Alberta News

EDMONTON — Lorne Thurston and Joseph McIntyre were planning to get an up-close look at the Wayne Gretzky statue in downtown Edmonton on Friday, when they realized it had been smeared with what appeared to be — and strongly smelled like — feces.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected — but would fast-track investments in carbon capture to meet those emissions targets.

A day after threatening a national unity crisis, Premier Danielle Smith says she would strike a panel to poll Albertans on what to do if her list of demands is ignored.

CALGARY — Choosing Canada's roster for the 2025 women's world hockey championship generated more debate because there's more information on more players, says general manager Gina Kingsbury.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers lost both a game and another superstar Thursday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets after Connor McDavid left with a lower-body injury.

EDMONTON — The mayor of Alberta's capital city, who climbed the ladder of success from bus driver to government minister, says he's been asked to return to the Liberal party as a member of Parliament.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers lost both a game and another superstar Thursday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets after Connor McDavid left with a lower-body injury.

CALGARY — Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend. Councils in B.C.

Avalanche Canada has issued a public warning for the central Rockies saying there have been several large avalanches over the last two weeks. It says two slides have been fatal and the snowpack "remains primed for human-triggering.

EDMONTON — It didn’t take long for the Winnipeg Jets to prove that Tuesday’s 6-2 loss in Vancouver was an aberration.