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Suspect in Alberta kidnapping and sexual assaults to seek date for bail hearing

Suspect in Alberta kidnapping and sexual assaults to seek date for bail hearing

CALGARY — An Alberta man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade is scheduled to be back in court later this week to set a date for a bail hearing.
Kings score late, and in OT, for 4-3 playoff win over Oilers in Game 1

Kings score late, and in OT, for 4-3 playoff win over Oilers in Game 1

EDMONTON — The "cleanup guy" scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings, who surged to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers for an early lead in their playoff series Monday. Anze Kopitar's power-play goal with 16.
Iafallo's goal in OT lifts Kings to 4-3 win over Oilers

Iafallo's goal in OT lifts Kings to 4-3 win over Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored in OT to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers to open their first-round playoff series Monday night.
Media question restrictions apply only to Alberta premier, cabinet ministers say

Media question restrictions apply only to Alberta premier, cabinet ministers say

EDMONTON — Three Alberta cabinet ministers say the government’s new question restriction policy for media applies only to Premier Danielle Smith.
Emergency crews find woman dead, see man jump from balcony in apparent murder-suicide

Emergency crews find woman dead, see man jump from balcony in apparent murder-suicide

CALGARY — The deaths of a woman and a man at an apartment complex on the weekend are believed to be a murder-suicide, police said Monday. Emergency crews were called at about 7 p.m.
Blood Tribe in Alberta starts new offensive against drug use and traffickers

Blood Tribe in Alberta starts new offensive against drug use and traffickers

STANDOFF, ALBERTA — A First Nation in southern Alberta says an increase in drug use and overdose deaths has forced it to act in what it calls a life-and-death battle.
First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

OTTAWA — Chiefs of First Nations affected by releases of wastewater from an oilsands mine excoriated Alberta's regulator at a House of Commons committee hearing, calling it a system that serves theindustry and not the public.
Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over antisemitic posts

Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over antisemitic posts

EDMONTON — A member of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new multiculturalism panel resigned Monday after the Opposition resurrected past antisemitic social media posts.
A healthy Leon Draisaitl can add playoff wallop to Edmonton's one-two punch

A healthy Leon Draisaitl can add playoff wallop to Edmonton's one-two punch

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl was a prolific, post-season playmaker for the Edmonton Oilers even with a high-ankle sprain less than a year ago. If the big centre can stay healthy through the 2023 NHL playoffs, the No.
Calgary Flames GM Treliving turns down extension, leaves team after nine seasons

Calgary Flames GM Treliving turns down extension, leaves team after nine seasons

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are on the hunt for a new general manager after it was announced on Monday that Brad Treliving had left the team after nine seasons. “The Calgary Flames and Brad Treliving have mutually agreed to part ways.
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