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Americans beats Finns in world junior tune-up; Canada to play Russia in exhibition

Americans beats Finns in world junior tune-up; Canada to play Russia in exhibition

EDMONTON — Cole Caufield scored two goals in a 35-second span, and the United States held on to beat Finland 3-2 in a world junior hockey championship tune-up game on Tuesday at Rogers Place.
Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found

Alberta government says no parks to close after partnerships found

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it won't be closing any provincial parks, whether it can find someone to run them or not.
Bonterra urges shareholders to ignore extended hostile takeover bid by Obsidian

Bonterra urges shareholders to ignore extended hostile takeover bid by Obsidian

CALGARY — Bonterra Energy Corp. says it remains steadfastly opposed to a hostile takeover bid by Calgary oil and gas rival Obsidian Energy Ltd. after the latter extended its share tender deadline on Monday.
Alberta changes COVID Christmas gathering rule to help those who live alone

Alberta changes COVID Christmas gathering rule to help those who live alone

EDMONTON — Alberta is relaxing its COVID-19 rules on gathering just a teeny bit for Christmas. Premier Jason Kenney says starting Wednesday and for the following five days a person living alone can attend one family gathering in another household.
Ottawa rejects TMAC Resources sale to China's Shandong Gold after security review

Ottawa rejects TMAC Resources sale to China's Shandong Gold after security review

CALGARY — The CEO of TMAC Resources Inc. says there's a "silver lining" to news that Ottawa will not allow the sale of his mining company to China's Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd.
Missing money found, no criminal charges involving Alberta drug site: police

Missing money found, no criminal charges involving Alberta drug site: police

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police say there will be no criminal charges involving a supervised drug consumption site in southern Alberta that was forced to close after the province alleged financial problems.
Canadian crude-by-rail exports fall slightly in October to 92,800 barrels per day

Canadian crude-by-rail exports fall slightly in October to 92,800 barrels per day

CALGARY — Canadian exports of crude oil by rail fell only slightly in October from September, a rare period of stability in a year that's included a record high month as well as one that saw an eight-year low.
Judge dismisses application for injunction against Alberta's COVID-19 rules

Judge dismisses application for injunction against Alberta's COVID-19 rules

CALGARY — A judge rejected a request Monday from two Alberta churches and three individuals to temporarily suspend selected public-health rules to "save Christmas.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom set to miss entire season with injury

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom set to miss entire season with injury

Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland says defenceman Oscar Klefbom will miss the 2020-21 season after suffering a shoulder injury last season. The team hopes Klefbom can return for the start of the 2021-22 season.
Approvals in hand for Cenovus buyout of Husky, now expected to close Jan. 1

Approvals in hand for Cenovus buyout of Husky, now expected to close Jan. 1

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. says it has all key regulatory approvals in place to go ahead with its friendly takeover of oilsands rival Husky Energy Inc. The all-shares deal was approved by shareholders of both companies last week.
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