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Edmonton Oilers can't solve Binnington in 2-0 loss to St. Louis Blues

Edmonton Oilers can't solve Binnington in 2-0 loss to St. Louis Blues

EDMONTON — The St Louis Blues remain the only perfect team in the NHL, even if it remains a small sample size with just three games under their collective belt.
Alberta Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators

Alberta Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seeking legal advice on whether she can pardon those fined for non-criminal violations of health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel Notley delivers 'campaign-ish' style speech at Alberta NDP convention

Rachel Notley delivers 'campaign-ish' style speech at Alberta NDP convention

CALGARY — Alberta's NDP leader Rachel Notley poked fun at the United Conservative Party, it's recent turmoil and focused on the upcoming provincial election Saturday but never mentioned Danielle Smith once in her speech to her party's convention.
Despite 4-14 record, Elks optimistic about Year 2 under coach, GM Chris Jones

Despite 4-14 record, Elks optimistic about Year 2 under coach, GM Chris Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have gone two seasons without winning a home game. They finished the 2022 CFL campaign with a 4-14 record, on the heels of a 3-11 record in 2021.
Lions beat Elks 31-14, clinch home field for semifinals

Lions beat Elks 31-14, clinch home field for semifinals

EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions will have a home playoff date for the first time in six years. Keon Hatcher, James Butler and Antonio Pipkin all recorded touchdowns as the Lions earned a 31-14 CFL victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday.
WHL roundup: Blades continue to be a cut above most opponents

WHL roundup: Blades continue to be a cut above most opponents

CALGARY — The Saskatoon Blades are quietly building something special in Saskatchewan. The Blades won their eighth game in 10 Western Hockey League outings on Friday by crushing the host Calgary Hitmen 3-0 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Alberta Premier Smith's new cabinet includes familiar faces in prominent roles

Alberta Premier Smith's new cabinet includes familiar faces in prominent roles

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith reorganized the top tier of the Alberta government Friday, keeping some stalwarts while mixing, matching, creating and erasing job titles across a range of ministries in a new supersized cabinet.
'No moral compass': Judge finds man not criminally responsible in mother's death

'No moral compass': Judge finds man not criminally responsible in mother's death

CALGARY — A judge has found that an Alberta man who killed his mother earlier this year because he thought she was possessed by Satan is not criminally responsible for her death.
Price discount for Canadian oil widened in October; experts see weakness until 2023

Price discount for Canadian oil widened in October; experts see weakness until 2023

CALGARY — Oil from Western Canada is once again trading at a significant discount compared to global prices, and some experts say recovery isn't expected until later in 2023.
Verdict in Calgary police officer hit-and-run death scheduled for November

Verdict in Calgary police officer hit-and-run death scheduled for November

CALGARY — A teen charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is scheduled to learn his fate next month. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec.
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