Alberta News

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss proposed legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and infringes on Indigenous rights.

EDMONTON — Closing arguments in the trial of two Alberta Mounties charged with manslaughter have been delayed. Lawyers were to present their final statements to the jury Wednesday but are now scheduled to do so Thursday. Const. Jessica Brown and Cpl.

CALGARY — Isabelle Weidemann is proud of the state of her Olympic medals. "Super-dented," the Canadian speedskater said cheerfully.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting suggestions she made a mistake when she introduced a bill that would give her cabinet sweeping powers to rewrite laws outside the legislative process.

EDMONTON — Alberta's justice minister has introduced legislation that would arm security officers at the legislature, make it easier to enforce spousal and child support in other jurisdictions and increase the limit on civil claims at the provincial

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it has secured another five million bottles of children's medication for parents to manage fever and pain at home as hospitals continue to feel the strain of several respiratory illnesses.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. will boost production in 2023 to meet what it believes will be continued strong global demand for oil in the year ahead.

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's recent struggles came to a screeching halt on Monday. Kadri scored the game-winning goal at 15:42 of the third period and added two assists to lead the Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes.

EDMONTON — Throwing 50 shots on net proved to be a successful recipe for the Washington Capitals on Monday. Nic Dowd scored the game winner as the Capitals snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

MASKWACIS, ALBERTA — Alberta's police watchdog says an armed man who was shot last week by RCMP on a First Nation has died.