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Tribal leaders, members react to pope's apology on schools

Tribal leaders, members react to pope's apology on schools

MASKWACIS, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis' apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada's residential school system and the abuses that took place within it was a full-throated denunciation of a decadeslong policy of forced assimilation that
Flames' newest faces Huberdeau, Weegar 'excited' for season following shock of trade

Flames' newest faces Huberdeau, Weegar 'excited' for season following shock of trade

CALGARY — With the initial shock having finally subsided after learning that they had been traded from the Florida Panthers to Calgary , Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar are ready to get started with the Flames.
Day 2 of Pope visit to include stops at a former residential school, Edmonton church

Day 2 of Pope visit to include stops at a former residential school, Edmonton church

MASKWACIS — Pope Francis is expected to speak publicly for the first time on his Canadian visit at a meeting this morning with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in a community south of Edmonton.
Strike averted after WestJet reaches tentative agreement with Unifor service workers

Strike averted after WestJet reaches tentative agreement with Unifor service workers

There will be no strike at WestJet this week now that the airline has reached a tentative labour deal with the union representing hundreds of workers at the Calgary and Vancouver airports
Pope arrives in Canada for 'penitential' visit aimed at Indigenous reconciliation

Pope arrives in Canada for 'penitential' visit aimed at Indigenous reconciliation

EDMONTON — Pope Francis has arrived in Canada to embark on what he describes as a "penitential" trip aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous people for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups

Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis began a fraught visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools, a key step in the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities and
Translators to deliver Pope's words in languages forbidden in residential schools

Translators to deliver Pope's words in languages forbidden in residential schools

EDMONTON — When Pope Francis arrives in Canada and is expected to beg forgiveness for Catholic-run residential schools, a team of translators will be dedicated to making sure no words are lost for those receiving the apology.
Prospect of forgiveness stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors

Prospect of forgiveness stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors

EDMONTON — Residential school survivor Rod Alexis remembers his late father telling him: "Son, I don't know how to be a parent.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to remain unbeaten

Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to remain unbeaten

EDMONTON — Dalton Schoen’s 81-yard touchdown catch proved to be the difference as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers remained perfect on the season, defeating the Edmonton Elks 24-10 on Friday.
Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames bid a bitter farewell to Johnny Gaudreau at the start of NHL free agency. Now they're parting ways with his linemate.
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