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Edmonton Oilers sign former Vegas forward Mattias Janmark

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Mattias Janmark to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract.

Jul 17, 2022 3:51 PM Read more >

Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

CALGARY — The pressing global need to slash emissions in the face of a growing climate crisis is driving renewed interest in nuclear power — and few places more sothan in Canada's oilsands.

Jul 17, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career

Jul 16, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

'Imminent threat': Woman charged after female hostage stabbed in Alberta law office

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police say they had no choice but to send a tactical team Thursday to rescue a hostage from a law office because her life was in imminent danger.

Jul 15, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

Industry minister suggests Rogers outage could weigh on $26-billion Shaw deal

CALGARY — New comments from federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne suggest last week's massive outage at Rogers Communications Inc. could weigh on the telecom provider's proposed $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.

Jul 15, 2022 3:05 PM Read more >

Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

CALGARY — A horse has been killed after it was injured in a chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede. Organizers say in a statement that the horse on Cody Ridsdale's team was hurt during the fourth heat of Thursday night's competition.

Jul 15, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.

Jul 15, 2022 10:34 AM Read more >

Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police charges are pending after an employee at an office that provides free legal advice in southern Alberta was taken hostage and injured.

Jul 14, 2022 9:25 PM Read more >

Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

CALGARY — The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Jul 14, 2022 4:19 PM Read more >

Huge crowds, road closures,and heavy security expected for Pope's visit to Alberta

Organizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules so Indigenous residential school survivors, elders and youth can attend them with dignity in the spirit of reconciliation and healing

Jul 14, 2022 3:19 PM Read more >