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Ottawa Senators score five times in 3rd period, rally for 6-4 victory over Oilers

Ottawa Senators score five times in 3rd period, rally for 6-4 victory over Oilers

EDMONTON — Scoring five third-period goals may not be the usual game plan, but it was the perfect path to a win for the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
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WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings victorious in return from COVID-19 hiatus

WHL Roundup: Edmonton Oil Kings victorious in return from COVID-19 hiatus

EDMONTON — Dylan Guenther scored twice and assisted another to lead the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 5-3 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings in their return to Western Hockey League play after a nearly two-week pause.
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Three Alberta universities extend online courses to late February due to COVID-19

Three Alberta universities extend online courses to late February due to COVID-19

EDMONTON — Alberta’s big three research universities are extending online learning because the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly.
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Alberta announces spring legislature sitting dates, budget to be delivered Feb. 24

Alberta announces spring legislature sitting dates, budget to be delivered Feb. 24

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced dates for its spring sitting of the legislature. There will be a speech from the throne to open a new session on Feb. 22.
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Canada's Drury earns World Cup ski cross silver in Alberta

Canada's Drury earns World Cup ski cross silver in Alberta

NAKISKA, ALTA. — Ski cross racer Kevin Drury feels he's rounding into form at the right time. The 33-year-old from Toronto was second Friday at Nakiska ski resort for his first World Cup medal since breaking his leg in a race Dec. 20, 2020.
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Woman dead, suspect in custody after body found at home in Airdrie, Alta.

Woman dead, suspect in custody after body found at home in Airdrie, Alta.

AIRDRIE, Alta. — RCMP say they have a suspect in custody after a woman was found dead in a home in Airdrie, Alta.
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Oil Sands Alliance to focus on industry sustainability, advancing net-zero ambitions

Oil Sands Alliance to focus on industry sustainability, advancing net-zero ambitions

CALGARY — Canada's largest oilsands companies have formed a new advocacy group they say will help to advance the sustainable development and operation of their industry. The Oil Sands Alliance was established Jan.
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Man sentenced to nine years for driving into Edmonton Starbucks, killing 3 passengers

Man sentenced to nine years for driving into Edmonton Starbucks, killing 3 passengers

EDMONTON — An Ontario man who drove his sports car into a Starbucks in south Edmonton, killing all three of his passengers, has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
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Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian receiver Colton Hunchak

Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian receiver Colton Hunchak

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders re-signed Canadian receiver Colton Hunchak on Friday. The Calgary native was scheduled to become a CFL free agent next month.
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Julien named coach, Doan GM of Canada's Olympic hockey team

Julien named coach, Doan GM of Canada's Olympic hockey team

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Claude Julien was named coach of Canada's men's hockey team for the Beijing Olympics on Friday, and Shane Doan was named general manager. Doan and Julien replace St.
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