Alberta News

CALGARY — Shares in Calgary-based Leucrotta Exploration Inc. were up more than 50 per cent midday Monday on news Vermilion Energy Inc. will acquire the junior energy company in a $477 million deal.

CALGARY — The investment group owned by a billionaire Russian oligarch is selling part of its leading stake in a Calgary-based natural gas company. ARETI Energy SPV says it will sell 15 million Spartan Delta Corp.

CALGARY — The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta saw fewer stroke patients, but a higher number of stroke-related deaths, according to new research.

CALGARY — Trinity Western captured the national title in women's university volleyball Sunday. The top-ranked Spartans defeated Mount Royal 3-1 at Calgary's Jack Simpson Gym. Set scores were 25-14, 14-25, 25-19 and 25-20.

CALGARY — Alberta's United Conservative government is moving ahead with calls to action from a task force on human trafficking, including establishing an office to combat the practice.

CALGARY — Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a "Wild West," so it's no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.

CALGARY — A big offensive display propelled two Calgary Flames players into the top five in NHL scoring.

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say about 300 demonstrators gathered at a downtown park on Saturday, but they say injunction rules granted earlier this month after weeks of so-called freedom protests were followed.

CALGARY — A milestone night for Johnny Gaudreau propelled the surging Calgary Flames to yet another win Friday. Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk each notched their 30th goal of the season as the Flames took a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t apologize for comments he is heard making in recordings in which he compares political opponents in his party to insects and calls them lunatics.