Alberta News

Federal prison in Alberta locked down, some inmates tested for COVID-19

INNISFAIL, Alta. — A federal prison in central Alberta has been locked down as a precaution as some inmates who showed flu-like symptoms await test results for COVID-19.

Mar 17, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Crown appeals acquittal of Calgary man accused in drug-fuelled attack

CALGARY — The Crown is appealing the acquittal of a Calgary man who court heard was delirious on magic mushrooms when he broke into a professor's house naked and assaulted her.

Mar 17, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Public emergency: Alberta premier tells people to cancel weddings, funerals

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Tuesday banned all gatherings of more than 50 people — including weddings and funerals — as he declared a state of public emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 17, 2020 5:23 PM Read more >

Casinos in Alberta to close after province declares state of emergency

EDMONTON — Casinos in Alberta are to close immediately after Premier Jason Kenney declared a state of public emergency to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 17, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

Enmax wins regulator approval to buy Emera Inc.'s Maine electricity utility

CALGARY — The sale of Halifax-based Emera Inc.'s Maine power utility to City of Calgary-owned Enmax Corp. is expected to be finalized after winning approval from a key state regulator.

Mar 17, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

'Dream was cut short:" Calgary man about to open cafe killed in break and enter

CALGARY — A chef killed during an attempted break and enter at a cannabis shop was about to realize a lifelong dream of opening his own cafe.

Mar 17, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Alberta judge refuses to move forward with extradition for woman who fled France

EDMONTON — A judge has delivered a legal victory to a mother who fled to Alberta from France with her two children over allegations her ex-husband sexually abused the youngsters.

Mar 17, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

Decorated curler John Morris returns to team curling, joins Kevin Koe

CALGARY — John Morris is returning to team curling and joining Kevin Koe's foursome. Morris is a two-time Olympic gold medallist winning mixed doubles in 2018 with Kaitlyn Lawes and the men's title in 2010 playing third for Kevin Martin.

Mar 17, 2020 11:58 AM Read more >

More dividends chopped as energy firms address oil prices below US$30 per barrel

CALGARY — More energy industry dividends are being slashed as investors turn their backs on companies whose payouts are now unaffordable with oil prices plunging to less than US$30 per barrel. Calgary-based TORC Oil & Gas Ltd.

Mar 17, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Alberta to sell native grassland despite promises no Crown land would be sold

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is looking to auction off a small patch of native prairie to be plowed under despite recent promises that no Crown land would be put up for sale.

Mar 17, 2020 10:27 AM Read more >