Alberta News

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Health Services says it's seeing a jump in whooping cough cases in the province's south. The provincial health authority says there are 146 cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in the area.

CALGARY — A political scientist says it's too early to say how a Calgary NHL arena project could play into this spring's provincial election, but notes it may not be the game-changer the United Conservative Party wants it to be.

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a day after linking $330 million in provincial money for a Calgary NHL arena project to her United Conservatives getting re-elected, told reporters Wednesday she hopes it doesn’t become an election issue.

CALGARY — Fresh from a historic merger, Canadian Pacific Kansas City president and CEO Keith Creel says the company is focused on a disciplined integration into a railway network that he believes will become "the most relevant in North America.

CALGARY — A prosecutor has asked a judge to impose an adult sentence of 11 to 13 years on a young offender found guilty of manslaughter in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have the upper hand in their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings. If the Oilers can keep it, the chance to close it out Saturday in Los Angeles is there.

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. reported a first-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue rose nearly 60 per cent, helped by stronger drilling activity and price increases in the U.S. and Canada.

An Australian coal company is withdrawing its plan for a mine in the Crowsnest Pass region of the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. lowered its production guidance for the year Wednesday after releasing first-quarter financial results that missed Wall Street's expectations.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nick Bjugstad scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Oilers are a win away from advancing to the second round.