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Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house

Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house

EDMONTON — An Alberta member of the legislature says she is outraged after COVID-19 protesters came to her house on the weekend and hung up a noose.
Murder or accident: Calgary man's trial in toddler's death hears final arguments

Murder or accident: Calgary man's trial in toddler's death hears final arguments

CALGARY — The lawyer for a man who has admitted to murdering his former girlfriend but denies killing her daughter says a lack of evidence should raise reasonable doubt about his guilt, but the Crown says his denial is a calculated scheme to get away
Alberta introduces bill to upgrade thousands of kilometres of nature trails

Alberta introduces bill to upgrade thousands of kilometres of nature trails

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing legislation that the government says would modernize and upgrade thousands of kilometres of recreational trails on public lands.
Calgary pastor and brother appealing sanctions for COVID-19 civil contempt

Calgary pastor and brother appealing sanctions for COVID-19 civil contempt

CALGARY — A Calgary pastor and his brother are appealing sanctions they received for violating Alberta's COVID-19 rules.
Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd says widespread labour shortages are a challenge for the sector even as a rally in commodity prices helps drive a recovery in the oilpatch.
'If I could do it again, I would': Keith regrets sitting out Blackhawks investigation

'If I could do it again, I would': Keith regrets sitting out Blackhawks investigation

EDMONTON — Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith says he should have agreed to be interviewed for an investigation into how the team handled allegations of sexual assault levied by a prospect against a former assistant coach.
Drasaitl dominant as red-hot Edmonton Oilers down Seattle Kraken 5-2

Drasaitl dominant as red-hot Edmonton Oilers down Seattle Kraken 5-2

EDMONTON — Monday was a night of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and two assists and three other players scored their first of the season as the Oilers continued their hot start with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
Alberta government, Opposition say the province should be consulted on emissions caps

Alberta government, Opposition say the province should be consulted on emissions caps

EDMONTON — Alberta politicians are warning the federal Liberal government that caps on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas will have to be set in consultation with the province.
Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector

Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector

CALGARY — The federal government must work co-operatively with industry as it looks to draft an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, Alberta business leaders said Monday, or risk far-reaching consequences for the Canadian economy.
Calgary sees record October for home sales, on track to break yearly record: CREB

Calgary sees record October for home sales, on track to break yearly record: CREB

Calgary Real Estate Board says the region experienced a record number of home sales last month and the pace appears on track to continue.
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