Alberta News

CALGARY — A global study shows there was an increase in emergency department visits for attempted suicide among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt.

CALGARY — Captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead an experienced squad when Canada seeks its third straight women's world hockey title next month. Hockey Canada released its 23-player roster for the tournament, which runs April 5-16 in Brampton, Ont.

CALGARY — Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis was named the interim chief executive officer for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton on Thursday.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will lead a probe into allegations of historic misconduct by members of the Prince George RCMP detachment, and the failure of the force to act on the complaint

LONDON, Ont. — The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men's curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two large releases of oilsands tailings water, two area First Nations leaders said Wednesday.

CALGARY — A group of prominent Albertans has started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

CALGARY — A U.S. regulator has ordered TC Energy Corp. to lower the operating pressure on the entire Keystone pipeline system.