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Shed fire hits close to home for detox worker whose relative was among victims

CALGARY — As a worker at a shelter and detox facility in Calgary, Robbie Daniels admits he sometimes feels a sense of personal failure when people he knows through his job die on the street.

Dec 16, 2023 3:55 PM Read more >

Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

EDMONTON — It was just supposed to be a pause, a breather for an overburdened regulator and concerned public to catch up with an industry growing beyond expectations.

Dec 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Freeland won't say how long it could take to determine what Alberta entitled from CPP

TORONTO — Citing the "complicated" nature of pensions and need for all provinces and territories to weigh in, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland would not provide a specific timeline for determining how much Alberta would be entitled to if it leaves

Dec 15, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada

EDMONTON — A man in Edmonton who was set to be deported to Uganda, where he feared prison or death for being gay, can stay in Canada for now. On Friday, the 25-year-old was granted a seven-month temporary resident permit.

Dec 15, 2023 2:07 PM Read more >

Boudreau named head coach for Canada's Spengler Cup squad

CALGARY — Veteran NHL coach Bruce Boudreau will make his international coaching debut as Canada's bench boss for the upcoming Spengler Cup. Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday.

Dec 15, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >

Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker René Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed him as a free agent in 2011.

Dec 15, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

Cavalry FC to shift February Champions Cup game to Vancouver Island to escape cold

CALGARY — Cavalry FC is moving its first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup game in February to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., to escape the Alberta cold.

Dec 15, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

Trans Mountain warns regulator of potential 'catastrophic' two-year pipeline delay

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is warning the project's completion could be delayed by two years if the Canada Energy Regulator does not allow a previously rejected request for a pipeline variance.

Dec 15, 2023 11:12 AM Read more >

Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals to help Lightning end Oilers’ winning streak at 8

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his NHL career, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers’ winning streak at eight.

Dec 14, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals, Lightning end Oilers' winning streak at 8 with 7-4 victory

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his career, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers' winning streak at eight.

Dec 14, 2023 11:30 PM Read more >