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Triathlete Paula Findlay wins time trial at Canadian Road Championships

Triathlete Paula Findlay wins time trial at Canadian Road Championships

EDMONTON — Olympic triathlete Paula Findlay has a new title — Canadian road cycling champion. The 33-year-old finished first in the elite women's time trial race at the Canadian Road Championships on Thursday with a time of 44 minutes 40.4 second.
'Miraculous event:' Pope visiting former Alberta residential school site during visit

'Miraculous event:' Pope visiting former Alberta residential school site during visit

The program for Pope's trip to Canada next month includes a visit to the site of a former Alberta residential school with survivors, the Vatican said Thursday. The papal visit is set to start in Edmonton on July 24 and end in Iqaluit on July 29.
Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton

Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders listed quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell as questionable for Saturday's game against the Edmonton Elks in the team's injury report Thursday. Mitchell took limited reps in Thursday's practice at McMahon Stadium.
Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions

Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions

EDMONTON — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger, intrigue and implacable division.
Alberta UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith promises immediate sovereignty act

Alberta UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith promises immediate sovereignty act

EDMONTON — One of the front-runners to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta’s premier says if she wins, legislation would come this fall to ignore federal laws along with steps to create a provincial police force and tax-collection agency.
'Over the top hypocrisy' of F1 oilsands protest helps Alberta's case, Kenney argues

'Over the top hypocrisy' of F1 oilsands protest helps Alberta's case, Kenney argues

WASHINGTON — The "over-the-top hypocrisy" outspoken Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel displayed on his T-shirt and helmet last weekend in Montreal is just the sort of thing Premier Jason Kenney says he needs to disprove and discredit the critics of
A look at the former Alberta residential school site Pope Francis plans to visit

A look at the former Alberta residential school site Pope Francis plans to visit

The Vatican has provided more details on Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada next month. The itinerary includes a stop at the site of a former residential school in Maskwacis, south of Edmonton.
Imperial Oil signs deal with E3 Lithium to advance pilot project

Imperial Oil signs deal with E3 Lithium to advance pilot project

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. has signed a deal to help advance a lithium project in Alberta's historic Leduc oilfield. The agreement will see Imperial invest $6.
'Real strain': Health minister wants to reduce stress on health care after COVID-19

'Real strain': Health minister wants to reduce stress on health care after COVID-19

CALGARY — Alberta's health minister says the province will remain vigilant despite lifting most restrictions in the province related to COVID-19.
Alberta UCP announces cost of living measures as provincial inflation rate rises

Alberta UCP announces cost of living measures as provincial inflation rate rises

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative government has announced two measures to help curb an increasing cost of living.
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