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Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86

Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler dies at 86

EDMONTON — Former NHL coach and Stanley Cup winner John Muckler has died. He was 86. The Edmonton Oilers confirmed Muckler's death Monday night. No cause of death was given.
Canada to play for gold after downing Russia 5-0 in semifinals

Canada to play for gold after downing Russia 5-0 in semifinals

EDMONTON — One image served as goalie Devon Levi's driving force as he and the other Canadian players waited out quarantine in their hotel rooms — playing for gold at the world junior hockey championship. Now the image is coming into focus.
U.S. beats Finland 4-3 will play Canada for gold at world juniors

U.S. beats Finland 4-3 will play Canada for gold at world juniors

EDMONTON — The United States will play for gold at the world junior hockey championship after beating Finland 4-3 on Monday in the tournament semifinals.
Canada beats Russia 5-0 to reach world junior title game

Canada beats Russia 5-0 to reach world junior title game

EDMONTON — Alex Newhook scored 59 seconds into the game and Devon Levi stopped 28 shots to help Canada advance to the championship of the world juniors with a 5-0 victory over Russia on Monday.
Mother angry over travel scandal after Make-A-Wish trip postponed for sick son

Mother angry over travel scandal after Make-A-Wish trip postponed for sick son

EDMONTON — An Alberta mother says she's outraged by various politicians and staff who decided to travel abroad over the holidays, while a dream trip to Hawaii for her terminally ill son had to be postponed.
Edmonton mayor urges residents to follow COVID-19 rules despite vacation outrage

Edmonton mayor urges residents to follow COVID-19 rules despite vacation outrage

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is urging residents to keep following COVID-19 rules, despite growing outrage over some provincial politicians and staff ignoring advice not to travel.
Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff

Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home.
Calgary's new goaltender Jacob Markstrom gives nod to Flames history

Calgary's new goaltender Jacob Markstrom gives nod to Flames history

CALGARY — The jersey number Jacob Markstrom wanted to wear with the Calgary Flames hangs from the Saddledome rafters. Calgary's newest goaltender felt it necessary to get Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk's blessing to don No. 25.
'Indescribable': Calgary officer killed in traffic stop leaves behind pregnant wife

'Indescribable': Calgary officer killed in traffic stop leaves behind pregnant wife

CALGARY — A police officer killed while attempting a traffic stop last week was looking forward to becoming a father for the first time, his family said in a statement Monday. Sgt.
Aurora hit by 'cybersecurity incident' on Christmas, doesn't say what data affected

Aurora hit by 'cybersecurity incident' on Christmas, doesn't say what data affected

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it experienced a "cybersecurity incident" over the holidays. The Edmonton-based cannabis producer says the incident took place on Dec. 25, but did not share what data was involved or how it was accessed.
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