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Two provinces say they were blindsided by decision to invoke Emergencies Act

Two provinces say they were blindsided by decision to invoke Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — Provincial officials in Saskatchewan and Alberta got a Valentine's Day surprise from the prime minister this year when he called to say he was considering invoking the Emergencies Act, a public inquiry heard Thursday.
Stampeders, Tiger-Cats clash in CFL game crucial to their playoff goals

Stampeders, Tiger-Cats clash in CFL game crucial to their playoff goals

CALGARY — Playoff intrigue permeates Friday's game between the Calgary Stampeders and visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. With three games remaining in the CFL's regular season, the Stampeders and B.C.
RCMP investigate sudden death of infant in northern Alberta as a homicide

RCMP investigate sudden death of infant in northern Alberta as a homicide

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — The RCMP says its major crimes unit is investigating the death of an infant in northern Alberta as a homicide. Police say they responded to a report on Oct.
Alberta Review Board says Matthew de Grood still a risk, but allows some freedoms

Alberta Review Board says Matthew de Grood still a risk, but allows some freedoms

EDMONTON — The Alberta Review Board says a mentally ill man who fatally stabbed five young people at a Calgary house party remains a significant risk to public safety but will continue to be granted some freedoms as his treatment continues.
Alberta's Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta's Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize prejudice faced by minority communities when she suggested unvaccinated people have experienced the most discrimination she has ever seen in her lifetime.
McDavid scores hat trick, adds assist to fuel Oilers' 5-3 comeback win over Canucks

McDavid scores hat trick, adds assist to fuel Oilers' 5-3 comeback win over Canucks

EDMONTON — After a sluggish start to its regular-season opener, Edmonton eventually found its way by orchestrating a huge comeback to win.
Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary's transit authority is temporarily renaming a city bus route in honour of indie pop stars Tegan and Sara and their upcoming television series.
Alberta's labour shortage and Deputy PM's friend-shoring: In The News for Oct. 12

Alberta's labour shortage and Deputy PM's friend-shoring: In The News for Oct. 12

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

As Alberta campaigns to attract workers, economists say the competition is healthy

OTTAWA — When Zeel Shah’s partner left Toronto for a job in Edmonton in 2018, the young couple had to decide which city offered the future they wanted for themselves.
Police say no criminal charges in dog attack that killed Calgary senior

Police say no criminal charges in dog attack that killed Calgary senior

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say there will be no criminal charges in a dog attack that killed an 86-year-old woman. Betty Williams was attacked by three dogs while gardening on June 5.
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