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Woman accused in child's drowning at Alberta lake facing manslaughter charge

EDMONTON — A woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl at an Alberta lake is facing an additional charge of manslaughter.

Jan 31, 2025 2:12 PM Read more >

'Her traumatic legacy': American killer and fugitive lived 50 years in Alberta town

CALGARY — For half a century, Diedra Glabus lived a quiet life in the small town of Taber, Alta., three hours southeast of Calgary. She was married, had a family, worked as a Realtor and died three years ago at the age of 81.

Jan 31, 2025 11:26 AM Read more >

Calgary officer charged with falsifying evidence, perjury after watchdog probe

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says a Calgary police officer has been charged with perjury and fabricating evidence.

Jan 31, 2025 10:14 AM Read more >

Imperial Oil raises quarterly dividend as fourth-quarter profits down from last year

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.23 billion, down from $1.37 billion in the same quarter last year. The company says the profit amounted to $2.

Jan 31, 2025 6:33 AM Read more >

International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the institutions.

Jan 31, 2025 1:00 AM Read more >

Matt Coronato scores twice in the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Ducks

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Coronato had two goals and an assist, Dustin Wolf made 30 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

Jan 30, 2025 10:56 PM Read more >

Matt Coronto scores twice as Calgary Flames burn Anaheim Ducks 4-1

CALGARY — Matt Coronato scored twice and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

Jan 30, 2025 10:06 PM Read more >

Raymond scores shootout winner as Red Wings rally for 3-2 victory over Oilers

EDMONTON — Todd McLellan couldn’t be off to a much better start as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

Jan 30, 2025 10:03 PM Read more >

Larkin and Raymond lift Red Wings past Oilers, 3-2 in shootout

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dylan Larkin tied it in the second period and scored in a shootout to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.

Jan 30, 2025 9:32 PM Read more >

Alberta announces flat $15-per-day child-care fee to replace subsidy April 1

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is replacing its child-care subsidy program with a $15-a-day flat rate for children kindergarten age or younger.

Jan 30, 2025 5:38 PM Read more >