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Man dies in custody after Alberta RCMP fire stun gun during arrest

Man dies in custody after Alberta RCMP fire stun gun during arrest

SLAVE LAKE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say a man died in custody this week after being shot at with a stun gun during his arrest.
Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home

Letcher ignites Alouettes comeback as Elks fall 35-21 at home

EDMONTON — According to the official scorebook, James Letcher Jr.’s wild, winding touchdown return went for 125 yards. He thinks he ran a lot more than that.
Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final

Forge FC beats Cavalry FC 2-1, secures spot in CPL Final

CALGARY — Forge FC of Hamilton will have a chance to win the Canadian Premier League's North Star Cup on home turf following a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC of Calgary on Saturday at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows.
Alberta mountain towns work to coexist with bears through warnings and other actions

Alberta mountain towns work to coexist with bears through warnings and other actions

BANFF, Alta. — When Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno goes out for a run in her Alberta mountain town, she wears a vest holding a can of bear spray, makes noise and keeps an eye out for wildlife.
Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders

Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders

CALGARY — The path to the CFL playoffs remains precarious for the Calgary Stampeders, but the club stayed on it Friday with a 26-19 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools

EDMONTON — Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are set to debate a resolution surrounding gender pronouns in schools, but Premier Danielle Smith says her government won’t automatically follow what is decided.
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Erne to one year, two-way deal after PTO

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Erne to one year, two-way deal after PTO

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed forward Adam Erne to a one year, two-way contract. The contract has an annual average value of US$775,000.
Alan Letang named Canada's head coach for 2024 world junior hockey championship

Alan Letang named Canada's head coach for 2024 world junior hockey championship

CALGARY — Alan Letang has been named as Canada's head coach for the 2024 world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced its coaching staff Friday in a release.
Business groups applaud Supreme Court ruling against federal environmental impact law

Business groups applaud Supreme Court ruling against federal environmental impact law

CALGARY — Business groups and energy companies celebrated a decision Friday by the Supreme Court of Canada that ruled Ottawa's impact assessment law for major project approvals is largely unconstitutional.
Rolling Alouettes visit Elks with chance to wrap up a home playoff game

Rolling Alouettes visit Elks with chance to wrap up a home playoff game

EDMONTON — The goal for the Montreal Alouettes is simple — clinch second place in the CFL's East Division and lock down a home playoff game.
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