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Chiu takes men's short program at Canadian figure skating championship

Chiu takes men's short program at Canadian figure skating championship

CALGARY — Wesley Chiu emerged as the early leader for a Canadian men's figure skating championship after winning Friday's short program.
Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline variance request

Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline variance request

CALGARY — The imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is more likely following Friday's decision by the Canada Energy Regulator to approve a request for a pipeline variance from the company building the project.
Record cold in Western Canada triggers havoc across B.C., Alberta

Record cold in Western Canada triggers havoc across B.C., Alberta

The extreme cold in Western Canada has delayed air travel, set off traffic chaos in some regions and endangered lives with no relief coming until after the weekend.
Veteran receiver Kyran Moore signs one-year extension with Elks

Veteran receiver Kyran Moore signs one-year extension with Elks

EDMONTON — Kyran Moore won't be hitting CFL free agency this year. The American receiver signed a one-year contract extension Friday with the Edmonton Elks.
Alberta police watchdog: Use of leg sweep that left suspect paralyzed was justified

Alberta police watchdog: Use of leg sweep that left suspect paralyzed was justified

SPIRIT RIVER, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says an RCMP officer was justified in a takedown that resulted in the broken neck and paralysis of a suspect during an arrest.
Edmonton hospital sets up space heaters in emergency room as weather disrupts heating

Edmonton hospital sets up space heaters in emergency room as weather disrupts heating

EDMONTON — Freezing temperatures in Edmonton have forced one of the city's hospitals to fire up temporary heaters in its emergency department.
WHL roundup: Finnie lifts Oil Kings to 6-5 win over Americans

WHL roundup: Finnie lifts Oil Kings to 6-5 win over Americans

EDMONTON — Marshall Finnie knocked in the game-winning goal at 18:56 in the third period as the Oil Kings edged the Americans. Gavin Hodnett scored twice while Ty Nash, Marshall Finnie, Roan Woodward and Cole Miller scored once for Edmonton.
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi planning to declare housing and homelessness emergency

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi planning to declare housing and homelessness emergency

EDMONTON — The mayor of Edmonton says he plans to declare a housing and homelessness emergency because the system has reached what he calls a "breaking point.
'I hope her face haunts you': Sentencing for man convicted in child's beating death

'I hope her face haunts you': Sentencing for man convicted in child's beating death

CALGARY — There were sobs and tears in a Calgary courtroom Thursday at the sentencing hearing for a man convicted in the beating death of his girlfriend’s three-year-old daughter. Ivy Wick was injured on Sept.
Alberta emergency doctors sometimes work for free, medical association says

Alberta emergency doctors sometimes work for free, medical association says

EDMONTON — The new president of emergency medicine for the Alberta Medical Association says ER physicians already coping with long hours, staff shortages and jammed waiting rooms are also being obligated, in some cases, to work for free. Dr.
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