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Youth accused in Calgary police officer's death chooses trial by judge and jury

Youth accused in Calgary police officer's death chooses trial by judge and jury

CALGARY — A trial date is to be set next month for an 18-year-old man charged as a young offender in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer. The accused is charged with first-degree murder in the New Year's Eve death of Sgt.
Women's hockey star Danielle Goyette joins Wickenheiser on Toronto Maple Leafs staff

Women's hockey star Danielle Goyette joins Wickenheiser on Toronto Maple Leafs staff

CALGARY — Canadian women's hockey veteran Danielle Goyette has been named director of player development for the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League affiliate.
Whitecap Resources shares rise on dividend bump, buyback renewal, acquisition close

Whitecap Resources shares rise on dividend bump, buyback renewal, acquisition close

CALGARY — Shares in oilpatch consolidator Whitecap Resources Inc. are on the rise after it closed its acquisition of Kicking Horse Oil & Gas earlier than expected and raised its dividend by eight per cent.
Pastor, candidate under restraining order arrested for allegedly breaking COVID laws

Pastor, candidate under restraining order arrested for allegedly breaking COVID laws

CALGARY — A Calgary mayoral candidate who is under a restraining order and a pastor both face charges for allegedly violating COVID-19 laws over the weekend. The Calgary Police Service alleges Kevin J.
Big third period lifts Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 victory over Edmonton Oilers

Big third period lifts Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 victory over Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko added to an already deep collection of highlight reel-worthy saves on Saturday.
'It was a going concern': Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale

'It was a going concern': Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale

WAYNE, Alta. — Built during the First World War, it survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and the closure of coal mines in the 1950s. Now the historic Last Chance Saloon in the ghost town of Wayne in southern Alberta is up for sale.
Fire investigators can't pin cause of fire at Edmonton-area seniors complex

Fire investigators can't pin cause of fire at Edmonton-area seniors complex

ST. ALBERT, Alta. — Fire investigators say they have been unable to figure out what caused a fire at an Edmonton-area retirement and long-term care complex last week.
Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate

Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says it has obtained a restraining order against a Calgary mayoral candidate who the agency says has threatened health workers.
Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

CALGARY — A judge has dismissed an attempt to quash the United Conservative government's inquiry into whether foreign groups have conspired against Alberta's oil industry.
Ottawa forward Connor Brown leads Canada's roster at world championship

Ottawa forward Connor Brown leads Canada's roster at world championship

CALGARY — Ottawa Senators forward Connor Brown will lead a young Canadian squad at the world hockey championship in Riga, Latvia.
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