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'He was a messenger': Defence disputes accused was leader at Alberta border blockade

'He was a messenger': Defence disputes accused was leader at Alberta border blockade

A lawyer for one of three men on trial for their roles in the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., argued Thursday his client was nothing more than a messenger.
Hyman, Draisaitl lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

Hyman, Draisaitl lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night despite the absence of star forward Connor McDavid.
Hyman, Draisaitl push Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

Hyman, Draisaitl push Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers plotted the correct course even without their captain on Wednesday.
Oilers star Connor McDavid out for game against Golden Knights

Oilers star Connor McDavid out for game against Golden Knights

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid missed Wednesday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take part in pregame warm-ups after missing the team’s morning skate and practice on Tuesday.
Oilers superstar Connor McDavid out against visiting Golden Knights

Oilers superstar Connor McDavid out against visiting Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is out for Wednesday's game against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take warm-up before the game after missing the team's morning skate and practice on Tuesday.
Alberta tables gatekeeper bill on federal funding, cites housing money as last straw

Alberta tables gatekeeper bill on federal funding, cites housing money as last straw

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced legislation to gatekeep and if necessary veto any future deal struck between municipalities and the federal government.
Police looking into whether deadly Edmonton shooting linked to extortion schemes

Police looking into whether deadly Edmonton shooting linked to extortion schemes

EDMONTON — Police say they won't be laying charges in a deadly shooting in Edmonton this week because the suspect killed himself. Officers were called Monday to a shooting in the city's southwest where they found two men dead.
Mischief trial hears Mounties tried to convince Alberta border protesters to quit

Mischief trial hears Mounties tried to convince Alberta border protesters to quit

An RCMP officer has described the tenuous, and often fraught, relationship police forged with protesters as they tried to end the COVID-era border blockade in Coutts, Alta. Sgt.
Wind, solar operators urged to invest now to protect against extreme weather risks

Wind, solar operators urged to invest now to protect against extreme weather risks

CALGARY — Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.
Mother, five children reported missing in central Alberta found safe

Mother, five children reported missing in central Alberta found safe

RIMBEY, Alta. — RCMP say a mother and her five children reported missing from central Alberta have been found safe. Police say they can't reveal where the family was located due to privacy concerns.
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