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Connor's OT winner lifts Jets past Oilers, who lost McDavid late

Connor's OT winner lifts Jets past Oilers, who lost McDavid late

EDMONTON — Kyle Connor scored the overtime winner as the Winnipeg Jets came away with a narrow 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Oilers captain Connor McDavid misses 3rd period against Jets due to lower-body injury

Oilers captain Connor McDavid misses 3rd period against Jets due to lower-body injury

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Oilers captain Connor McDavid sustained a lower-body injury and has been ruled out from playing in the third period in Edmonton’s home game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
Health agency head rebuts Alberta government's defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Health agency head rebuts Alberta government's defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

EDMONTON — The former head of Alberta Health Services says arguments by the province that she was fired for incompetence are not only false but also "vindictive and malicious.
Injured Draisaitl out against Jets as Oilers opt for caution

Injured Draisaitl out against Jets as Oilers opt for caution

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl's drive for 50 goals will have to wait. Draisaitl was out of the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers' matchup against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that in her first face-to-face meeting with the new prime minister she gave him an earful on wildfires and oil sales and warned him national unity hangs in the balance.
Tesla vehicle fires being investigated as arson: Calgary police

Tesla vehicle fires being investigated as arson: Calgary police

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are investigating after two Tesla vehicles are believed to have been intentionally set on fire. Officers were called to a downtown charging station Tuesday night and found a Tesla car on fire.
Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

More money is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild.
Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets.
Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

There's been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease. Public Health Ontario is reporting 470 measles cases since an outbreak began in October.
Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing data

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is proposing a law it says would ban federal employees from going on any oil-related sites -- from wellheads to corporate head offices -- but critics say the province doesn't have the legal right to do so.
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