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Cowboys swapped out for lawyers: Calgary to use Stampede site for jury trials

Cowboys swapped out for lawyers: Calgary to use Stampede site for jury trials

CALGARY — Hotels. Convention centres. Even rodeo grounds. Courts across the country are working to figure out how — and where — to resume jury trials this fall after months of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Derailment in southern Alberta caused by unstable track, TSB report says

Derailment in southern Alberta caused by unstable track, TSB report says

IRVINE, Alta. — A report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a derailment last year in southern Alberta was caused by an unstable track. The derailment and chemical spill happened in the hamlet of Irvine on Aug.
U.S. rival a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' attempting a takeover, charges Calfrac

U.S. rival a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' attempting a takeover, charges Calfrac

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says a U.S. competitor urging shareholders to reject its recapitalization plan is a "wolf in sheep's clothing" whose real goal is a corporate takeover.
Flameout: Dallas Stars beat Calgary 7-3, bounce Flames out of NHL playoffs

Flameout: Dallas Stars beat Calgary 7-3, bounce Flames out of NHL playoffs

EDMONTON — The Dallas Stars spotted the Calgary Flames three goals, then ran them out of the rink and out of the NHL playoffs Thursday, crediting a cheeky, inexplicable penalty from Calgary's Milan Lucic for igniting their comeback.
Alberta's top doctor says her kids will return to school, but no wrong answers

Alberta's top doctor says her kids will return to school, but no wrong answers

EDMONTON — Alberta's chief medical officer says her children will return to the classroom in September, but that every parent will have to weigh what's right for their family.
Crown gives notice of appeal in high-profile sexual assault case in Edmonton

Crown gives notice of appeal in high-profile sexual assault case in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Alberta Crown has given notice that it wants to appeal the sentence given to a former Edmonton nightclub employee convicted of sexually assaulting five women.
'Symbolic gesture': Critics say spending on Alberta wilderness area inadequate

'Symbolic gesture': Critics say spending on Alberta wilderness area inadequate

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will upgrade facilities in the province's west-central backcountry where increased use has left behind garbage, damaged sites and human waste.
Man charged in death of 15-year-old from northern Alberta First Nation

Man charged in death of 15-year-old from northern Alberta First Nation

JOHN DOR PRAIRIE, Alta. — Police have charged a man in the death of a 15-year-old girl from a northern Alberta First Nation.
Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking Canadian quarantine rules

Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking Canadian quarantine rules

CALGARY — A Kentucky man could face a fine of up to $750,000 or six months in jail for allegedly violating a quarantine order in the Alberta Rockies in late June.
'Cautiously optimistic': Outbreak at Calgary Cargill plant appears contained

'Cautiously optimistic': Outbreak at Calgary Cargill plant appears contained

CALGARY — An outbreak of COVID-19 at a Cargill meat-processing plant in Calgary appears to be under control. Dr.
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