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Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan

EDMONTON — A survey from a clean energy think-tank says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The Pembina Institute has examined the measures included in the province's plan released one year ago.
Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought

CALGARY — Major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer.
Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams

Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams.
Flames earn 5-1 season-ending victory over league-worst Sharks

Flames earn 5-1 season-ending victory over league-worst Sharks

CALGARY — Despite a disappointing season for the Calgary Flames, it was a huge year individually for MacKenzie Weegar, who wrapped it up in style on Thursday.
Alberta government announces plan to protect consumers from power price swings

Alberta government announces plan to protect consumers from power price swings

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings.
High interest rates threaten rollout of green economy: Wood Mackenzie report

High interest rates threaten rollout of green economy: Wood Mackenzie report

CALGARY — Renewable energy companies in Canada are feeling the pinch of higher interest rates, which a new report says could make the net-zero transition more costly and difficult.
Hockey Canada announces team for world para championship in Calgary

Hockey Canada announces team for world para championship in Calgary

CALGARY — The Canadian team attempting to reclaim a world para hockey championship on home ice was announced Thursday by Hockey Canada. Canada is the host team of the 2024 world championship May 4-12 in Calgary.
Alberta’s Bill 18: Who gets the most federal research funding? Danielle Smith might be surprised by what the data shows

Alberta’s Bill 18: Who gets the most federal research funding? Danielle Smith might be surprised by what the data shows

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Police charge man with manslaughter in death of Calgary toddler

Police charge man with manslaughter in death of Calgary toddler

CALGARY — Police in Calgary have charged a man with manslaughter in the death of a two-year-old girl. Olivia Hayden was rushed to hospital in September 2022 and was later pronounced dead.
WHL: Sidorov's five-point effort leads Blades' 7-0 thumping, series sweep of Rebels

WHL: Sidorov's five-point effort leads Blades' 7-0 thumping, series sweep of Rebels

RED DEER, Alta. — Egor Sidorov had a hat trick and two assists powering the Saskatoon Blades to a 7-0 thumping of the Red Deer Rebels to complete the second-round sweep on Wednesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
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