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Alberta government introduces legislation to enable halal mortgage options

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that will, if passed, enable provincially regulated banks to offer halal home financing products.

Nov 4, 2024 3:32 PM Read more >

Woman hit with egg on Halloween treated in hospital, RCMP investigating as assault

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — Mounties in northern Alberta say they're investigating a possible assault after a woman was hit in the face with an egg while handing out candy on Halloween.

Nov 4, 2024 11:28 AM Read more >

'Canada is watching': New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — On the second floor of a building where most offices are without doors, the ceilings hang low and the carpets don't match, the chief of Grande Prairie’s new police force gets down to work.

Nov 4, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

Leon Draisaitl filling the void left by injured Oilers' captain Connor McDavid

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers continue to dig themselves out of their early-season hole with Leon Draisaitl wielding a wide shovel in the absence of captain and NHL star Connor McDavid.

Nov 4, 2024 5:42 AM Read more >

'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar

HALIFAX — The leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives made clear last week that if he's re-elected, a key change that he once supported to increase the power of the province's information commissioner is on the back burner, if not dead.

Nov 4, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Draisaitl paces Edmonton Oilers to 4-2 win over Calgary Flames with goal, two assists

CALGARY — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the host Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Nov 3, 2024 9:04 PM Read more >

Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Nov 3, 2024 8:13 PM Read more >

'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

EXSHAW, Alta. — Almost every day when Blair Painter drives on the scenic Rocky Mountain highway near his home, the grey asphalt is stained red somewhere along the way.

Nov 3, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Former champion Brandon Moreno puts on a show at UFC Fight Night card in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Former flyweight champion Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno snapped a two-fight losing streak with a dominant decision over Amir (The Prince) Albazi in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.

Nov 2, 2024 9:02 PM Read more >

Homan edges Korea 6-5 to win Pan Continental final

LACOMBE, Alta.

Nov 2, 2024 6:14 PM Read more >