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Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs

Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs

CALGARY — It could be a long, lean winter in cattle country as drought-ravaged western Canadian ranchers struggle to secure feed to get their livestock through the cold months.
Joel Hofer earns first career shutout as Blues blank slumping Flames 3-0

Joel Hofer earns first career shutout as Blues blank slumping Flames 3-0

CALGARY — Rookie goaltender Joel Hofer has his first career NHL shutout and his dad will soon have a new souvenir. Hofer made 27 saves and Oskar Sundqvist paced the offence with a goal and an assist on Thursday night as the St.
Fox and Schneider get a goal and an assist each, Quick posts shutout, Rangers top Oilers 3-0

Fox and Schneider get a goal and an assist each, Quick posts shutout, Rangers top Oilers 3-0

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Adam Fox and Braden Schneider each had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Quick made 29 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Thursday night.
Jonathan Quick makes 29 saves for the shutout as Rangers blank Oilers 3-0

Jonathan Quick makes 29 saves for the shutout as Rangers blank Oilers 3-0

EDMONTON — Jonathan Quick has been too much for the Edmonton Oilers to handle throughout his career and that trend continued on Thursday.
Stampeders looking to keep momentum going against Blue Bombers

Stampeders looking to keep momentum going against Blue Bombers

CALGARY — Don’t tell Calgary linebacker Micah Awe that Friday night’s game between the Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium doesn’t mean anything.
Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number

Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will continue its $7.5-million pension-exit advertising and survey campaign, despite acknowledging the key dollar figure is disputed and likely headed to court.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at a climate conference in Calgary on Thursday that achieving an electricity grid that depends on renewable power by 2035 is "fantasy thinking.
Canadians must 'see themselves' in justice system, says top court nominee Mary Moreau

Canadians must 'see themselves' in justice system, says top court nominee Mary Moreau

OTTAWA — All Canadians must be able to see themselves in the justice system to have faith in how it works, says the veteran Alberta judge selected to fill a seat on the country's top court.
Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector 'exceedingly strong' in 2024

Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector 'exceedingly strong' in 2024

CALGARY — The outlook for Canada's oil and gas industry heading into 2024 is "exceedingly strong," the CEO of Canada's largest drilling rig contracting company said Thursday. Kevin Neveu, CEO of Calgary-based Precision Drilling Corp.
'A sculpture garden': acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace

'A sculpture garden': acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace

CALGARY — A globally recognized artist is to design the rooftop terrace for the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. The 13,000-square-foot terrace will be housed at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture.
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