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Crown seeks direct indictment for 1 of 4 accused in Coutts, Alta., border blockade

Crown seeks direct indictment for 1 of 4 accused in Coutts, Alta., border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The Crown is attempting to streamline the cases of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade protest in southern Alberta. Prosecutor Steven Johnston told court in Lethbridge, Alta.
Senators contingent headlines Canada roster for world championship

Senators contingent headlines Canada roster for world championship

CALGARY — The Ottawa Senators will be well-represented when Canada competes at the upcoming 2022 World Hockey Championship.
Ensign Energy Services reports first-quarter revenue up more than 50%

Ensign Energy Services reports first-quarter revenue up more than 50%

CALGARY — Ensign Energy Services Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue grew more than 50 per cent. The Calgary-based company says it earned a profit attributable to common shareholders of $6.
Research shows grizzly bears and wolves avoid towns, trails in Alberta's Bow Valley

Research shows grizzly bears and wolves avoid towns, trails in Alberta's Bow Valley

A study that looked at data on the movement of grizzly bears and wolves in Alberta's Bow Valley shows the animals avoid towns and developed areas when lots of people are around.
Gushue beats Koe to win Champions Cup on Grand Slam of Curling circuit

Gushue beats Koe to win Champions Cup on Grand Slam of Curling circuit

OLDS, Alta. — Brad Gushue capped a memorable season in style Sunday by beating Kevin Koe 8-5 to win the Champions Cup at the Olds Sportsplex. It was the final competition for Gushue's team with second Brett Gallant in the lineup.
Mom and baby found dead in Alberta home, male thought to be brother found dead nearby

Mom and baby found dead in Alberta home, male thought to be brother found dead nearby

BROOKS, ALBERTA — RCMP in Alberta say a mother and her eight-month-old daughter are dead, and that a male who police believe was the woman's brother was also found dead nearby from what investigators believe was self-inflicted injuries.
'Last resort': Police forces struggling to provide support for people in crisis

'Last resort': Police forces struggling to provide support for people in crisis

CALGARY — Pat and Irene Heffernan have relived their son's death many times.
Calgary Roughnecks fall to Colorado Mammoth 16-12, bounced from NLL playoffs

Calgary Roughnecks fall to Colorado Mammoth 16-12, bounced from NLL playoffs

CALGARY — Connor Robinson scored five goals and Ryan Lee tallied 10 points as the Colorado Mammoth topped the Calgary Roughnecks 16-12 Friday to advance to the NLL West Conference finals.
Canadian farmers battle avian flu as bird death toll hits 1.7 million

Canadian farmers battle avian flu as bird death toll hits 1.7 million

CALGARY — When David Hyink checks on his barns each day, he does so with a sense of trepidation.
Goalies Markstrom, Oettinger prominent in tight Calgary-Dallas series

Goalies Markstrom, Oettinger prominent in tight Calgary-Dallas series

CALGARY — With the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars almost cancelling each other out offensively to start their playoff series, their goalies are taking centre stage.
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