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Why did Amazon workers win the fight to form a union in Staten Island but not in Alberta?

Why did Amazon workers win the fight to form a union in Staten Island but not in Alberta?

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Tkachuk scores three, Gaudreau passes 100-point mark as Flames down Kraken 5-3

Tkachuk scores three, Gaudreau passes 100-point mark as Flames down Kraken 5-3

CALGARY — Johnny Gaudreau's major milestone sparked a big third period comeback for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Going once, going twice: Calgary Stampede canvas auction returns after pandemic delay

Going once, going twice: Calgary Stampede canvas auction returns after pandemic delay

CALGARY — The return of the Calgary Stampede's canvas auction Tuesday night mirrored much of the economic uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime minister visits Edmonton, criticizes Alberta's response to opioid crisis

Prime minister visits Edmonton, criticizes Alberta's response to opioid crisis

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the Alberta government Tuesday for not addressing the opioid epidemic in ways that have proven to be effective elsewhere.
U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership

U.S. senator backs Alberta premier in energy security partnership

CALGARY — A high-profile United States senator is backing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in pushing for more North American oil to supplant Russian supplies during the invasion of Ukraine. West Virginia Sen.
'Blood sport:' Observers say purported emails suggest decline of Alberta politics

'Blood sport:' Observers say purported emails suggest decline of Alberta politics

EDMONTON — Emails suggesting a former Alberta justice minister hired a political fixer to pull the phone logs of a reporter to trace her sources show how the province's politics has deteriorated, observers say. "Current Alberta political culture ...
Edmonton Elks sign quarterback Michael Beaudry, release defensive back Blake

Edmonton Elks sign quarterback Michael Beaudry, release defensive back Blake

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed quarterback Michael Beaudry and released defensive back Eric Blake on Tuesday. Both players are Canadian.
Women's hockey and chronic disease philanthropist Joan Snyder dead at 90

Women's hockey and chronic disease philanthropist Joan Snyder dead at 90

CALGARY — Joan Snyder, a driving force behind women's hockey and the treatment of chronic disease, has died at age 90. Snyder died April 7, the University of Calgary said in a statement on the school's website.
'Open hearts': Communities of all backgrounds hold donation drives for Ukrainians

'Open hearts': Communities of all backgrounds hold donation drives for Ukrainians

CALGARY — Canadians from all backgrounds are finding ways to support Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, from Ukrainian Canadians across the Prairies holding regular perogy fundraisers to Sikhs and Muslims in Calgary collecting donated household
Alberta judge mulls options after ex-justice minister threatens defamation in trial

Alberta judge mulls options after ex-justice minister threatens defamation in trial

EDMONTON — A judge who is to rule on a defamation threat sent in the middle of a civil trial by Alberta’s former justice minister has been told the warning reignited fear and anxiety in the plaintiff and led another witness to beg off testifying.
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