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WHL roundup: Finnie, Roersma help Oil Kings knock off Hitmen 8-4

WHL roundup: Finnie, Roersma help Oil Kings knock off Hitmen 8-4

CALGARY — Marshall Finnie scored twice and Rylen Roersma had a goal and two assists as the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings knocked off the Calgary Hitmen 8-4 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

VANCOUVER — Renoldo Robinson wasn’t even born the last time the University of Victoria Vikes lifted the Canadian men’s university basketball championship trophy.
Alberta school boards strike tentative deal with unionized support workers

Alberta school boards strike tentative deal with unionized support workers

EDMONTON — The union representing more than 4,000 school support workers says they have reached tentative deals that could end a two-month strike as early as Wednesday.
Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.
Woman killed in Friday avalanche while skiing in Kananaskis Country

Woman killed in Friday avalanche while skiing in Kananaskis Country

KANANASKIS, Alta. — A woman has died after an avalanche in the backcountry west of Calgary. RCMP say four people were out skiing near Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis Country on Friday afternoon when an avalanche hit.
Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

EDMONTON — Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't fazed by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.
Alert issued on potential measles exposure after case confirmed in Calgary

Alert issued on potential measles exposure after case confirmed in Calgary

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a possible exposure to measles after a case was confirmed in the Calgary area.
Kelly ends 20-game drought with two-goal effort in Avs' 4-2 win over Flames

Kelly ends 20-game drought with two-goal effort in Avs' 4-2 win over Flames

CALGARY — Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly had plenty of reasons to be excited on Friday night.
WHL: Oasiz Wiesblatt scores twice including OT winner to lift Tigers past Hurricanes

WHL: Oasiz Wiesblatt scores twice including OT winner to lift Tigers past Hurricanes

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Oasiz Wiesblatt capped a two-goal effort with the game winner 1:56 into overtime as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
Calgary Dinos, Victoria Vikes set to meet for U Sports men's basketball title

Calgary Dinos, Victoria Vikes set to meet for U Sports men's basketball title

VANCOUVER — Nate Petrone led the way with 30 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Calgary Dinos thumped the UPEI Panthers 87-54 on Friday in U Sports men's basketball Final 8 semifinal action.
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