Alberta

Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name

As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos will soon announce a name change. On Monday, the...

Jul 13, 2020

Financial literacy pilot gets green light for select Alberta schools

EDMONTON, AB - Come this fall, some students in Alberta will take part in a special course on money management.The Government of Alberta has partnered with Enriched Alberta for an online program for s...

Jul 13, 2020

Small tornado confirmed near Nanton on Sunday

NANTON- Some residents near Nanton experienced some stormy conditions on Sunday afternoon.Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado near the southern Alberta town.The agency says the twister was seen...

Jul 13, 2020

Province hiring consultant to review pandemic response

The Government of Alberta says it will seek proposals to review the province's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The third-party review will enhance Alberta's capacity to respond to a potential second...

Jul 12, 2020

Hiker killed near Canmore, two others hurt in separate falls

CANMORE, AB - Emergency officials responded to numerous incidents of recreators getting hurt in Kananaskis County.At approximately 2:10 pm on Saturday, July 11, first responders were called to a trail...

Jul 12, 2020

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