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Alberta electricity operator ends grid alert, says more wind and sun helped system

Alberta electricity operator ends grid alert, says more wind and sun helped system

EDMONTON — Alberta's electricity operator says it ended a grid alert after more wind and solar power on Monday helped ease strain on the system.
Delay in weeks-long trial for man accused of kidnapping, sex assault in Calgary

Delay in weeks-long trial for man accused of kidnapping, sex assault in Calgary

CALGARY — A French-language trial for a man accused of sexually assaulting seven women was delayed Monday for an undetermined period of time.
Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian Judge to contract extension

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian Judge to contract extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders re-signed linebacker Cam Judge to a contract extension Monday. The 29-year-old Judge was slated to become a CFL free agent after the 2024 season but is now under contract with Calgary through the 2025 campaign.
Sorensen named to Canadian figure skating team for Four Continents

Sorensen named to Canadian figure skating team for Four Continents

CALGARY — Nikolaj Sorensen and Laurence Fournier Beaudry have been named to Canada's figure skating team for the Four Continents championship later this month.
WHL roundup: Hitmen score 4 in third period to clip Americans 6-4

WHL roundup: Hitmen score 4 in third period to clip Americans 6-4

CALGARY — Ethan Moore scored twice, including once in a four-goal third period outburst, as the Calgary Hitmen beat the visiting Tri-City Americans 6-4 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Source: Calgary Stampeders sign veteran linebacker Judge to extension

Source: Calgary Stampeders sign veteran linebacker Judge to extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed linebacker Cam Judge to a contract extension.
Premiers pan green-energy plans as cold weather strains Alberta's electricity grid

Premiers pan green-energy plans as cold weather strains Alberta's electricity grid

EDMONTON — Some Prairie politicians are taking Ottawa to task over its green-energy plans amid bone-chilling low temperatures, claiming on social media that electricity grid alerts in Alberta show renewables can't be depended on when temperatures plu
French-language trial to be held in Calgary, not 'particularly common' in Alberta

French-language trial to be held in Calgary, not 'particularly common' in Alberta

CALGARY — A man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting five women in Calgary has opted for a French-language trial, which is relatively uncommon in the Alberta Court of Justice but legally required if requested.
Ruiter, Chiu win their first Canadian figure skating titles

Ruiter, Chiu win their first Canadian figure skating titles

CALGARY — The moment wasn't too big for Kaiya Ruiter. The 17-year-old Calgarian won Saturday's free skate in her hometown to claim her first Canadian women's figure skating championship.
Chiu takes men's short program at Canadian figure skating championship

Chiu takes men's short program at Canadian figure skating championship

CALGARY — Wesley Chiu emerged as the early leader for a Canadian men's figure skating championship after winning Friday's short program.
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