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Alberta cabinet minister 'naive' in travelling to Hawaii for holiday tradition

Alberta cabinet minister 'naive' in travelling to Hawaii for holiday tradition

EDMONTON — Alberta's municipal affairs minister apologized Friday for vacationing in Hawaii, despite recommendations to stay home, explaining that she wanted to keep up a 17-year family tradition of spending Christmas in the tropical locale.
Alberta politician under fire and solo polar bear dips: In The News for Jan. 1

Alberta politician under fire and solo polar bear dips: In The News for Jan. 1

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canada tops pool at world junior hockey championship, meets Czechs in quarterfinal

Canada tops pool at world junior hockey championship, meets Czechs in quarterfinal

EDMONTON — Dylan Cozens applied grit and goals to Canada's 4-1 win over Finland at the world junior men's hockey championship Thursday. The Canadian co-captain scored twice, including a hard-working empty-net goal.
Trevor Zegras' three-point game leads U.S. to 4-0 win over Sweden

Trevor Zegras' three-point game leads U.S. to 4-0 win over Sweden

EDMONTON — A 4-0 win over Sweden moved the United States to the top of Pool B at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton on Thursday.
Alberta NDP calls for cabinet minister to step down over report of Hawaii vacation

Alberta NDP calls for cabinet minister to step down over report of Hawaii vacation

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition NDP is calling for Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard to step down over reports she took a vacation to Hawaii despite public-health recommendations against unnecessary travel.
Alberta RCMP charge former health-care aide under Federal Quarantine Act

Alberta RCMP charge former health-care aide under Federal Quarantine Act

RED DEER, Alta. — RCMP in central Alberta have charged a woman who worked as a health-care aide for failing to isolate after returning from a trip to the United States. Red Deer RCMP say the woman has been charged under the Federal Quarantine Act.
Canada beats Finland 4-1 in world junior hockey

Canada beats Finland 4-1 in world junior hockey

EDMONTON — Dylan Cozens scored twice, Devon Levi made 18 saves and defending champion Canada beat Finland 4-1 on Thursday night to win Group A in the world junior hockey championship.
RCMP charge man in death of a woman on First Nation in east-central Alberta

RCMP charge man in death of a woman on First Nation in east-central Alberta

ELK POINT, Alta. — RCMP say they have arrested a man in the death of a 29-year-old woman in east-central Alberta.
Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions

Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions

Alberta is the first province to officially say the NHL can play games in its arenas for the upcoming season, while at least two of its counterparts say they are working on the issue.
Calgary Flames sign first-round draft pick Connor Zary

Calgary Flames sign first-round draft pick Connor Zary

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Connor Zary to a three-year entry level contract.
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