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‘Little window’: Coal mine supporters hope for change under new Alberta premier
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Supporters of open-pit coal mining say there's a chance new mines could be built in Alberta's Rockies after comments from the province's new premier."We're hoping with this little...
Oct 19, 2022
Alberta government says province is attracting new business and people
The Provincial Government says the Alberta economy is moving full steam ahead.It released an economic update Wednesday focused on the third quarter.The government says Alberta has provided a climate t...
Oct 19, 2022
Ukrainian aid fundraiser questions Smith’s apology on Russian invasion comments
EDMONTON - A former member of Alberta's legislative assembly and key fundraiser for war-torn Ukraine says he's skeptical about Premier Danielle Smith's apology for remarks she made about the country's...
Oct 19, 2022
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for past comments about invasion of Ukraine
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is apologizing for what she calls "ill-informed comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine."In April, Smith said the only answer for Ukraine is neu...
Oct 19, 2022
Veteran receiver S.J. Green to retire Friday as member of Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - S.J. Green will retire Friday as a member of the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL club announced Wednesday that Green will sign a one-day contract with the Alouettes in Montreal, and then call i...
Oct 19, 2022
Canadian star Alphonso Davies dazzles in Bayern Munich German Cup win
AUGSBURG, Germany - Canadian star Alphonso Davies scored a goal and set up another as Bayern Munich defeated Augsburg 5-2 Wednesday to reach the German Cup round of 16. Both goals were stylish affairs...
Oct 19, 2022
Ukrainian aid fundraiser questions Smith's apology on Russian invasion comments
EDMONTON - A former member of Alberta's legislative assembly and key fundraiser for war-torn Ukraine says he's skeptical about Premier Danielle Smith's apology for remarks she made about the country's...
Oct 19, 2022
Canada beats Portugal and Hong Kong at world mixed curling championship
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada's Jean-Michel Menard defeated Hong Kong's Jason Chang 8-3 on Wednesday to cap a two-win day at the world mixed curling championship. Menard, from Gatineau, Que., pull...
Oct 19, 2022
Argos defender Chris Edwards relishes the chance to return interceptions for TDs
TORONTO - He hasn't played offence since high school but Chris Edwards still knows what to do when he gets his hands on a football. The Toronto Argonauts linebacker/defensive back has returned both of...
Oct 19, 2022
Longtime CP journalist Alan Black, known for being 'fast off the draw,' dies
Alan Black, a longtime journalist with The Canadian Press who worked 17 Olympics and was the "eyes and ears" of the national wire agency while most of the country was sleeping, has died. He was 64. Bl...
Oct 19, 2022