Alberta News

CALGARY — A University of Calgary study says there may be a link between the density of certain oil and gas operations and increased health risks for nearby pregnant women and their babies.

CALGARY — A price tag in the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars, and a project scope akin to that of the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1800s.

CALGARY — Canadian energy company Suncor says it is getting rid of its wind and solar assets.

SMOKY LAKE, Alta. — The Métis Nation of Alberta says the arrival of 20 wood bison at a site northeast of Edmonton is a milestone for reconciliation. The bison, which were transported to Métis Crossing from Elk Island National Park on Feb.

EDMONTON — The archbishop of Edmonton says the apology from Pope Francis for the role the Roman Catholic Church played in the residential school system is just the first step on the road to healing.

EDMONTON — The CEO of Alberta Health Services is out of the top job more than a year before her contract was set to expire. The departure of Dr. Verna Yiu was announced Monday, effect immediately, ending a contract that was to run until June 2023.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. is suspending its practice of crude oil price hedging and warning that it expects steep losses on its existing risk management program in its first quarter.

EDMONTON — The Carleton Ravens defended their U Sports men's basketball crown with a victory in the championship game Sunday.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling Ottawa's federal emissions plan that was tabled in the House of Commons last week "nuts," and is pledging to fight it "with everything we've got.

CALGARY — Outshot badly on the back end of a back-to-back, the opportunistic St. Louis Blues made the most of their chances on Saturday night to bag a big two points and complete a successful road trip.