Alberta News

EDMONTON — There were some early signs that the Edmonton Oilers many predicted to be among the Stanley Cup favourites were back in business on Saturday night, even if they had to hang on for dear life to record their second straight win.

KELOWNA, B.C. — When veteran skip Brad Jacobs joined his new teammates last spring, one of their main goals was to make it to the last day of the Montana's Brier. Mission accomplished for the Alberta foursome.

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman had a pair of goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their second straight game, hanging on to defeat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz was hit with a puck shot by Edmonton's Adam Henrique and left the ice with a towel pressed against his bloody face.

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.