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Kerri Einarson wins second straight Canadian women's curling championship

Kerri Einarson wins second straight Canadian women's curling championship

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson's second Canadian women's curling championship was very different from her first.
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Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer

Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer

CALGARY — Rodeo fans love the thrill of a bronc exploding into the ring, cowboy temporarily aboard. How the horse feels about it hasn't been so clear.
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WHL Roundup: Oliver, Guenther each score pair of goals as Oil Kings defeat Hurricanes

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Dylan Guenther and Kaid Oliver each scored two goals in a 7-2 Edmonton Oil Kings win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Oliver also had two assists to cap off his four-point night while Guenther added an assist to his tally.
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No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0

No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0

EDMONTON — The Maple Leafs knew even with Auston Matthews they would need to be at their best against a surging opponent. Subtracting the NHL's leading goal scorer from Toronto's lineup due to injury further increased the degree of difficulty.
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Ontario's Rachel Homan reaches Tournament of Hearts final for third straight year

Ontario's Rachel Homan reaches Tournament of Hearts final for third straight year

CALGARY — Rachel Homan is in familiar territory in a strange curling season. She'll skip Ontario in a third straight Canadian women's curling championship final Sunday.
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Alberta Premier slams vandalism after slur painted on MLA's office window

Alberta Premier slams vandalism after slur painted on MLA's office window

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is condemning alleged vandalism at the office of an Opposition legislature member.
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Alberta Health Services head sorry for glitches in vaccine booking system for seniors

EDMONTON — The president of Alberta's health delivery agency is apologizing for problems residents experienced earlier this week when they tried booking COVID-19 vaccinations for older family members. Alberta Health Services president Dr.
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Toronto star Auston Matthews won't play as Leafs face Oilers

Toronto star Auston Matthews won't play as Leafs face Oilers

EDMONTON — The Maple Leafs will be without star centre Auston Matthews when they take on the Edmonton Oilers Saturday. Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe says Matthews won't play due to a wrist injury that he's been dealing with for much of the year.
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Homan and Einarson improve to 9-1 at Canadian women's curling championship

Homan and Einarson improve to 9-1 at Canadian women's curling championship

CALGARY — The favourites set the tone in championship pool play Friday at the Canadian women's curling championship.
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Mark Simpson, Adam Ruzicka both score twice, Heat down Marlies 8-1

CALGARY — Mark Simpson and Adam Ruzicka each had a pair of goals as the Stockton Heat downed the Toronto Marlies 8-1 on Friday in American Hockey League action.
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