Alberta News

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas stocks climbed Monday on the news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, but analysts say the country's energy sector will still be challenged by uncertainty in the months to come.

CALGARY — Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided.

EDMONTON — Government data shows the number of Albertans receiving provincial income support has reached a five-year high. As of October, almost 57,500 residents were getting income support.

CALGARY — Carson Wetsch had two goals and an assist and Oliver Tulk chipped in with a pair of helpers as the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the Regina Pats 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome.

EDMONTON — Edmonton Police have laid charges after a woman was found dead on a bank of the North Saskatchewan River last week. In a news release, police say a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder.

As the countdown to the Northern Super League kickoff hits 100 days, Diana Matheson likes what she sees.

CALGARY — Andrei Kuzmenko's troubles continued on Saturday as he went from the press box to the penalty box.

CALGARY — Ryan O'Reilly scored his fifth career hat trick on Saturday to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end.