For those with interest in the female side of the game this is some very positive news. Hockey Alberta starting up a U13AA league with 16 teams and expanding the U15AA league by two teams (one each in Calgary and Edmonton) for a total of 14.
The female elite game underwent a complete overhaul about 7-8 years ago in Alberta and it's showing dividends now. The expansion is a direct result of increasing numbers of girls entering the female elite stream in Alberta.
https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/uploads...%20Changes.pdf