Alberta News

EDMONTON — The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

CALGARY — Gasoline prices are coming down in Canada as the consumer carbon charge drops to zilch from 17.6 cents per litre, but motorists had yet to feel the full impact of the change on Tuesday.

CALGARY — A Calgary judge who mocked a woman, told her to make something of herself and made disparaging remarks about millennials won't lose his job, says Canada's judicial review board.

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city dropped last month as economic uncertainty took a toll on consumer confidence. The board says 2,159 homes changed hands in March, down 18.

CALGARY — Hannah Miller's play earned her a spot on Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship, but it couldn't overcome International Ice Hockey Federation transfer rules. The 29-year-old forward from North Vancouver, B.C.

CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board says a fiery collision between two Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight trains in British Columbia last year highlights the need for "physical defences" to prevent crashes.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Damien Carfagna to a two-year entry level contract beginning next season, the NHL team announced Monday. The 22-year-old from Wood-Ridge, N.J.

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of Tuesday, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions will be set at $0.

CALGARY — Calgary police say a massage therapist has been handed three more sexual assault charges on top of the one he already had.