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Oil prices plunge, Canadian energy stocks take beating as global banking fears spread

CALGARY — Crude oil prices plunged below US$70 and Canadian energy stocks took a beating Wednesday as market chaos continued amid concerns about a spreading bank crisis.

Mar 15, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

Alberta's plan to mandate police body cameras could be expensive: criminologist

CALGARY — A criminologist says Alberta's plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place.

Mar 15, 2023 5:04 PM Read more >

'Just tell Avril I'm not mad,' says topless Junos protester after being charged

EDMONTON — A woman facing a criminal charge after a topless protest at the Juno Awards said she isn't upset about Avril Lavigne swearing at her and demanding she get off stage.

Mar 15, 2023 4:36 PM Read more >

Alberta to provide $30 million for upgrades at Red Deer Regional Airport

RED DEER, Alta. — The Alberta government says it is spending $30 million to expand the Red Deer Regional Airport as part of this year's budget.

Mar 15, 2023 4:26 PM Read more >

CP Rail's US$31billion takeover of KCS gains final regulatory approval

CALGARY — The U.S. rail regulator is giving a green light to Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to take control of Kansas City Southern Railway Co. as early as April 14.

Mar 15, 2023 12:54 PM Read more >

Draisaitl scores two goals, reaches 100 points as Oilers down Senators 6-3

EDMONTON — Two players have hit 100 points in the NHL this season, and both are on the Edmonton Oilers.

Mar 14, 2023 11:38 PM Read more >

Draisaitl, McDavid carry Oilers past Senators, 6-3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice to reach 100 points for the season, NHL scoring leader Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Mar 14, 2023 10:47 PM Read more >

Calgary city council passes safety bylaws after protests at library drag events

Calgary city council has updated a bylaw and brought in another to address escalating protests at drag events, including popular story times at public libraries.

Mar 14, 2023 8:29 PM Read more >

Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board is calling for better screening of heart-related conditions of Canadian pilots.

Mar 14, 2023 5:46 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — Alberta RCMP are investigating after a man was injured during an interaction with police in the Northwest Territories.

Mar 14, 2023 5:38 PM Read more >