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Mikko Rantanen's four-point night lifts Avalanche over Flames 6-2

Mikko Rantanen's four-point night lifts Avalanche over Flames 6-2

CALGARY — Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon were a deadly duo once again on Tuesday night.
Alberta amending tax rules to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers

Alberta amending tax rules to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would direct $10 million from this year's budget toward luring more workers to the province.
Strike by Edmonton civic workers closer after mayor, union head fail to break impasse

Strike by Edmonton civic workers closer after mayor, union head fail to break impasse

EDMONTON — More than 5,000 Edmonton civic workers appear poised to strike Thursday after an unsuccessful meeting Tuesday between the head of the union and the city's mayor.
Calgary Flames list goalie Markstrom day-to-day with lower-body injury, recall Wolf

Calgary Flames list goalie Markstrom day-to-day with lower-body injury, recall Wolf

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have listed goaltender Jacob Markstrom as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding move, the Flames recalled goalie Dustin Wolf from the team's American Hockey League affiliate Calgary Wranglers.
Alberta power market headed for shakeup as province commits to restructuring by 2027

Alberta power market headed for shakeup as province commits to restructuring by 2027

CALGARY — Alberta's electricity market is headed for a major shakeup, but some industry players fear a lengthy period of uncertainty could scare away badly needed investment in power generation.
Calgary Stampeders add former Roughriders coach Craig Dickenson as senior consultant

Calgary Stampeders add former Roughriders coach Craig Dickenson as senior consultant

CALGARY — Dave and Craig Dickenson are together again with the Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders appointed Craig Dickenson as a senior consultant Tuesday. His younger brother Dave Dickenson is Calgary's head coach and GM.
'Pure nightmare': Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit

'Pure nightmare': Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit

CALGARY — A Quebec-based electronic music artist hopes to get his career and life back on track after triumphing in an Alberta defamation lawsuit tied to social media posts accusing him of being a sexual predator. "It was terrible.
Kerri Einarson's rink confirms curler Briane Harris suspended for doping violation

Kerri Einarson's rink confirms curler Briane Harris suspended for doping violation

CALGARY — Canadian curler Briane Harris was ineligible to compete in the national women's championship because she tested positive for a banned substance.
Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

CALGARY — Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an “immoral” United Conservative government.
Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership

Purple politician goes orange: Former mayor Nenshi vying for Alberta NDP leadership

CALGARY — Naheed Nenshi cloaked himself in purple -- a mix of Liberal red and Conservative blue -- during his dark-horse bid to become Calgary's mayor in 2010, for the 11 years he stayed in the job and in much of his post-city hall life.
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