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Alberta town unveils statue of coach who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

PEACE RIVER, Alta.

Oct 11, 2020 8:24 PM Read more >

Edmonton police homicide unit investigating suspicious death case

EDMONTON — Homicide detectives have been called in to investigate a suspicious death case in Edmonton's west end.

Oct 11, 2020 12:14 AM Read more >

Flames sign free-agent defenceman Chris Tanev to four-year, US$18-million deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Chris Tanev to a four-year, US$18-million contract in free agency late Friday.

Oct 10, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames sign goaltender Jacob Markstrom to six-year, big-money contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames landed coveted goaltender Jacob Markstrom when NHL unrestricted free agency opened Friday with a six-year contract worth US$36 million.

Oct 9, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Alberta, Canada Infrastructure Bank providing support for irrigation upgrade

CALGARY — Southern Alberta's eight irrigation districts will be getting an $815-million upgrade. Premier Jason Kenney says the money is to be used to modernize and build new irrigation infrastructure and increase water storage capacity.

Oct 9, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Future of Ekati Diamond Mine unclear after $166-million sale falls through

CALGARY — A deal to sell the suspended Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories for about $166 million has fallen through after bond issuers refused to go along with it.

Oct 9, 2020 12:57 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says province will continue 'lighter approach' in fighting COVID-19

CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta will not follow Ontario's lead on stricter restrictions because of a jump in COVID-19 cases.

Oct 9, 2020 12:55 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers sign veteran forward Kyle Turris to a two-year contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Kyle Turris to a two-year contract. The 31-year-old from New Westminster, B.C., became an unrestricted free agent Friday after three seasons with the Nashville Predators.

Oct 9, 2020 12:06 PM Read more >

Canadian conference centres, airports, stadiums join rush for anti-pandemic status

CALGARY — Operators of Canada's conference centres, airports and stadiums are joining a global rush to be certified as pandemic-resistant while they compete for events and visitors that will bring billions of dollars in economic benefits for their ci

Oct 9, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s office.

Oct 8, 2020 6:24 PM Read more >