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'Creative way to make a point': Alberta premier defends using slap meme of actor

'Creative way to make a point': Alberta premier defends using slap meme of actor

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is defending the use of a meme from the Oscars as a contemporary way to draw attention to what he considers failing green energy policies.
Alberta border blockade cases delayed: Lawyers waiting for RCMP evidence

Alberta border blockade cases delayed: Lawyers waiting for RCMP evidence

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — Four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after being arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta are to return to court next month once lawyers have received more information.
Vermilion Energy buying Leucrotta Exploration for $477 million

Vermilion Energy buying Leucrotta Exploration for $477 million

CALGARY — Shares in Calgary-based Leucrotta Exploration Inc. were up more than 50 per cent midday Monday on news Vermilion Energy Inc. will acquire the junior energy company in a $477 million deal.
Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

CALGARY — The investment group owned by a billionaire Russian oligarch is selling part of its leading stake in a Calgary-based natural gas company. ARETI Energy SPV says it will sell 15 million Spartan Delta Corp.
First year of COVID-19 pandemic saw fewer Alberta stroke patients, more deaths: study

First year of COVID-19 pandemic saw fewer Alberta stroke patients, more deaths: study

CALGARY — The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta saw fewer stroke patients, but a higher number of stroke-related deaths, according to new research.
U Sports: Trinity Western Spartans capture women's volleyball title over Mount Royal

U Sports: Trinity Western Spartans capture women's volleyball title over Mount Royal

CALGARY — Trinity Western captured the national title in women's university volleyball Sunday. The top-ranked Spartans defeated Mount Royal 3-1 at Calgary's Jack Simpson Gym. Set scores were 25-14, 14-25, 25-19 and 25-20.
Alberta moves ahead with human trafficking panel's recommendation for special office

Alberta moves ahead with human trafficking panel's recommendation for special office

CALGARY — Alberta's United Conservative government is moving ahead with calls to action from a task force on human trafficking, including establishing an office to combat the practice.
Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

CALGARY — Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a "Wild West," so it's no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.
Gaudreau puts up 5 points, Calgary Flames score 3 per period to crush Oilers

Gaudreau puts up 5 points, Calgary Flames score 3 per period to crush Oilers

CALGARY — A big offensive display propelled two Calgary Flames players into the top five in NHL scoring.
Freedom protesters back for another Saturday in Calgary; police say groups dispersed

Freedom protesters back for another Saturday in Calgary; police say groups dispersed

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say about 300 demonstrators gathered at a downtown park on Saturday, but they say injunction rules granted earlier this month after weeks of so-called freedom protests were followed.
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