Alberta News

EDMONTON — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is making a pitch to Canadians that his party is a viable alternative to the Liberals or Conservatives when voters go to the ballot box in the next federal election.

CALGARY — Bruce Covernton, a former offensive lineman who won two Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders, died Tuesday. He was 57. The Stampeders confirmed Covernton's death but the cause wasn't divulged.

CALGARY — Jay McNeil is the new president of the Calgary Stampeders. The former Stampeders offensive lineman was promoted to the post Tuesday.

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. has named veteran executive Michael Jennings to its board of directors as part of the company's board renewal process. The addition of the former HF Sinclair Corp. chief executive to the board is effective Feb. 10.

CALGARY — A defence lawyer for a man accused of sexually assaulting seven women in Calgary has challenged a woman's memory of what happened on the day of her alleged attack.

EDMONTON — After Corey Perry was released by the Chicago Blackhawks in November, there were a number of NHL teams who were interested in the veteran forward.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms Monday with Corey Perry on a contract for the remainder of the season, adding the veteran winger to the hottest team in the NHL nearly two months since the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his

EDMONTON — Canada will defend its world junior football championship when the event resumes this summer following a six-year hiatus. The 2024 competition will begin June 20 in Edmonton and run through June 30.

CALGARY — A man and woman have been charged with the theft of telecommunication wire that left more than 2,000 Calgarians without internet or phone service.

CALGARY — An activist investor is calling for a complete board overhaul at Parkland Corp. following the recent resignations of two of the company's board members.