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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.
"Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

"Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

EDMONTON — Danielle Smith, sworn in Tuesday as Alberta's new premier, said she will shake up the top tier of the health system within three months and amend provincial human rights law to protect those who choose not to get vaccinated.
Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating

Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating

EDMONTON — RCMP say Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after officers shot and killed a man southeast of Edmonton.
AthletesCAN asking for transparent action plan from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

AthletesCAN asking for transparent action plan from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton

CALGARY — AthletesCAN is asking Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to outline a clear election process after the national federation abruptly adjourned a heated annual general meeting last month.
Calgary Flames seek to turn entertaining off-season into longer playoff run

Calgary Flames seek to turn entertaining off-season into longer playoff run

CALGARY — No NHL team lost more and gained more than the Calgary Flames after their most successful season in years.
WHL roundup: Bjarnason shines in net as Wheat Kings tip Hitmen

WHL roundup: Bjarnason shines in net as Wheat Kings tip Hitmen

CALGARY — The Brandon Wheat Kings gave extra thanks to netminder Carson Bjarnason on Monday after he stopped 41 of 43 shots to help his Manitoba squad defeat the host Calgary Hitmen 3-2 in Western Hockey League action.
Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

EDMONTON — RCMP in Alberta are warning people to be on the lookout for a newer BMW after they say there was a gunfight between one of its occupants and a police officer east of Edmonton.
Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

EDMONTON — The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions – a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governmen
Calgary Stampeders sign offensive linemen Johnson and Murphy to practice roster

Calgary Stampeders sign offensive linemen Johnson and Murphy to practice roster

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders shored up their offensive line by adding Leon Johnson and Brandon Murphy to the practice roster on Monday.
'X-ray specs': Canadian scientists starry-eyed over James Webb space telescope

'X-ray specs': Canadian scientists starry-eyed over James Webb space telescope

EDMONTON — It's as if they were using a telescope not just to peer into space, but also into time.
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