Alberta News

TORONTO — A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 billion. According to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc., the cost of insured damage totalled $8.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, says if Ottawa uses an energy embargo to combat the incoming administration's promised tariffs, it would spark a "national unity crisis.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are on their way to California to aid in the battle against flames devastating the Los Angeles area. The firefighters are expected to be on the ground within the next few days.

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.

EDMONTON — Education support workers began gathering under pitch-black pre-dawn skies in Edmonton and some nearby communities as a strike got underway.

CALGARY — Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to acquire a 51 per cent stake in German medical cannabis company Purecan GmbH in a deal worth about 4.8 million euros or about $7.1 million.

OTTAWA — Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.

CALGARY — Captain Carson Wetsch scored twice, including the game-winning goal late in the second period, as the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings 4-2 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome.

CALGARY — Dustin Wolf, Matt Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau have each played pivotal roles for the surprising Calgary Flames this season and that was the case again on Saturday night.

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau scored the game-winner early in the third period and Dustin Wolf made 31 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.