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Calgary Flames shut down McDavid, Draisaitl in 3-1 win over Edmonton Oilers

Calgary Flames shut down McDavid, Draisaitl in 3-1 win over Edmonton Oilers

Calgary held the NHL's top producers off the scoresheet and Flames forward Tyler Toffoli scored twice in a 3-1 win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
Young Newfoundland and Labrador team soaking up its first Brier experience

Young Newfoundland and Labrador team soaking up its first Brier experience

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — It wasn't the bright lights or TV cameras that gave Newfoundland and Labrador's Nicholas Codner the realization he was actually a competitor at the national men's curling championship.
Alberta's NHL clubs supporting Ukraine with Capitals' Alex Ovechkin set to arrive

Alberta's NHL clubs supporting Ukraine with Capitals' Alex Ovechkin set to arrive

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have demonstrated support for Ukraine and its struggle to repel Russia's invasion, but how far will Alberta's NHL clubs and their fans go when league star Alex Ovechkin is in their buildings? The Washi
Alberta to reduce gasoline tax, offer $150 rebate on electricity bills

Alberta to reduce gasoline tax, offer $150 rebate on electricity bills

EDMONTON — Alberta plans to temporarily end its tax on gas at the pump and to rebate some electricity costs to help consumers pummelled by high energy prices.
Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes calling for resignations amid toxic culture

Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes calling for resignations amid toxic culture

CALGARY — Some of Canada's top bobsled and skeleton athletes say their success in the sport hasn't come because of their national governing body -- but in spite of it.
Indigenous groups still aim to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, even as costs soar

Indigenous groups still aim to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, even as costs soar

CALGARY — Indigenous-led groups remain committed to pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline, even as cost overruns for the pipeline expansion project soar.
Vermilion Energy reports $344.6M Q4 profit, announces quarterly dividend

Vermilion Energy reports $344.6M Q4 profit, announces quarterly dividend

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $344.6 million compared with a loss of $57.7 million a year earlier, helped by higher oil and natural gas prices.
Roaring Game Returns: Brier is back in all of its traditional glory

Roaring Game Returns: Brier is back in all of its traditional glory

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — With every mediocre showing at a major international curling event, the debate is renewed.
Moulding's New Brunswick side comes up short against former teammate Bottcher

Moulding's New Brunswick side comes up short against former teammate Bottcher

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A night packed with wild swings of emotion caught up to Darren Moulding as he left the ice area Saturday at the Tim Hortons Brier.
Nick Suzuki, Sam Montembeault lead Montreal Canadiens over Oilers 5-2

Nick Suzuki, Sam Montembeault lead Montreal Canadiens over Oilers 5-2

EDMONTON — One may have been hard pressed to guess which team was still fighting for a playoff spot and which was long out of the picture on Saturday night in Edmonton.
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