Alberta News

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are the NHL's lowest scoring team, yet with six weeks to go they're in a playoff spot thanks largely to rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Joel Farabee scored the only goal and Dustin Wolf made 26 saves as the Calgary Flames moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

CALGARY — Joel Farabee scored the only goal and Dustin Wolf made 26 saves as the Calgary Flames moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 NHL victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests few Canadians are open to President Donald Trump's repeated pitches for Canada to become a U.S. state, though interest in it rises among Conservative supporters and those living in Alberta.

RED DEER, Alta. — Ryder Ritchie had three goals and two assists to power the Medicine Hat Tigers past the Red Deer Rebels 7-1 in the Western Hockey League on Friday night.

EDMONTON — Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget.

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta’s trade sanctions on the United States will stay in place until U.S. President Donald Trump drops the threat of tariffs.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers added some blue line help and forward toughness before the NHL trade deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman admits the team's goaltending remains a popular subject for debate.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A man who is "God fearing and attends church on Sundays" was the last of three protesters convicted of mischief to be sentenced for his role in the Canada-U.S. border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames' push for their first playoff appearance in three seasons will have to come without the benefit of reinforcements.