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Minus suspended Kane, relaxed Oilers facing elimination: 'No pressure on our end'

Minus suspended Kane, relaxed Oilers facing elimination: 'No pressure on our end'

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman was up big in a playoff series last spring. Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens know what happened next.
Avalanche aim to finish West final vs. Oilers without Kadri

Avalanche aim to finish West final vs. Oilers without Kadri

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nazem Kadri is a major reason the Colorado Avalanche are one win away from the franchise's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in more than two decades. They'll have to take that step without him.
Elks acquire Collins, Ivey from Argos in exchange for sixth-round pick in 2023

Elks acquire Collins, Ivey from Argos in exchange for sixth-round pick in 2023

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have acquired defensive back Jalen Collins and linebacker Martez Ivey from the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft.
Former Alberta finance minister stresses unity at campaign launch for UCP leadership

Former Alberta finance minister stresses unity at campaign launch for UCP leadership

CALGARY — Alberta's former finance minister officially launched his campaign to succeed Premier Jason Kenney as leader of the United Conservative Party on Saturday by stressing the need for unity and warning against the dangers of division.
Fate of Métis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw

Fate of Métis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw

The future of a lawsuit seeking to hold Canada accountable for the loss of Métis lands is in doubt after about a third of the plaintiffs asked to withdraw from the action when their legitimacy was questioned.
Stampeders stomp past Elks 37-7 in pre-season test

Stampeders stomp past Elks 37-7 in pre-season test

EDMONTON — Dedrick Mills had two touchdown strikes as the Stampeders improved to 2-0 in pre-season play Friday night with a convincing 37-7 victory over the Edmonton Elks.
T-Birds clip Oil Kings 2-1 in WHL championship opener

T-Birds clip Oil Kings 2-1 in WHL championship opener

EDMONTON — The Seattle Thunderbirds scored the first two goals on Friday night and then hung on to defeat the host Edmonton Oil Kings 2-1 in the first game of the Western Hockey League's championship series.
Alberta man accused in son's death not responsible due to sleep disorder: lawyer

Alberta man accused in son's death not responsible due to sleep disorder: lawyer

EDMONTON — A man who killed his one-year-old son should be found not criminally responsible because he had a severe sleep disorder that made him do things he wasn’t aware of, his lawyer told court during closing arguments.
Enforcement begins on Alberta's K-Country pass; NDP Opposition promises to axe it

Enforcement begins on Alberta's K-Country pass; NDP Opposition promises to axe it

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has begun enforcing a pass for visitors to the popular Kananaskis Country mountain parks, but the NDP Opposition says it will scrap the fee if the party wins next year's election.
Slow start to seeding driving concerns about 2022 crop yields

Slow start to seeding driving concerns about 2022 crop yields

CALGARY — Seeding delays across much of the prairies are raising concerns about potentially lower crop yields in a year when Canadian farmers are under pressure to deliver a strong harvest.
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