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B.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL's salary cap

B.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL's salary cap

TORONTO — The B.C.
Wintry conditions hitting much of Canada, commuter chaos and power outages possible

Wintry conditions hitting much of Canada, commuter chaos and power outages possible

A blast of wintry weather across a swath of Canada is expected to disrupt commutes and bring possible power outages as a long line of warnings stretch from Edmonton to the shores of Lake Ontario.
Flames' faith in playoff push still strong after tough 5-2 loss to Stars

Flames' faith in playoff push still strong after tough 5-2 loss to Stars

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames intend to replicate the effort, but not the result. Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars belied the score as the Flames launched over 106 shot attempts, produced more high-danger chances and had two goals disallowed.
Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

Smith heads to Florida for controversial U.S. fundraising event at secret location

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith arrived somewhere in south Florida on Thursday to represent Alberta in a controversial fundraiser for a right-wing U.S. organization – but neither side would disclose the location.
Alberta Health Services claims fired CEO kept confidential emails, seeking injunction

Alberta Health Services claims fired CEO kept confidential emails, seeking injunction

EDMONTON — Alberta's health authority is claiming its fired former executive breached her employment agreement by holding on to confidential emails with information pertaining to allegations in a high-profile court case.
Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug-use site

Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug-use site

CALGARY — Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is in a stand-off with the Alberta government over her city's only drug-use site, accusing the province of dragging its heels to come up with a solution for its future.

Alberta considering killing its industrial carbon tax, email shows

The Alberta government is considering killing its industrial carbon tax, according to an industry association email obtained by The Narwhal.
Former deputy chief alleges Lethbridge police chief broke COVID rules in 2021

Former deputy chief alleges Lethbridge police chief broke COVID rules in 2021

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Lethbridge's police oversight board is looking into a complaint that the city's police chief broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7

Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7

CALGARY — The Alberta government has implemented temporary measures to allow military reservists to deploy as part of June's G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis Country.
Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

EDMONTON — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has sanctioned an Edmonton pathologist for comments and public statements he made during the COVID-19 pandemic. It says Dr.