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Calgary Flames narrowly defeat LA Kings 6-5

Calgary Flames narrowly defeat LA Kings 6-5

CALGARY — After losing 100-point wingers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk in the off-season, it has taken a while for Calgary centre Elias Lindholm to find chemistry with new linemates, but it is finally starting to come together.
Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.
Alberta premier says no school mask rules as viral cases rise, jamming hospitals

Alberta premier says no school mask rules as viral cases rise, jamming hospitals

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she won't mandate masks in schools as Alberta fights a wave of viral illnesses that is sending thousands of students home sick and pushing hospital capacity to the brink.
Ontario's top doctor 'strongly' recommends masks, Alberta premier says don't panic

Ontario's top doctor 'strongly' recommends masks, Alberta premier says don't panic

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health strongly recommended Monday that residents wear masks in indoor public settings to protect children from a "triple threat" of respiratory viruses, while Alberta's premier said she will not impose a
Children among four found dead after house fire in northern Alberta: RCMP

Children among four found dead after house fire in northern Alberta: RCMP

FOX LAKE, Alta. — Mounties say children are among four people found dead after a house fire in northern Alberta. The fire happened Saturday in Fox Lake, a remote community northwest of Fort McMurray.
Four found dead after house fire in Fox Lake, Alta.

Four found dead after house fire in Fox Lake, Alta.

FOX LAKE, Alta. — Police say the bodies of four people have been found in a residence after a weekend house fire in Fox Lake, Alta.
Canada crushes Panama 112-71 in FIBA World Cup qualifying

Canada crushes Panama 112-71 in FIBA World Cup qualifying

EDMONTON — The Panamanian national team came to Edmonton with no illusions of grandeur. The players knew they were likely going to be on the losing end of their FIBA World Cup qualifying match against Canada.
Flames beat Jets 3-2 to snap seven-game winless skid

Flames beat Jets 3-2 to snap seven-game winless skid

CALGARY — Thrust together as linemates as a result of Jonathan Huberdeau's injury, the chemistry is starting to build between Elias Lindholm and young forward Adam Ruzicka.
Investigators believe same suspect involved in two shootings, one fatal, in Calgary

Investigators believe same suspect involved in two shootings, one fatal, in Calgary

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say a suspect in a fatal shooting is also wanted in another shooting that took place a day earlier.
'Rich with perspective': Writing program mentors emerging Indigenous authors

'Rich with perspective': Writing program mentors emerging Indigenous authors

EDMONTON — From dealing cards at a casino to working in oilfield camps in northern Alberta, addictions counsellor Justin Buffalo turns sorrow into stories permeated with comedy and urban legend.
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