Alberta News

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A man who is "God fearing and attends church on Sundays" was the last of three protesters convicted of mischief to be sentenced for his role in the Canada-U.S. border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames' push for their first playoff appearance in three seasons will have to come without the benefit of reinforcements.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working on a deal to send scores of its controversial stash of unused children's pain medication to Ukraine.

Edmonton is getting an influx of public dollars to expand its entertainment district around the home of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, two years after the provincial government committed hundreds of millions for a new arena in Calgary.

CALGARY — Terry Wilson, who played nine seasons in the CFL and helped the Calgary Stampeders win the 1971 Grey Cup, has died. The Stampeders said in a release that Wilson died Wednesday after a long illness. He was 83.

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, helped by strength across its business.

EDMONTON — Defenceman Jake Walman has been acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. San Jose gets Edmonton's conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft and forward Carl Berglund.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers needed a confidence boost and got one in thrilling fashion against the Montreal Canadiens. Evan Bouchard scored in overtime and had an assist in regulation as Edmonton earned a key 3-2 victory over the Habs on Thursday.

KELOWNA, B.C. — An off-day for Reid Carruthers at the Montana's Brier became much busier on Thursday night.