat Denmark 3-1 on Monday in the women’s world hockey championship. Zorn, Germany's captain, opened the scoring with her second goal of the tournament.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19 since the club returned home from a game against the B.C. Lions.

CALGARY — Almost 2,000 new COVID-19 infections were identified in Alberta over the last three days for an active case count of 7,777. Alberta Health Services numbers show the province recorded 821 cases on Friday, 678 on Saturday and 473 on Sunday.