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Edmonton Elks sign Boyko to two-year contract extension

Edmonton Elks sign Boyko to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian offensive lineman Brett Boyko two a two-year contract extension Wednesday. Boyko was slated to become a free agent next month.
Canmore resident group asks government for environmental assessment of developments

Canmore resident group asks government for environmental assessment of developments

CANMORE, Alta. — A group of Canmore residents is asking the Alberta government to follow its own legislation and refer two major developments in the mountain town for an environmental assessment.
Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year

Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year

CALGARY — Reggie Begelton is sticking around Calgary for another year. A league source said Wednesday the veteran receiver and Calgary Stampeders have agreed to a new contract that will keep Begelton in Alberta through the 2025 season.
'The safest option': Calgary takes action to protect homeless during frigid weather

'The safest option': Calgary takes action to protect homeless during frigid weather

CALGARY — The City of Calgary has announced plans to help keep homeless people safe during extreme cold weather. The city has plunged into a deep freeze with a daytime high of -29 C expected on Friday.
Edmonton holds off on clearing final 'high risk' homeless encampment

Edmonton holds off on clearing final 'high risk' homeless encampment

EDMONTON — Police detailed the health and safety dangers of homeless camps in Alberta's capital, as officers held off on taking down the eighth and final encampment they deemed to be "high risk" with a cold snap looming.
Flames catch fire in 3rd period, burn Senators 6-3

Flames catch fire in 3rd period, burn Senators 6-3

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich and Blake Coleman each scored twice and the Calgary Flames scored four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Flames catch fire in third period, burn Senators 6-3

Flames catch fire in third period, burn Senators 6-3

CALGARY — A blend of skill and good fortune had Noah Hanifin in the middle of the Calgary Flames stirring third-period comeback on Tuesday.
Disgraced Calgary doctor receives another 3-year sentence for sex assault on patients

Disgraced Calgary doctor receives another 3-year sentence for sex assault on patients

CALGARY — A disgraced Calgary neurologist has again been sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting dozens of patients over three decades.
Edmonton Elks release quarterback Cornelius, linebacker Konar

Edmonton Elks release quarterback Cornelius, linebacker Konar

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released American quarterback Taylor Cornelius and Canadian linebacker Adam Konar on Tuesday. The release of Cornelius wasn't surprising as Edmonton signed veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson last weekend.
External corrosion caused Alberta pipeline rupture, fire: Transportation Safety Board

External corrosion caused Alberta pipeline rupture, fire: Transportation Safety Board

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board says external corrosion led to a natural gas pipeline rupture that caused an explosion near a small northwestern Alberta community.
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