Alberta News

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks and quarterback Tre Ford have agreed to terms on a three-year contract that runs through the 2027 season, the CFL team said Friday. Ford, a 26-year-old native of Niagara Falls, Ont.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba conservation officers will soon be helping with surveillance at the U.S. border as part of a plan to address threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.

EDMONTON — Edmonton police say the death of a security guard patrolling a downtown apartment building is being investigated as a homicide. Police say officers were called to the complex shortly after midnight for a report of a gunshot.

Nicole Klopfenstein wonders what tales her family cat Felix would tell if he could speak.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is encouraging people to do their research on avalanche risk before heading into the backcountry, as forecasts show danger ratings are expected to increase in some areas over the weekend.

CALGARY — Goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenceman Colton Parayko loomed large for the St. Louis Blues in a 4-3 overtime win Thursday over the Calgary Flames a day after they were named to Canada's roster for the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off.

EDMONTON — It didn’t take long for Oilers forward Zach Hyman to make his presence known in his return from injury.

CALGARY — Colton Parayko scored the overtime winner for the St. Louis Blues in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had two goals and Connor McDavid notched four assists as the Edmonton Oilers stormed to a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman each scored twice and Connor McDavid had four assists as the Edmonton Oilers rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.