Alberta News

EDMONTON — Albertans will have to wait until the fall before they learn what the federal government thinks they should get if the province quits the Canada Pension Plan.

CALGARY — Taking a step back let Isabelle Weidemann take a step forward. The Ottawa speedskater's decision to stop racing mid-season was validated by the first world championship medal of her career in an individual distance.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. is the latest Canadian oilsands company to report surging production levels just in time for the anticipated startup of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

CALGARY — A team-by-team look at the field for the Canadian women's curling championship Feb. 16-25 at Calgary's WinSport International Arena. Teams seeded via Curling Canada's Canadian Team Rankings system. Team members listed from third to lead.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two members of an Alberta high school football team accused of sexually assaulting a teammate have pleaded not guilty, while efforts are underway to resolve the case against two other accused.

CANMORE, Alta. — A First Nations community in Alberta has added its voice to a call for a provincial environmental assessment on two major property development projects in a neighbouring mountain town.

CALGARY — Amy Fraser's halfpipe season has been an exercise in winging it. The 28-year-old freestyle skier from Calgary posted the best results of her career despite weather hurdles. "I've got a good wing-it mentality," Fraser said.

CALGARY — Valerie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin decided they were stronger together.

RED DEER, Alta. — Kai Uchacz scored a goal and added two assists as the Red Deer Rebels knocked off the Calgary Hitmen 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night at Peavey Mart Centrium.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was keen to lend a helping hand on Tuesday. McDavid recorded a career-high six assists as the Edmonton Oilers continued their strong play at home by blitzing the Detroit Red Wings 8-4. “It’s unbelievable.