Alberta News

EDMONTON — A woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl at an Alberta lake is facing an additional charge of manslaughter.

CALGARY — For half a century, Diedra Glabus lived a quiet life in the small town of Taber, Alta., three hours southeast of Calgary. She was married, had a family, worked as a Realtor and died three years ago at the age of 81.

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says a Calgary police officer has been charged with perjury and fabricating evidence.

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.23 billion, down from $1.37 billion in the same quarter last year. The company says the profit amounted to $2.

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the institutions.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Coronato had two goals and an assist, Dustin Wolf made 30 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

CALGARY — Matt Coronato scored twice and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

EDMONTON — Todd McLellan couldn’t be off to a much better start as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dylan Larkin tied it in the second period and scored in a shootout to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is replacing its child-care subsidy program with a $15-a-day flat rate for children kindergarten age or younger.