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Racism directed at Bear sparks jump in donations to Beckie Scott's Spirit North

Racism directed at Bear sparks jump in donations to Beckie Scott's Spirit North

CANMORE, Alta. — The racism directed at Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear has prompted a jump in donations to an Indigenous sport organization founded by Olympic cross-country ski champion Beckie Scott.
Montreal's Team Bauer edges Calgary's Team Scotiabank at Secret Dream Gap Tour

Montreal's Team Bauer edges Calgary's Team Scotiabank at Secret Dream Gap Tour

CALGARY — Jessie Eldridge had a goal and an assist as Montreal's Team Bauer beat Calgary's Team Scotiabank 4-3 at the Secret Dream Gap Tour women's hockey tournament Friday.
Alberta Health Services drops contempt of court application against Calgary pastor

Alberta Health Services drops contempt of court application against Calgary pastor

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says it has withdrawn its contempt of court application against a Calgary pastor who was arrested earlier this month on allegations of violating COVID-19 laws.
Public health professor calls Alberta's move to close safe injection site tragic

Public health professor calls Alberta's move to close safe injection site tragic

CALGARY — A professor of public health says the Alberta government's decision to close down a safe injection site in Calgary is short-sighted and sad.
'Critical time for Alberta': Province reaches 60 per cent COVID-19 vaccine target

'Critical time for Alberta': Province reaches 60 per cent COVID-19 vaccine target

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says more than 60 per cent of the province's eligible citizens have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine — a key benchmark in its phased reopening plan.
Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher

Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher

EDMONTON — The Canadian Press has clarified a May 21 story on “anti-Alberta” inquiry researcher Vivian Krause. An early version of the story did not include proper sourcing in headlines and the lead paragraph.
Country singer Paul Brandt won't perform if Calgary Stampede goes ahead

Country singer Paul Brandt won't perform if Calgary Stampede goes ahead

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is expected to go ahead this summer, but the country music star initially pegged to headline the main stage won't be taking part.
Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer

Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer

Two different grizzly bears were behind a pair of fatal attacks in the Alberta foothills, a provincial wildlife officer said Friday.
Alberta man sentenced after assaulting father and shooting at six Mounties

Alberta man sentenced after assaulting father and shooting at six Mounties

EDMONTON — A man who was in a mental crisis has received a 6 1/2 year sentence after he assaulted his father and shot at six RCMP officers from the garage of his rural Alberta home.
CanWel to change name to Doman Building Materials effective Monday

CanWel to change name to Doman Building Materials effective Monday

CALGARY — Vancouver-based CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. says it will change its name to Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. effective Monday.
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