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Top court sends sentencing of two men in triple murder back to Alberta Appeal Court

OTTAWA — Canada's top court has sent the case of two men convicted in the slayings of three family members back to the Alberta Court of Appeal.

Jun 16, 2022 1:01 PM Read more >

Alberta students excited for a more normal end to classes after COVID-19 disruptions

EDMONTON — Some Alberta senior high school students say they feel grateful for being able to mark the last day of classes without public health restrictions for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Jun 16, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

UCP co-founder Brian Jean officially launches campaign to win party leadership

EDMONTON — The co-founder of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party has officially launched his campaign to become the next leader, saying it’s imperative the party get back on track by listening to people and fighting for a better deal in Con

Jun 15, 2022 9:34 PM Read more >

Rachel Notley says Alberta NDP has 'fallen short' on respect for staff, volunteers

EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley, a week after acknowledging her party is investigating allegations of mistreatment of volunteers, said Wednesday there are problems.

Jun 15, 2022 8:39 PM Read more >

Rainfall warnings lifted in Alberta as system moves to northern Saskatchewan

CALGARY — Environment Canada ended all heavy rainfall warnings in Alberta on Wednesday as the weather system moved east into Saskatchewan, but the city of Calgary said its state of local emergency would remain in effect.

Jun 15, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

'Causing pain': Judge sentences former swimming star for degrading sex assault

CALGARY — A former competitive swimmer was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison Wednesday for what a judge called a "degrading and humiliating" sexual assault that left his victim injured.

Jun 15, 2022 3:54 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada names coaches for under-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has announced Stephane Julien will lead its men's under-18 team at the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Jun 15, 2022 1:36 PM Read more >

Calgary, other communities prepare for potential flooding along rain-swollen rivers

CALGARY — Preparations for potential flooding were underway in Calgary and surrounding communities Tuesday as rainfall warnings continued and rivers swelled across southern Alberta.

Jun 14, 2022 5:29 PM Read more >

The people who want to be Alberta premier: A list of UCP leadership candidates

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party on Tuesday announced rules for a leadership contest to be held on Oct. 6 to choose a new leader and the province's next premier.

Jun 14, 2022 3:34 PM Read more >

To be held Oct. 6: Alberta UCP announces rules for contest to replace leader, premier

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party has announced rules for a leadership contest to be held Oct. 6 to choose a new leader and the province's next premier.

Jun 14, 2022 2:57 PM Read more >