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Parole denied for convicted murder who escaped and took hostages in Alberta in 2011

Parole denied for convicted murder who escaped and took hostages in Alberta in 2011

A convicted murderer who overpowered a guard while on a day outing in Alberta and took hostages during a nine-day manhunt has been denied parole.
Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

CALGARY — Star captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead a veteran Canadian team at the 2024 women's world hockey championship. Poulin was one of 23 players named to Canada's roster Thursday by Hockey Canada for the tournament April 3-14 in Utica, N.Y.
Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fort McKay First Nation that the oilsands giant says could lead to its first-ever bitumen extraction project on reserve lands.
Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed

Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed

Environmental groups are asking Ottawa to enforce its rules on an Alberta coal site that has started building an underground test mine without fisheries permits that officials have said are required.
Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race

Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race

EDMONTON — With their Pacific Division rivals beefing up before the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers did their best to keep pace.
Oilers acquire defenceman Stecher from Coyotes ahead of trade deadline

Oilers acquire defenceman Stecher from Coyotes ahead of trade deadline

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Troy Stecher from the Arizona Coyotes, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Joint submission expected in sentencing of man for terrorism on social media posts

Joint submission expected in sentencing of man for terrorism on social media posts

CALGARY — A sentencing hearing has been delayed until next month for a man who pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge after admitting he shared recruitment videos for the Islamic State group on social media.
Auto dealership company AutoCanada reports Q4 loss, sales up from year ago

Auto dealership company AutoCanada reports Q4 loss, sales up from year ago

EDMONTON — AutoCanada Inc. reported a loss in its fourth quarter compared with a profit a year earlier as its revenue rose nearly seven per cent. The automobile dealership group said it lost $22.
Calgary Flames deal Hanifin to Vegas Golden Knights

Calgary Flames deal Hanifin to Vegas Golden Knights

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have traded defenceman Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights for draft picks and defenceman Daniil Miromanov.
Calgary Stampede banned from 2024 Pride parade 'for the foreseeable future'

Calgary Stampede banned from 2024 Pride parade 'for the foreseeable future'

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede has been banned from participating in this year's Pride parade because of the decades of abuse some of its members experienced at the hands of a former performance school staffer.
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