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Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren

Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed Swedish forward William Stromgren to a three-year, entry-level contract that will start next season. The Flames drafted Stromgren in the second round (45th) in the 2021 NHL entry draft.
Calgary police identify 15-year-old girl killed in shooting, investigation continues

Calgary police identify 15-year-old girl killed in shooting, investigation continues

Calgary police have identified a 15-year-old girl who was fatally shot this week as investigators try to determine whether she was the intended target or if it was a case of mistaken identity.
'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosecutors were handling COVID-19 cases.
Edmonton police say more people interested in joining force after deaths of officers

Edmonton police say more people interested in joining force after deaths of officers

EDMONTON — A senior officer says more people are interested in joining the Edmonton Police Service after two constables were killed responding to a call on March 16.
Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

Edmonton Elks release veteran CFL running back James Wilder Jr.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released veteran American running back James Wilder Jr. on Wednesday. The six-foot-three, 232-pound Wilder appeared in 15 games over two seasons with Edmonton. He ran for 894 yards on 170 carries (5.
'A crisis': Calgary charity seeks one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after influx

'A crisis': Calgary charity seeks one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after influx

CALGARY — After six months under Russian occupation, Dmytro Syrman and his family decided to flee Ukraine for a safer life abroad and are now in Calgary. The family lived in Dniprorudne, a mining city of 17,000 in southern Ukraine.
Budget measures unlikely enough to spur major carbon capture investments: Experts

Budget measures unlikely enough to spur major carbon capture investments: Experts

CALGARY — A question mark continues to hang over the future of carbon capture and storage projects in Canada, in spite of a pledge in Tuesday's federal budget to deliver more investment certainty for major emissions-reducing projects.
Markstrom reigns over Kings as Flames win 2-1

Markstrom reigns over Kings as Flames win 2-1

CALGARY — When the Calgary Flames needed it most, goaltender Jacob Markstrom stepped up and delivered his best performance of the season.

Markstrom reigns over Kings as Flames win 2-1

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jacob Markstrom was spectacular on Tuesday making 32 saves to backstop the Calgary Flames to a critical 2-1 victory over the red-hot Los Angeles Kings.
Five-year-old dies, other children injured after crash in central Alberta: RCMP

Five-year-old dies, other children injured after crash in central Alberta: RCMP

WILLINGDON, ALTA. — Alberta RCMP say a five-year-old child is dead after a car collided with a semi-truck. Mounties say the crash happened Monday afternoon near the hamlet of Willingdon about 125 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
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