Alberta

Alberta approves online sales for large 50/50 raffles

With empty stands for the foreseeable future at Calgary Flames or Edmonton Oilers games, 50/50 raffles can still happen and the pot could even grow.Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) will be...

Jul 12, 2020

Provincial panel will look at new vision affordable housing

The Government of Alberta has formed an independent panel to review affordable housing in the province.Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon has appointed 10 experts to the panel, which will be l...

Jul 12, 2020

NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable: experts

TORONTO - A plan to operate NHL game hubs in Edmonton and Toronto could draw hundreds of hockey players and staff to both Canadian cities, but business experts say their presence won't give ...

Jul 11, 2020

Bob Clark, soon to be Alberta Hockey Hall of Famer and former minister, passes away

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney issued a statement Saturday following news of the passing of former Alberta Minister Bob Clark.Elected in 1960 at the age of 23, Clark was born and raised in central Alber...

Jul 11, 2020

Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic won't play in NHL's restart

Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic has decided not to play in the NHL's restart. The Flames said Friday night that Hamonic has opted out of the NHL's return-to-play program. Players have until M...

Jul 11, 2020

NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable: experts

TORONTO - A plan to operate NHL game hubs in Edmonton and Toronto could draw hundreds of hockey players and staff to both Canadian cities, but business experts say their presence won't give ...

Jul 11, 2020

Minister doubts survey suggesting 40 per cent of Alberta doctors have considered leaving province

CALGARY - A survey by the Alberta Medical Association suggests more than 40 per cent of the province's physicians have at least considered looking for work elsewhere in Canada.The group blames the pot...

Jul 10, 2020

Class-action lawsuit alleges meat packer failed to take COVID-19 precautions

CALGARY - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Cargill Ltd. that claims the meat-packing company failed to take reasonable precautions to protect its workers in Alberta during the COVID-...

Jul 10, 2020

'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers

EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...

Jul 10, 2020

Alberta politicians swap charges of bullying, misogyny after member ejected

EDMONTON- Alberta's politicians are accusing each other of bullying and belittling women in politics, after an NDP member was kicked out of the house during debate on Thursday.NDP member Marie Renaud ...

Jul 10, 2020