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Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan.

Dec 6, 2023 5:16 PM Read more >

World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium

EDMONTON — Organizers are promising a steeper, faster slope as the FIS snowboard big air World Cup returns to Commonwealth Stadium this weekend.

Dec 6, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

Environmentalists pin satirical Fossil of the Day award on Alberta at climate meeting

A global network of environmental groups has given Alberta the rare distinction of being named Fossil of the Day at climate meetings in Dubai.

Dec 6, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Minnesota Wild keep winning after coaching change, douse Flames 5-2

CALGARY — The Minnesota Wild extended their win streak since a coaching change to four straight with a 5-2 victory Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames.

Dec 5, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

Matt Boldy's 3-point game powers Wild to a 5-2 win over the Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Dec 5, 2023 9:13 PM Read more >

Regulator denies Trans Mountain's pipeline variance request

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator has denied a request by Trans Mountain Corp. for a variance on a section of pipeline in B.C.

Dec 5, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberta nurses union decries job cut threats as collective bargaining looms

EDMONTON — Alberta’s nurses union says the province is making a bad situation worse in health care by threatening in two recent letters to cut and contract out nursing jobs.

Dec 5, 2023 2:39 PM Read more >

$Jacob Markstrom's fractured finger prompts goalie shuffle in Calgary$

Jacob Markstrom's fractured finger prompts goalie shuffle in Calgary

CALGARY — Dan Vladar is about to see his workload increase in the Calgary Flames' net in the near future. Jacob Markstrom's fractured finger on his right blocker hand doesn't require surgery, but the club said Tuesday the status of Calgary's No.

Dec 5, 2023 12:57 PM Read more >

Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — The lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976 says the age of the case is causing a delay in getting access to evidence collected by prosecutors and police.

Dec 5, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Macklin Celebrini in the mix as Canada names roster for world junior selection camp

CALGARY — Macklin Celebrini is among 30 invitees for Canada's selection camp ahead of the world junior hockey championship announced Tuesday.

Dec 5, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >