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Jamie Benn scores OT winner for Dallas Stars in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

Jamie Benn scores OT winner for Dallas Stars in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Defenceman Miro Heiskanen continued his breakout season with a three-point game for the Dallas Stars in 4-3 overtime win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Jamie Benn scored the overtime winner.
Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years

Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years

EDMONTON — Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections. A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albertans go to the polls.
Baytex earns $32.7M, expects to generate record cash flow in 2021 as oil prices surge

Baytex earns $32.7M, expects to generate record cash flow in 2021 as oil prices surge

CALGARY — Baytex Energy reported a third-quarter profit of $32.7 million and said it expects to generate record cash flow for the year thanks to surging commodity prices.
Alberta introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers

Alberta introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers

EDMONTON — Alberta is moving to get out of the online cannabis business and allow licensed retailers sell it on the internet instead. Cannabis retailers would be allowed to sell some branded clothing and other accessories as well.
Alberta introduces legislation to streamline, regulate development of minerals

Alberta introduces legislation to streamline, regulate development of minerals

EDMONTON — Alberta is introducing legislation the province says will allow it to better compete in the developing global minerals market.
McMillan to step down as head of oil and gas lobby group CAPP

McMillan to step down as head of oil and gas lobby group CAPP

CALGARY — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is looking for a new CEO. The Calgary-based oil and gas lobby group says its current president and CEO, Tim McMillan, will step down this spring.
Jury trial cancelled after accused in Alberta doctor killing dies in custody

Jury trial cancelled after accused in Alberta doctor killing dies in custody

RED DEER, Alta. — A Crown prosecutor has withdrawn all charges against a man who died weeks before his trial in the killing of a doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic.
Canadian Natural reports $2.2B Q3 profit, raises quarterly dividend

Canadian Natural reports $2.2B Q3 profit, raises quarterly dividend

CALGARY — The chief executive of oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
With playoffs out of reach, Elks in no rush to start new quarterback Arbuckle

With playoffs out of reach, Elks in no rush to start new quarterback Arbuckle

EDMONTON — The Nick Arbuckle era in Edmonton will begin soon — just not this week.
Seventeen-year-old boy sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Seventeen-year-old boy sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

CALGARY — A teen has been charged following a stabbing at a high school in northeast Calgary on Wednesday morning. Calgary police say officers were called just before noon to Bishop McNally High School.
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