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Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

CALGARY — Third-generation farmer Greg Sears is more than ready for a crop year without any curve balls in it.

Apr 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report

EDMONTON — Alberta's energy regulator is reconsidering a project it approved months ago after receiving a critical report on Fort Hills Energy's plan to mine oilsands from a unique carbon-storing wetland.

Apr 17, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers hope last year's long playoff run greases their wheels in 2023

EDMONTON — After their longest playoff run in 16 years in 2022, the Edmonton Oilers have the weapons to go further.

Apr 16, 2023 4:31 PM Read more >

NDP pledges more officers teamed with support workers if it wins Alberta election

CALGARY — Alberta's Opposition NDP says it will fight crime by hiring police and support workers, as well as keep the RCMP, if it wins next month's provincial election.

Apr 16, 2023 4:25 PM Read more >

Regimental funeral will be held Thursday for Alberta officer who died in crash

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — The RCMP say a regimental funeral will be held later this week for one of its Alberta-based officers who died in a crash while heading to help another officer. The funeral for Const.

Apr 16, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Cam Dineen to one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Cam Dineen to a one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract Sunday. Edmonton acquired Dineen and forward Nick Bjugstad from the Arizona Coyotes on March 1.

Apr 16, 2023 12:29 PM Read more >

Calgary police investigating two deaths in southwestern part of the city

Calgary police are investigating two deaths in the southwestern part of the city. Police were called to what they describe as a medical collapse on Spruce Place S.W. near Shaganappi Point Golf Course shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Apr 15, 2023 11:44 PM Read more >

Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets.

Apr 15, 2023 4:14 PM Read more >

Hockey Canada announces roster for 2023 men's U18 world championship

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 men's under-18 world championship.

Apr 15, 2023 10:37 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questions

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, four days after announcing she won’t answer questions on her ethics investigation, says she will limit questions on all other topics.

Apr 14, 2023 5:12 PM Read more >