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Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

CALGARY — The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption.
Edmonton Oilers release Jake Virtanen from professional tryout offer

Edmonton Oilers release Jake Virtanen from professional tryout offer

EDMONTON — Jake Virtanen's tryout stint with the Edmonton Oilers is over. The club released the 26-year-old former Vancouver Canuck from his professional tryout offer on Thursday.
Regulator won't review decision to reject proposed feedlot near popular Alberta lake

Regulator won't review decision to reject proposed feedlot near popular Alberta lake

EDMONTON — An Alberta regulator has turned down a request to review its decision rejecting a proposed cattle feedlot near a popular recreational lake.
Sliders dismayed over Calgary track reno money funnelled to public day lodge

Sliders dismayed over Calgary track reno money funnelled to public day lodge

CALGARY — Provincial government money set aside to renovate the sliding track at Calgary's Canada Olympic Park has been redirected into the park's commercial side to a public day lodge.
University, college curling lags in Canadian curling scene

University, college curling lags in Canadian curling scene

CALGARY — In the aftermath of missing the playoffs in February's Winter Olympics, Jennifer Jones and her teammates discussed why other countries have become so strong in international curling.
Suncor Energy Inc. selling wind, solar assets to Canadian Utilities Limited

Suncor Energy Inc. selling wind, solar assets to Canadian Utilities Limited

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is selling its wind and solar assets to Canadian Utilities Limited for $730 million.
A provincial sales tax is the solution to Alberta's fiscal roller-coaster

A provincial sales tax is the solution to Alberta's fiscal roller-coaster

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. ___ Author: Robert (Bob) L.
Calgary Stampeders extend receiver Malik Henry's contract for three seasons

Calgary Stampeders extend receiver Malik Henry's contract for three seasons

CALGARY — The Stampeders have signed receiver Malik Henry to a three-year contract extension that keeps him in Calgary to the end of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old from Tifton, Ga.
Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier

Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier

EDMONTON — Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province’s new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the rest of the province.
Lifeguard faces criminal charge after man drowns at northern Alberta pool

Lifeguard faces criminal charge after man drowns at northern Alberta pool

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Alberta RCMP have charged a lifeguard with criminal negligence causing death after a drowning at a public swimming pool.
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