Alberta News

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl says he wants to be an “Oiler for life.” The star forward took a big step towards that goal by signing an eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says August home sales dropped 19.

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has put its Florida-based retail and commercial businesses on the market as part of a previously announced strategy to divest non-core assets.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education.

CALGARY — A memorable performance by receiver Tevin Jones led the Edmonton Elks to a big Labour Day Classic victory.

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson is a little uneasy heading into Monday’s Labour Day Classic between his Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks at McMahon Stadium.

FAUST, Alta. — Two people are dead and at least six others were injured after police say a semi truck crossed the centre line of a highway and collided with a group of motorcycles in northern Alberta.

CALGARY — Brenda Barge did what other kids in southern Alberta did in the 1960s: rush home at noon to watch "The Buck Shot Show" on TV. "I just called him Daddy.

CALGARY — A Calgary official has a warning for people who continue to water lawns as the city works to repair a feeder main -- bylaw officers are working through the holiday weekend.

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.