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Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

CALGARY — Fed up with taking heat for their industry's carbon footprint, Canadian ranchers say it's time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also preserving one of earth's most threatened ecosystems.
NHL roundup: Oilers win seventh straight by beating Devils 4-1

NHL roundup: Oilers win seventh straight by beating Devils 4-1

EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first National Hockey League victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday.
Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1

Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first NHL victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday. Pickard last won in the NHL on Jan.
Pickard, Oilers extend winning streak to seven games with 4-1 victory over Devils

Pickard, Oilers extend winning streak to seven games with 4-1 victory over Devils

EDMONTON — It has been a long time since Calvin Pickard picked up an NHL victory, but it came at the perfect time for the Edmonton Oilers.
Three people, including youth, charged with second-degree murder in Alberta death

Three people, including youth, charged with second-degree murder in Alberta death

JOHN D'OR PRAIRIE, Alta. — Three people, including a youth, face murder charges after police say a man was dropped off at a rural Alberta medical centre following an assault.
Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

CALGARY — An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization.
Snowboard sensations put on a Big Air show

Snowboard sensations put on a Big Air show

EDMONTON — No Canadians made it to the podium at Saturday night’s FIS World Cup Big Air Snowboard event at Commonwealth Stadium. But the night saw some snowboarding history being made.
Hischier scores twice as visiting New Jersey Devils top Calgary Flames 4-2

Hischier scores twice as visiting New Jersey Devils top Calgary Flames 4-2

CALGARY — New Jersey's improved play since Nico Hischier's return from injury continued on Saturday.
Bouchard's three-point performance keeps Oilers streaking with 4-3 victory over Wild

Bouchard's three-point performance keeps Oilers streaking with 4-3 victory over Wild

EDMONTON — Evan Bouchard has been red hot from the blue line for the Edmonton Oilers of late. Bouchard had two goals and an assist as the Oilers outlasted the Minnesota Wild for a 4-3 victory on Friday.
Review board denies discharge to man who killed five at Calgary house party

Review board denies discharge to man who killed five at Calgary house party

CALGARY — A mental health review board has rejected a discharge request from a man who killed five people at a Calgary house party almost a decade ago.
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