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Outgoing mayors in Calgary, Edmonton reflect on wide-open races to replace them

Outgoing mayors in Calgary, Edmonton reflect on wide-open races to replace them

CALGARY — Alberta's two big cities will get new mayors this fall and voters will choose whether to build on the progressive legacies of Calgary's Naheed Nenshi and Edmonton's Don Iveson or swing toward a more conservative vision.
'Sad and disappointed': COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Alberta-US border cancelled

'Sad and disappointed': COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Alberta-US border cancelled

A feel-good story in which a Montana First Nation was holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Canada-United States border in southwestern Alberta has come to an end.
Alberta teachers pass motion of non-confidence in education minister

Alberta teachers pass motion of non-confidence in education minister

EDMONTON — Delegates at the Alberta Teachers Association annual assembly almost unanimously endorsed a motion of non-confidence in the education minister on Sunday, following months of animosity between teachers and the provincial government.
Stastny scores OT winner, Jets win both games in Edmonton for series lead

Stastny scores OT winner, Jets win both games in Edmonton for series lead

EDMONTON — A Paul Stastny overtime winner and another stellar outing by Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg's net gave the Jets a two-game lead in their playoff series with the Edmonton Oilers.
U.S. moves to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports

U.S. moves to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports

CALGARY — A move by the U.S.
Full parole denied for man who strangled wife, buried body in their Calgary home

Full parole denied for man who strangled wife, buried body in their Calgary home

BOWDEN, Alta.
Forest product prices show continued strength, industry analysts report

Forest product prices show continued strength, industry analysts report

CALGARY — Analysts say there's little immediate relief in store for Canadian home renovators and builders despite a slight recent softening in the pace of orders for forest products.
'No evidence': Researcher behind 'anti-Alberta' inquiry backs off assertion

'No evidence': Researcher behind 'anti-Alberta' inquiry backs off assertion

EDMONTON — A researcher whose work helped prompt Alberta's inquiry into anti-oilsands campaigns seems to have backed away from one of her major allegations. Vivian Krause says she has never accused U.S.
Calgary's Secret Cup first elite women's hockey games in Canada in over a year

Calgary's Secret Cup first elite women's hockey games in Canada in over a year

CALGARY — With the attitude of better late than never, Canada's top women's hockey players are relieved to have the chance to finally play meaningful games.
CP Rail still seeking regulatory OK for KCS deal in case CN deal fails

CP Rail still seeking regulatory OK for KCS deal in case CN deal fails

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it is still seeking regulatory approval to acquire Kansas City Southern in case the U.S. railway's deal with rival Canadian National Railway Co. is unable to go ahead. In a letter to the U.S.
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