Alberta News

CANMORE, Alta. — A First Nations community in Alberta has added its voice to a call for a provincial environmental assessment on two major property development projects in a neighbouring mountain town.

CALGARY — Amy Fraser's halfpipe season has been an exercise in winging it. The 28-year-old freestyle skier from Calgary posted the best results of her career despite weather hurdles. "I've got a good wing-it mentality," Fraser said.

CALGARY — Valerie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin decided they were stronger together.

RED DEER, Alta. — Kai Uchacz scored a goal and added two assists as the Red Deer Rebels knocked off the Calgary Hitmen 6-1 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night at Peavey Mart Centrium.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was keen to lend a helping hand on Tuesday. McDavid recorded a career-high six assists as the Edmonton Oilers continued their strong play at home by blitzing the Detroit Red Wings 8-4. “It’s unbelievable.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a career-high six assists to lead Edmonton to an 8-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the Oilers' eighth straight home victory.

CALGARY — A front-line Alberta Mountie has been accused of accessing police record systems to help the Republic of Rwanda, RCMP said Tuesday.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A cougar attack in a popular wilderness area of Banff National Park has left one person with minor injuries. EMS crews responded to the Rockbound Lake trailhead around 11 a.m.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American kick-returner Javon Leake on Tuesday. The move became official shortly after Leake hit the CFL's open market. Edmonton signed Leake to an agreement in principle last week.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive back Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday. Calgary reached an agreement in principle with Houston, a 2023 CFL all-star, last week.