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Body of third drowning victim found in southern Alberta river: RCMP

SPRING COULEE , Alta. — RCMP in southern Alberta say the body of the third victim of a drowning in the St. Mary River has been found. Police say the 17-year-old girl's body was recovered Thursday afternoon.

Jun 18, 2020 6:21 PM Read more >

WHL teams will need fans in seats to operate next season, says commissioner

CALGARY — Western Hockey League teams need their arenas at least half full with spectators next season to operate, according to the league's commissioner.

Jun 18, 2020 5:45 PM Read more >

Alberta introduces bill to extend COVID-related emergency labour, health rules

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation to extend existing emergency health and labour rules tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 18, 2020 5:41 PM Read more >

Kenney, NDP trade barbs on pitch for Alberta to quit CPP, build own pension plan

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition says having the province quit the Canada Pension Plan is a massive money-losing proposition and that Premier Jason Kenney is pursuing it out of spite against his nemesis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Jun 18, 2020 5:25 PM Read more >

Ovintiv lays off 25% of staff as fears rise for delayed oil industry recovery

CALGARY — Fears of persistently lower demand for oil are hitting home for industry workers as the world economy slowly strengthens following the deepest disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis. Oil and gas producer Ovintiv Inc.

Jun 18, 2020 4:41 PM Read more >

RCMP justified in 'harrowing' shootout that killed murder suspect: watchdog

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says it was necessary for RCMP officers to use lethal force against a suspect in the brutal slaying of a woman two years ago. Nadia El-Dib, 22, was found dead behind a Calgary home on March 25, 2018.

Jun 18, 2020 3:33 PM Read more >

'Life has to continue': Using sensors to track health risks in post-COVID world

CALGARY — A University of Calgary researcher says key cards, lanyards with sensors and wrist devices similar to Fitbits could help make schools and workplaces safer as people adjust to living with the novel coronavirus.

Jun 18, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

No call to buck, rodeo bulls and broncs idled by COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — Get Smart and Stevie Knicks are lounging in the penthouse pasture. Blackstone After Party is having sex. Rodeo announcers constantly refer to bucking stock as athletes and point out their performance accounts for half a rider's total score.

Jun 18, 2020 10:04 AM Read more >

Panel says Alberta should consider ditching CPP, RCMP; Kenney considers options

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leaving the Canada Pension Plan.

Jun 17, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Enbridge says 800 staff have taken voluntary buyouts offered to cut costs

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says 800 employees have voluntarily left the company, allowing it to avoid layoffs as it cuts costs to counter impacts from COVID-19 and lower global oil prices.

Jun 17, 2020 2:48 PM Read more >