Alberta

Police uniforms, gear stolen in Calgary

Police uniforms and other gear were stolen from a home in Calgary on the weekend.Police say the theft happened Saturday and officers who searched the northwest neighbourhood found some items, but not ...

Oct 05, 2021

Oil prices could hit US$100 per barrel this winter: experts

CALGARY - Experts say the price of crude oil could hit US$100 per barrel this winter.The return of travel and the easing of pandemic restrictions around the globe has sent demand for oil skyrocketing....

Oct 05, 2021

Canada invokes pipeline treaty with U.S. in dispute over Line 5 pipeline

OTTAWA - Canada is formally invoking a 1977 pipeline treaty with the United States in a bid to prevent Michigan from turning off the taps to Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. The dispute stems from a nearly...

Oct 04, 2021

No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nation says

An Alberta First Nation says it continues to doubt the need for a federal environmental review of a proposed thermal coal mine expansion in the province. And the Ermineskin band from central Alberta s...

Oct 04, 2021

Defence minister says Operation LASER nurses will help Alberta battle COVID

EDMONTON - A military contingent is expected to be in position today to decide where to deploy eight critical care nurses who will help Alberta fight COVID-19. Public Safety Canada says the Canadian R...

Dylan Payne Oct 04, 2021

'Doing what I want': Injured Humboldt Bronco achieving independence in his recovery

CALGARY - Three years after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed the lives of 11 of his teammates, Ryan Straschnitzki is well on his way to reaching a major goal - the ability to live an independent...

Oct 04, 2021

Alberta elk ranchers want province to OK hunt farms despite disease, ethical concerns

Alberta game ranchers are lobbying governments in the province in a renewed attempt to legalize hunt farms. They say it's an industry that could bring millions of dollars to rural communities, but the...

Oct 03, 2021

'Run everywhere': Fledgling Maverick Party intends to up its game after poor results

CALGARY - The interim leader of the fledgling Maverick Party says it will be making some key changes after a disappointing result in last month's federal election. Formerly known as Wexit Canada, the ...

Oct 02, 2021

Alberta government providing up to $5 million for Driving Back to Work grant

The Alberta government says it will be providing a total of $5 million in 2021-22 to 500 unemployed Albertans who have the opportunity to obtain a Class 1 driver's licence. The Driving Back to Work gr...

Oct 01, 2021

Enbridge says still willing to talk on Line 5, despite Michigan's frustration

WASHINGTON - Enbridge Inc. says it remains committed to a mediated settlement of its Line 5 dispute, even though the state of Michigan has given up on the talks. The Calgary-based pipeline giant says ...

Oct 01, 2021