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Baumgartner to lead Canada at U18 worlds; Cheverie 1st woman to coach Canadian men

Baumgartner to lead Canada at U18 worlds; Cheverie 1st woman to coach Canadian men

CALGARY — Nolan Baumgartner has been named head coach of Canada's team for the upcoming men's under-18 world hockey championship. Kori Cheverie, Todd Miller and David Struch will serve as assistants, joined by goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood.
WHL Roundup: Bains, King lead Rebels to 8-3 rout of Hitmen

WHL Roundup: Bains, King lead Rebels to 8-3 rout of Hitmen

CALGARY — REBELS 8 HITMEN 3 Arshdeep Bains scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Red Deer Rebels to an 8-3 rout of the Calgary Hitmen Wednesday in the WHL. The four points Bains tallied brought his WHL-leading total to 110 on the season.
Alberta government says it's not surprised about the rise in COVID-19 cases

Alberta government says it's not surprised about the rise in COVID-19 cases

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is warning people to take proper COVID-19 precautions as people prepare to gather over the Easter long weekend.
WestJet brings back former exec to helm budget carrier Swoop

WestJet brings back former exec to helm budget carrier Swoop

CALGARY — The WestJet Group says it has hired Bob Cummings to reprise his role as president of discount subsidiary Swoop.
Ex-Alberta justice minister found in contempt of court for defamation-threat letter

Ex-Alberta justice minister found in contempt of court for defamation-threat letter

EDMONTON — A former Alberta justice minister has been found in contempt of court for threatening to sue a plaintiff in the middle of her testimony in a civil trial.
Alberta government announces it will match federal funding for transit

Alberta government announces it will match federal funding for transit

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will match federal funding for municipal transportation across the province because a lot of revenue has been lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shaw posts lower second-quarter profit and revenue, remains focused on Rogers deal

Shaw posts lower second-quarter profit and revenue, remains focused on Rogers deal

CALGARY — Shaw Communications Inc. recorded a smaller profit in its latest quarter as revenue also edged down ahead of its planned multibillion-dollar takeover by one of Canada's largest telecoms.
Why did Amazon workers win the fight to form a union in Staten Island but not in Alberta?

Why did Amazon workers win the fight to form a union in Staten Island but not in Alberta?

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Tkachuk scores three, Gaudreau passes 100-point mark as Flames down Kraken 5-3

Tkachuk scores three, Gaudreau passes 100-point mark as Flames down Kraken 5-3

CALGARY — Johnny Gaudreau's major milestone sparked a big third period comeback for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Going once, going twice: Calgary Stampede canvas auction returns after pandemic delay

Going once, going twice: Calgary Stampede canvas auction returns after pandemic delay

CALGARY — The return of the Calgary Stampede's canvas auction Tuesday night mirrored much of the economic uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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