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Gas rises to $1.50 in Edmonton as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices
West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting
While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.
Spike in oil prices could lead to financial gain for Alberta, but questions surround future: analysts
Analysts are closely watching the impact of rising oil prices on Alberta's economy and resource sector, given the instability in the Middle East and disrupted passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation
The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.
What Craig Conroy said after Calgary Flames pull off three trades on deadline day
The rebuild is in full effect in Calgary. The Flames were expected to be one of the NHL’s busiest teams leading into the trade deadline, and GM Craig Conroy didn’t disappoint. Things got started on Wednesday, when the Flames dealt MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. As it turns out, that was ju...
Steel builds the modern world — and Alberta digs the coal to create it!
Show your pride in Alberta's contributions in helping build the modern world by providing the metallurgical coal used to create steel.# YouTube-embed:KRZCrJjmgNU Steel builds the modern world: bridges, hospitals, r ailways, even wind turbines. But steel doesn’t just appear out of thin air. It sta...
Report on future of Red Deer electrical system going to council
Report looks at pros and cons of a municipally controlled corporation
Blackfalds RCMP investigating robbery
Blackfalds RCMP is asking the public to help identify two suspects following a robbery at a gas station on Friday, March 6.
Calgary Flames trade Nazem Kadri in surprise late deadline deal
Nazem Kadri is going back to the Colorado Avalanche. The Calgary Flames were expected to be sellers heading into this year’s trade deadline, and in the final few minutes of the day, they were able to move out one of the biggest fish available in Kadri. > Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche...
Passenger Rail Master Plan coming soon: transportation minister
Plan expected to include feasibility of high-speed rail link with Red Deer stop
Space debris lights up Calgary sky
Calgarians looking up around 8 p.m. Thursday may have noticed some unusual lights streaking across the night sky.
Alberta's Kevin Koe, Manitoba's Matt Dunstone win their first Brier playoff games
Four-time Brier champion Kevin Koe and last year's runner-up Matt Dunstone have won their first playoff games at the Canadian men's curling championship on Friday.
Donations pour in for Canadian killed in tragic dingo attack in Australia
People online are showing their support for a young tourist from Canada who died in a tragic dingo attack in Australia. Piper James, a 19-year-old from Canada, had been in Australia working at a backpackers’ hostel with friend Taylor Stricker while saving up to backpack along the coast. At 6:35 a...
ATB Place in downtown Edmonton is getting a HUGE facelift
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Edmonton, you know that ATB Place is a busy hub where people work, meet, and eat, and now, over the next few years, the building is getting a huge facelift. ATB Place (10020 100th St. NW) is undergoing a massive transformation that will make the space more acc...
Calgary Flames make last-minute trade for Ryan Strome
The Calgary Flames were able to make one trade on deadline day in the last few remaining minutes. Though neither Blake Coleman or Nazem Kadri were moved, the Flames instead chose to bring in Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old has three goals and nine points in 33 games this seaso...
Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark undergoes season-ending surgery
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says forward Mattias Janmark has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won't play again in the 2025-26 campaign, including playoffs.
L'OCA Quality Market closing Edmonton and Sherwood Park locations
L’OCA Quality Market will be closing its doors soon in both Edmonton and Sherwood Park, the grocery store told Dished on Friday. L’OCA Quality Market opened its doors to the public at 340 Baseline Rd. on May 10, 2024. The 45,000-square-foot space focused on quality goods such as handmade pasta, p...
Rounds of snow coming for parts of Alberta with wicked winds in the forecast
Spring may be around the corner, but more snow is on the way for parts of Alberta, along with some very high winds in the forecast for the weekend. Looking at the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Significant Weather Outlook, portions of Alberta are at risk of seeing some snow starting...
Man who fatally shot homeless person didn't have intent to kill, defence argues in murder trial
A Calgary man who fatally shot another man during a botched robbery should be convicted of manslaughter, not murder, his lawyer argued Friday. Closing arguments are underway in Robert Matthews’ second-degree murder trial for the death of Jordan Jacques-Vetten.
Medicine Hat mayor was outspent 5-to-1, but still won re-election
Medicine Hat's embattled mayor was outspent five-to-one in the 2025 election compared to her closest rival but won a second term leading the southern Alberta city.