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Former Calgary teacher accused of sexually assaulting students in 1990s

Former Calgary teacher accused of sexually assaulting students in 1990s

CALGARY — A former Calgary teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting two students in the 1990s. Police say they were made aware of the allegations last year when the male complainants came forward.
Three bison harvested in Indigenous-led Banff National Park ceremonial hunt

Three bison harvested in Indigenous-led Banff National Park ceremonial hunt

BANFF, Alta. — The first ceremonial bison hunt in Banff National Park has been completed under an Indigenous-led pilot project. Parks Canada and the Indigenous Advisory Circle say three animals were harvested in a free-range hunt last year.
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.
McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision

McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid admitted that he's not proud of cross-checking an opponent on the face. But, the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner said that NHL officials need to be more consistent in the way that they call games.
Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree

Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs if President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, but not all of the country's premiers support that approach.
Hec Crighton Trophy winner Elgersma cracks CFL Scouting Bureaus winter list

Hec Crighton Trophy winner Elgersma cracks CFL Scouting Bureaus winter list

TORONTO — The second time was the charm for Taylor Elgersma. The Wilfrid Laurier quarterback cracked the winter edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau's top-20 list of eligible prospects for the league's 2025 draft Wednesday.
'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.
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.