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Government cuts $500K in funding to Alberta disability organization

Government cuts $500K in funding to Alberta disability organization

EDMONTON — Another disability advocacy organization says its funding has been cut by the Alberta government.
'Tiny walking watermelons': Calgary zoo says Malayan tapir expecting a calf

'Tiny walking watermelons': Calgary zoo says Malayan tapir expecting a calf

CALGARY — The Calgary zoo is expecting a new addition this summer that it says will look like a little watermelon on four legs Four-year-old Malayan tapir Sempurna is pregnant with a calf sired by 23-year-old Tanuck.
Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada's political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S.
Edmonton teen in coma after bar attack in resort in Dominican Republic

Edmonton teen in coma after bar attack in resort in Dominican Republic

EDMONTON — An Edmonton woman says she's hoping her teenage son wakes up from an induced coma soon so she can bring him home after a bar fight in the Dominican Republic left him with a traumatic brain injury. "I'm stressed.
CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak

CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.
Families, special needs students feeling the strain in Edmonton school strike

Families, special needs students feeling the strain in Edmonton school strike

EDMONTON — Educational assistants work with Diana Halabi’s daughter, Zahea, from the minute they take her off the school bus until she gets back on it.
Red-hot Capitals getting key contributions from more than just Ovechkin

Red-hot Capitals getting key contributions from more than just Ovechkin

EDMONTON — Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goal scoring record has certainly been a worthy story, but a number of other guys are having either resurgent or career seasons for the red-hot Washington Capitals.

WHL roundup: Tigers unload offence on Pats in 10-4 triumph

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Kadon McCann, Ryder Ritchie and Liam Ruck all scored twice, and Hunter St. Martin chipped in with four assists as the Medicine Hat Tigers crushed the visiting Regina Pats 10-4 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

Pierre-Luc Dubois leads league-leading Capitals to 3-2 win over the Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Dubois paces hot Capitals to 3-2 road win over Oilers

Dubois paces hot Capitals to 3-2 road win over Oilers

EDMONTON — Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday.