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Flames get Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for fifth-round pick in 2024 draft

Flames get Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for fifth-round pick in 2024 draft

CALGARY — While the Calgary Flames had a relatively quiet day on Friday making just one minor move before the NHL trade deadline, there was no lack of noise leading up to it for Craig Conroy.
No charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race: Alberta RCMP

No charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race: Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP won't lay criminal charges following a multi-year probe into alleged voter identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race that saw former premier Jason Kenney elected leader.
Edmonton Oilers stand pat at trade deadline after making deals earlier this week

Edmonton Oilers stand pat at trade deadline after making deals earlier this week

EDMONTON — Through the first half of the season, the word from Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland didn’t change.
Parks Canada investigation finds no evidence of Banff cougar attack

Parks Canada investigation finds no evidence of Banff cougar attack

BANFF, Alta. — Parks Canada says an investigation has turned up no evidence of a cougar attack reported last month in Banff National Park. Alberta Health Services has said emergency crews responded to the Rockbound Lake trailhead on Feb.
Three-week trial set for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen mom

Three-week trial set for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen mom

CALGARY — A three-week trial has been scheduled for next year in Calgary for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976. Ronald James Edwards, 74, of Sundre, Alta., is set to appear before a judge and jury on March 3, 2025.
Ravens top Cascades to open title defence at U Sports women's basketball Final 8

Ravens top Cascades to open title defence at U Sports women's basketball Final 8

EDMONTON — Kali Pocrnic had a game-high 25 points as the Carleton Ravens opened their title defence with a 75-58 win over the Fraser Valley Cascades on Thursday at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8.
Flames acquire centre Riley Damiani from Stars for centre Emilio Pettersen

Flames acquire centre Riley Damiani from Stars for centre Emilio Pettersen

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have acquired centre Riley Damiani from the Dallas Stars in exchange for centre Emilio Pettersen.
Parole denied for convicted murder who escaped and took hostages in Alberta in 2011

Parole denied for convicted murder who escaped and took hostages in Alberta in 2011

A convicted murderer who overpowered a guard while on a day outing in Alberta and took hostages during a nine-day manhunt has been denied parole.
Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

CALGARY — Star captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead a veteran Canadian team at the 2024 women's world hockey championship. Poulin was one of 23 players named to Canada's roster Thursday by Hockey Canada for the tournament April 3-14 in Utica, N.Y.
Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fort McKay First Nation that the oilsands giant says could lead to its first-ever bitumen extraction project on reserve lands.
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