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WHL teams with Orange Shirt Society before National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

WHL teams with Orange Shirt Society before National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League and the Orange Shirt Society announced a new partnership on Thursday with initiatives to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.
WestJet ramps up fleet with purchase of 42 more airplanes

WestJet ramps up fleet with purchase of 42 more airplanes

CALGARY — WestJet is making a substantial addition to its fleet with the purchase of 42 aircraft. The Calgary-based airline announced the agreement with Boeing for the purchase of the 737-10 MAX planes on Thursday.
Drugs behind deaths of nine Alberta youth in care: Child and Youth Advocate

Drugs behind deaths of nine Alberta youth in care: Child and Youth Advocate

EDMONTON — The office of Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate has released a report into the deaths of 15 young people in government care and most involved drugs.
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear appeals in Alberta coal project case

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear appeals in Alberta coal project case

OTTAWA — Canada's top court won't hear an appeal of a regulatory decision that blocked development of an open-pit coal mine in the Alberta Rockies.
Enbridge buys U.S. renewable power project developer Tri Global Energy

Enbridge buys U.S. renewable power project developer Tri Global Energy

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has bought Tri Global Energy (TGE), a U.S. renewable power project developer, for US$270 million in cash and assumed debt.
Stone, Sutter lead the way as Flames blank Oilers 4-0 in pre-season victory

Stone, Sutter lead the way as Flames blank Oilers 4-0 in pre-season victory

CALGARY — On a night where the spotlight shone on new Calgary Flames stars Nazem Kadri and Jacob Markstrom in their first pre-season appearances, it was journeyman Michael Stone who had the big night.
Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes

Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes

CALGARY — A family doctor in Calgary has filed a human rights complaint over Ottawa's decision to no longer require masks on airplanes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
'Ludicrous': Prosecutor questions testimony of teen in Calgary hit-and-run cop death

'Ludicrous': Prosecutor questions testimony of teen in Calgary hit-and-run cop death

CALGARY — A prosecutor suggested Wednesday a teen charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary Police Service officer had no reason to believe he was in danger. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec.
Canada's low-cost airlines expand services, announces Flair and Lynx

Canada's low-cost airlines expand services, announces Flair and Lynx

EDMONTON — Announcements from two of Canada's largest low-cost carriers propose expansion in the budget leisure market.
Alberta provincial court releases Indigenous Justice Strategy

Alberta provincial court releases Indigenous Justice Strategy

EDMONTON — Alberta's provincial court has announced a plan outlining ways it can better serve Indigenous people.
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