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Matthews bags winner, Leafs beat Oilers in another one-goal game to extend win streak

Matthews bags winner, Leafs beat Oilers in another one-goal game to extend win streak

EDMONTON — The Maple Leafs didn't have much success in tight games last season. The script has been flipped — at least early — in this abbreviated, still-young campaign.
Judge denies bail but reserves 2nd decision for teen in Calgary officer's death

Judge denies bail but reserves 2nd decision for teen in Calgary officer's death

CALGARY — A judge denied bail Thursday for a young man charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer but reserved a decision on a second application that could still see him released.
Petronas CEO touts LNG Canada's emissions benefits, warns delays could be costly

Petronas CEO touts LNG Canada's emissions benefits, warns delays could be costly

CALGARY — The president and group CEO of oil giant Petronas says the LNG Canada liquefied natural gas export facility now under construction in B.C. helps support his company's recently set goal of having net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Alberta-based WHL teams get approval to play condensed season

Alberta-based WHL teams get approval to play condensed season

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League has received government approval to play a rejigged season in Alberta.
Alberta creates provincial parole board, announces members

Alberta creates provincial parole board, announces members

EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister says a provincial parole board is to start work Monday and will be chaired by former Calgary police chief Rick Hanson.
Cenovus unveils capital spending plan, confirms up to 2,150 layoffs still targeted

Cenovus unveils capital spending plan, confirms up to 2,150 layoffs still targeted

CALGARY — Most of the hundreds of layoffs expected in the wake of Cenovus Energy Inc.'s takeover of rival Husky Energy Inc.
Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

CALGARY — The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger commodity price outlook.
Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury prepares to compete again after injury

Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury prepares to compete again after injury

CALGARY — A place that gives Mikael Kingsbury confidence is doing it again, but for different reasons. The reigning men's Olympic and world moguls champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que.
Feel-good funds with positive returns draw legions of responsible investing fans

Feel-good funds with positive returns draw legions of responsible investing fans

CALGARY — Growing numbers of Canadian investors are putting their money where their hearts are and finding that investing in companies that share their convictions can also deliver respectable returns.
Former youth in care to lose benefits after top Alberta court sides with province

Former youth in care to lose benefits after top Alberta court sides with province

EDMONTON — Alberta's top court has lifted the suspension of a law that lowers the age at which young adults can receive financial and other benefits once they've transitioned out of government care.
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