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Smith stops all 39 shots he faces as Oilers shut out Golden Knights 4-0

Smith stops all 39 shots he faces as Oilers shut out Golden Knights 4-0

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have created a little breathing room in their playoff pursuit. Mike Smith made 39 saves for his second consecutive shutout as the Oilers earned a 4-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.
Boy, 16, dies following reported assault outside Edmonton school on April 8

Boy, 16, dies following reported assault outside Edmonton school on April 8

EDMONTON — A 16-year-old boy who had been in hospital following a reported assault outside an Edmonton high school earlier this month has died.
'This is what we trained for:' Soldiers depart to help humanitarian crisis in Europe

'This is what we trained for:' Soldiers depart to help humanitarian crisis in Europe

EDMONTON — Dozens of Canadian soldiers boarded a plane to Poland Friday for what their commander said would be an intense but gratifying mission to help Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression.
Vegas goalie Logan Thompson a standout in his hometown as Knights down Flames 6-1

Vegas goalie Logan Thompson a standout in his hometown as Knights down Flames 6-1

CALGARY — In his first career start in his hometown, goaltender Logan Thompson helped the Vegas Golden Knights get a win they really needed over the host Calgary Flames on Thursday.
'Horrifying': Freeland promises justice for sexual violence victims in Ukraine

'Horrifying': Freeland promises justice for sexual violence victims in Ukraine

CALGARY — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is committed to seeking justice for Ukrainian women and children as allegations mount of sexual violence by Russian soldiers.
'Violating my privacy:' Former Alberta justice minister had contract with fixer

'Violating my privacy:' Former Alberta justice minister had contract with fixer

CALGARY — Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis has told a newspaper columnist that he had a contract with a political fixer but denies he asked for a reporter's phone logs to trace the sources of a story.
Baumgartner to lead Canada at U18 worlds; Cheverie 1st woman to coach Canadian men

Baumgartner to lead Canada at U18 worlds; Cheverie 1st woman to coach Canadian men

CALGARY — Nolan Baumgartner has been named head coach of Canada's team for the upcoming men's under-18 world hockey championship. Kori Cheverie, Todd Miller and David Struch will serve as assistants, joined by goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood.
WHL Roundup: Bains, King lead Rebels to 8-3 rout of Hitmen

WHL Roundup: Bains, King lead Rebels to 8-3 rout of Hitmen

CALGARY — REBELS 8 HITMEN 3 Arshdeep Bains scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Red Deer Rebels to an 8-3 rout of the Calgary Hitmen Wednesday in the WHL. The four points Bains tallied brought his WHL-leading total to 110 on the season.
Alberta government says it's not surprised about the rise in COVID-19 cases

Alberta government says it's not surprised about the rise in COVID-19 cases

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is warning people to take proper COVID-19 precautions as people prepare to gather over the Easter long weekend.
WestJet brings back former exec to helm budget carrier Swoop

WestJet brings back former exec to helm budget carrier Swoop

CALGARY — The WestJet Group says it has hired Bob Cummings to reprise his role as president of discount subsidiary Swoop.
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