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Thompson scores in OT as Sabres beat Flames 1-0

Thompson scores in OT as Sabres beat Flames 1-0

CALGARY — Eight years and two days after his first NHL shutout, journeyman goaltender Dustin Tokarski finally recorded his second – and against one of the NHL's hottest teams.
Trial in Calgary chef's death told reference to witness as 'KGB rat' carved in cell

Trial in Calgary chef's death told reference to witness as 'KGB rat' carved in cell

CALGARY — A sheriff has testified that he found the name of a key witness in a trial involving a popular chef's death carved on a cell wall.
Beaver Lake Cree Nation to prove anew it needs funding for suit against feds, Alberta

Beaver Lake Cree Nation to prove anew it needs funding for suit against feds, Alberta

OTTAWA — An Alberta First Nation fighting what it calls overdevelopment of its traditional territory has been given a second chance to convince the courts that governments should advance money for its legal bills so it can spend the revenues it has o
Alberta NDP leader ridicules accusations she's colluding with new UCP MLA Brian Jean

Alberta NDP leader ridicules accusations she's colluding with new UCP MLA Brian Jean

CALGARY — Alberta's Opposition leader is ridiculing accusations from the governing United Conservatives that she and the UCP's newest member of the legislature are in cahoots.
'Maddening, heartbreaking': Alberta records deadliest year for drug overdoses in 2021

'Maddening, heartbreaking': Alberta records deadliest year for drug overdoses in 2021

Alberta recorded its deadliest year on record for drug overdoses with more than 1,700 deaths in 2021. The province released data late Thursday showing 176 people died in both November and December, bringing the yearly total to 1,758.
WestJet foresees busy summer travel season as testing requirements dropped

WestJet foresees busy summer travel season as testing requirements dropped

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. is preparing for an "immediate and dramatic" uptick in demand in the wake of the government of Canada's decision to remove pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travellers.
Edmonton Oilers beat Sabres 6-1 for fourth consecutive victory

Edmonton Oilers beat Sabres 6-1 for fourth consecutive victory

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers finally showed what they could look like playing a complete game.
Brian Jean returns to Alberta legislature as UCP member with anti-Kenney intentions

Brian Jean returns to Alberta legislature as UCP member with anti-Kenney intentions

EDMONTON — Alberta’s newest United Conservative Party member of the legislature returned to the house Thursday to applause but also to an accusation that he is colluding with the Opposition NDP.
Man in custody as RCMP in northern Alberta investigate stolen police uniform, gear

Man in custody as RCMP in northern Alberta investigate stolen police uniform, gear

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — RCMP say a man is in custody after a police uniform and equipment were stolen from a cruiser in northern Alberta.
Stormy, cloudy conditions the day of fatal Alberta plane crash: report

Stormy, cloudy conditions the day of fatal Alberta plane crash: report

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says weather conditions were poor when a plane crashed in northern Alberta last summer, killing the pilot.
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