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Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19, team in isolation

Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19, team in isolation

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19 since the club returned home from a game against the B.C. Lions.
Alberta records almost 2,000 new COVID-19 cases over three days

Alberta records almost 2,000 new COVID-19 cases over three days

CALGARY — Almost 2,000 new COVID-19 infections were identified in Alberta over the last three days for an active case count of 7,777. Alberta Health Services numbers show the province recorded 821 cases on Friday, 678 on Saturday and 473 on Sunday.
Stoney Nakoda celebrate name change of Alberta mountain landmark

Stoney Nakoda celebrate name change of Alberta mountain landmark

CANMORE, Alta. — The Alberta government says a prominent landmark in the Rocky Mountains has been renamed in the spirit of reconciliation.
Vaccinations to be required for fans at Calgary Flames, Stampeders, Hitmen games

Vaccinations to be required for fans at Calgary Flames, Stampeders, Hitmen games

CALGARY — Hockey and football fans in Calgary wanting to cheer on their teams in the stands will soon have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Women’s hockey calendar grows; worlds likely for summer 2022

Women’s hockey calendar grows; worlds likely for summer 2022

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The International Ice Hockey Federation is expected to add a women’s world hockey championship next summer, which will put it in the same calendar year as the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Another summer women's world hockey championship expected in 2022

Another summer women's world hockey championship expected in 2022

CALGARY — A dearth of international women's hockey is about to be replaced by an abundance of it.
Canada, U.S. improve to 2-0 in women's world hockey on record-tying day for Knight

Canada, U.S. improve to 2-0 in women's world hockey on record-tying day for Knight

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight tied former U.S. star Cammi Granato's record for goals in women's world hockey championship play with 44 in the Americans' 3-0 victory over Finland on Sunday night. Making her U.S.
Canada leans on offensive depth in 5-1 win over Russia in women's world hockey

Canada leans on offensive depth in 5-1 win over Russia in women's world hockey

CALGARY — Canada got offensive contributions from the young and the veteran in a 5-1 win Sunday over Russia at the women's world hockey championship.
Edmonton Stingers beat Niagara River Lions to win second CEBL title in a row

Edmonton Stingers beat Niagara River Lions to win second CEBL title in a row

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Stingers beat the Niagara River Lions by a large margin to win the Canadian Elite Basketball League final Sunday.
Insurance industry seeks to limit fossil fuel exposure amid growing climate threat

Insurance industry seeks to limit fossil fuel exposure amid growing climate threat

CALGARY — With global climate change threatening to wreak havoc on their industry, insurance companies are increasingly looking to limit their exposure to the fossil fuel sector.
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