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Police charge man with manslaughter in death of Calgary toddler

Police charge man with manslaughter in death of Calgary toddler

CALGARY — Police in Calgary have charged a man with manslaughter in the death of a two-year-old girl. Olivia Hayden was rushed to hospital in September 2022 and was later pronounced dead.
WHL: Sidorov's five-point effort leads Blades' 7-0 thumping, series sweep of Rebels

WHL: Sidorov's five-point effort leads Blades' 7-0 thumping, series sweep of Rebels

RED DEER, Alta. — Egor Sidorov had a hat trick and two assists powering the Saskatoon Blades to a 7-0 thumping of the Red Deer Rebels to complete the second-round sweep on Wednesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
Canadian university teachers fear Alberta gatekeeping bill threatens academic freedom

Canadian university teachers fear Alberta gatekeeping bill threatens academic freedom

EDMONTON — A national organization of post-secondary teachers is calling on Alberta to either change a proposed gatekeeping bill or scrap it altogether.
Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors sound alarm

Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors sound alarm

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister says the province has "a bit of strain" in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but that there are beds available across the province.
Wildfire sparked by TC Energy pipeline rupture under control

Wildfire sparked by TC Energy pipeline rupture under control

CALGARY — A wildfire in west-central Alberta that was sparked by a natural gas pipeline rupture is under control, but an investigation into what caused the pipeline to break could take months or even years.
Alberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctors

Alberta government closing in on new deal to pay family doctors

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's closing in on a new deal for family doctor pay, but a physicians' group says it must include those with small patient rosters.
How ideology is darkening the future of renewables in Alberta

How ideology is darkening the future of renewables in Alberta

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Engine Capital backs Simpson Oil's call for strategic review at Parkland

Engine Capital backs Simpson Oil's call for strategic review at Parkland

CALGARY — An activist investor has sent a letter to the board of directors at Parkland Corp. backing a call from the company's largest shareholder for a strategic review at the fuel retailer. U.S.
WHL roundup: Sidorov nets hat trick as Blades beat Rebels 8-5, lead series 3-0

WHL roundup: Sidorov nets hat trick as Blades beat Rebels 8-5, lead series 3-0

RED DEER, Alta. — Egor Sidorov scored three goals, including the winner, as the visiting Saskatoon Blades beat the Red Deer Rebels 8-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Tuesday night.
Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.
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