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'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. — Heavy snow didn't stop a steady stream of voters in Crowsnest Pass from casting ballots Monday in favour of bringing King Coal back to this scenic rocky patch of Alberta’s southwest.

Nov 25, 2024 9:36 PM Read more >

Brady Tkachuk helps Senators snap five-game skid with 4-3 win over Flames

OTTAWA — In the grand scheme of things it’s only Game 21 on the NHL schedule but the Ottawa Senators are hoping it’s the turning point they’ve desperately been seeking.

Nov 25, 2024 9:28 PM Read more >

Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. is charged with offences under Alberta health and safety laws.

Nov 25, 2024 4:02 PM Read more >

Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

CALGARY — Alberta's government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase the province's oil and gas export volumes to the United States.

Nov 25, 2024 12:38 PM Read more >

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

LEDUC COUNTY, ALTA. — Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.

Nov 25, 2024 10:43 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Tri-City Americans continue rolling with fourth straight win

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Carter MacAdams scored twice for the Tri-City Americans in a 7-5 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League on Saturday.

Nov 23, 2024 10:59 PM Read more >

Vasily Podkolzin ends drought, scores first as an Edmonton Oiler

EDMONTON — Vasily Podkolzin vowed there's more to come after his first goal as an Edmonton Oiler.

Nov 23, 2024 10:41 PM Read more >

McDavid has 2 goals and assist as Oilers beat Rangers 6-2

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night.

Nov 23, 2024 10:25 PM Read more >

McDavid paces Edmonton Oilers to 6-2 win over New York Rangers

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-2 win over the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.

Nov 23, 2024 10:04 PM Read more >

Revival of Pospisil, power play fuels Flames to 4-3 shootout win over Wild

CALGARY — A week ago, the Calgary Flames were winning despite Martin Pospisil's slump and the NHL club's weak power play.

Nov 23, 2024 6:36 PM Read more >