Alberta News

EDMONTON — Artists and shows at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival this year are as varied and eclectic as ever, though attendees may notice a plethora of one-woman productions.

EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions are 5-3, the Edmonton Elks are 1-7, owners of the worst record in the CFL. But, the Elks could very well be considered the favourites when the two teams meet Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium.

CALGARY — The Alberta wildland firefighter killed while battling a blaze in Jasper National Park last weekend is being remembered for his bold personality and sense of humour.

CALGARY — City officials are weighing options to strengthen a key water main for the long term -- including building a new one -- after a June rupture forced Calgarians to cut their water use and further inspection found more weaknesses.

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King was released on bail Friday after spending more than a week in jail on Crown allegations that he breached his bail conditions.

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a danger to consumers.

EDMONTON — Mounties are asking the public to help identify a person of interest after a rural roadside shooting left one utility worker wounded and a second person dead.

NORDEGG, Alta. — Mounties say the body of a hiker has been found after a three-day search in western Alberta. They say the death isn't believed to be criminal. The hiker's vehicle was located in the Coral Creek staging area near Nordegg, Alta.

FIELD, B.C. — Police in southeastern British Columbia say one person is dead after a highway crash just outside the community of Field, B.C., near the Alberta boundary.

CALGARY — Some Calgary residents facing another round of water rationing say they are resigned to their fate, especially when compared with those who lost everything in the recent Jasper wildfires.