Alberta News

SUNDRE, Alta. — A large dirt mound at the top of a green pasture in central Alberta is a reminder that tragedy can strike like lightning.

EDMONTON — As Kelsey Mitchell was cycling for Olympic gold in Tokyo, her friends back home in Edmonton were donning her old racing skin suits and cheering her on as they watched the track competition on Nicole Ruptash's deck.

CALGARY — Mohamed Farsi scored the lone goal Sunday as Cavalry FC blanked Valour FC 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action. Farsi put his side ahead in the 41st minute and Cavalry hung on through the second half for the win.

EDMONTON — The secondary was first rate for the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday as they made a pretty good start of exorcising the demons from their three-win campaign in 2019.

CALGARY — After recording his first CFL victory as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Ryan Dinwiddie praised his players for their come-from-behind effort.

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition is repeating its call for a public inquiry following the release of an independent report into the United Conservative government's handling of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EDMONTON — Darnell Nurse wasn't expecting to sign an eight-year, US$74 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers this summer.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say two players have been placed in COVID-19 protocols and one staff member is isolating at home following a positive test result.

OTTAWA — The federal government says the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project in southwestern Alberta cannot proceed. Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement in a release Friday.

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won't "take lectures" from federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu on how to handle COVID-19.