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Alberta to bolster mental and addictions help for police suspects in Calgary

Alberta to bolster mental and addictions help for police suspects in Calgary

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will fund mental health and addiction supports for people being held in police custody in Calgary and expand community-led harm reduction teams in the city.
Coyotes coach Tourigny to lead Team Canada at world hockey championship

Coyotes coach Tourigny to lead Team Canada at world hockey championship

CALGARY — Arizona Coyotes coach André Tourigny will be in charge of the Canadian coaching staff at the upcoming men's world hockey championship in Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia, Hockey Canada announced on Friday. Tourigny, of Nicolet, Que.
Calgary Flames head into the off-season lamenting lack of finish

Calgary Flames head into the off-season lamenting lack of finish

CALGARY — Almost, but not quite, was the theme of the Calgary Flames' season. On the losing side of 30 one-goal games, including an NHL-leading 17 in overtime or a shootout, the Flames ended up two points out of a playoff spot.
Mother charged with second-degree murder in death of baby girl in Edmonton

Mother charged with second-degree murder in death of baby girl in Edmonton

EDMONTON — A 30-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of her infant daughter. Edmonton police say the woman was arrested Thursday after the five-month-old died last month.
Brief appearance for suspect accused in kidnapping and sexual assault of sex workers

Brief appearance for suspect accused in kidnapping and sexual assault of sex workers

CALGARY — A man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade is scheduled to be back in court next week.
Two girls who died in central Alberta were celebrating birthday, parent in next room

Two girls who died in central Alberta were celebrating birthday, parent in next room

SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. — Two girls were celebrating a birthday before they were found dead in a hotel room in central Alberta on Easter Sunday, one of their families says. RCMP have said the deaths at a Best Western hotel in Sylvan Lake, Alta.
'A reflection:' Stampede tarp auction an indicator of Alberta's booming economy

'A reflection:' Stampede tarp auction an indicator of Alberta's booming economy

CALGARY — The amount of money that was flowing freely at the annual Calgary Stampede canvas auction Thursday night was just the sort of gusher that Alberta's oil and gas industry likes to see.
CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail merger now official

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail merger now official

CALGARY — The merger of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. with Kansas City Southern Railway Co. is now official.
Oilers top Sharks 5-2 to end regular season on franchise-record ninth straight win

Oilers top Sharks 5-2 to end regular season on franchise-record ninth straight win

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers already look to be in playoff form.
Oilers close with 9th straight win, 5-2 over Sharks

Oilers close with 9th straight win, 5-2 over Sharks

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Mattias Janmark scored twice, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers closed the regular season with a franchise-record ninth straight victory, 5-2 over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
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