Alberta News

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — The RCMP say a regimental funeral will be held later this week for one of its Alberta-based officers who died in a crash while heading to help another officer. The funeral for Const.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Cam Dineen to a one-year, two-way US$775,000 contract Sunday. Edmonton acquired Dineen and forward Nick Bjugstad from the Arizona Coyotes on March 1.

Calgary police are investigating two deaths in the southwestern part of the city. Police were called to what they describe as a medical collapse on Spruce Place S.W. near Shaganappi Point Golf Course shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets.

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 men's under-18 world championship.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, four days after announcing she won’t answer questions on her ethics investigation, says she will limit questions on all other topics.

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will fund mental health and addiction supports for people being held in police custody in Calgary and expand community-led harm reduction teams in the city.

CALGARY — Arizona Coyotes coach André Tourigny will be in charge of the Canadian coaching staff at the upcoming men's world hockey championship in Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia, Hockey Canada announced on Friday. Tourigny, of Nicolet, Que.

CALGARY — Almost, but not quite, was the theme of the Calgary Flames' season. On the losing side of 30 one-goal games, including an NHL-leading 17 in overtime or a shootout, the Flames ended up two points out of a playoff spot.

EDMONTON — A 30-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her infant daughter. Edmonton police say the woman was arrested Thursday after the five-month-old died last month.