Alberta News

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

RED DEER, Alta. — Thousands of members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party gather Friday in Red Deer ahead of a crucial weekend vote on the job performance of their leader, Premier Danielle Smith.

EDMONTON — Ride-share giant Uber has banned a customer from its app after one of its drivers posted a social media video showing him enduring a racist tirade.

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue fell 8-4 to Japan's Shinya Abe in the men's semifinals at the Pan Continental curling championship on Thursday night.

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people and students using preferred pronouns.

EDMONTON — Chris Morris played each and every snap of his 14-year CFL career wearing Edmonton’s green and gold. He won three Grey Cups, and described the team as a family.

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the Métis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant

CALGARY — Oil producer Veren Inc. saw its share price plunge by more than 14 per cent on Thursday, on news that the company is lowering its production forecast for 2024 and grappling with "under-performance" from some of its wells.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc.'s West White Rose project off the coast of Newfoundland has reached a major milestone with the completed refurbishment of the massive vessel that will operate in the expanded offshore oilfield.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A southern Alberta security guard has been charged with aggravated assault after a bar patron was punched and suffered a serious head injury.