Alberta News

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.

KANANASKIS, Alta. — A woman has died after an avalanche in the backcountry west of Calgary. RCMP say four people were out skiing near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country on Friday afternoon when an avalanche hit.

EDMONTON — Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't fazed by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a possible exposure to measles after a case was confirmed in the Calgary area.

CALGARY — Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly had plenty of reasons to be excited on Friday night.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Oasiz Wiesblatt capped a two-goal effort with the game winner 1:56 into overtime as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

VANCOUVER — Nate Petrone led the way with 30 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Calgary Dinos thumped the UPEI Panthers 87-54 on Friday in U Sports men's basketball Final 8 semifinal action.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Two skiers are dead after separate avalanches in the Alberta backcountry.

CALGARY — Parker Kelly scored twice on Friday night to lead the red-hot Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames. It was Kelly's second career two-goal game.

Cricket Canada says it is "consulting with legal and governance experts to determine the appropriate course of action" in the wake of CEO Salman Khan being charged with theft and fraud.