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Putin tells WWII event West is waging a 'real war' on Russia

Putin tells WWII event West is waging a 'real war' on Russia

President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia, reprising a familiar refrain at scaled-down Victory Day celebrations that may reflect the toll the Ukraine conflict is taking on his forces.
Alberta NDP says newly uncovered video of Smith concerning for public hospitals

Alberta NDP says newly uncovered video of Smith concerning for public hospitals

CALGARY — Alberta's NDP says a video showing United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith proposing to sell off hospitals to private operators is highly problematic.
Two daycare employees charged with assault in Calgary, police say

Two daycare employees charged with assault in Calgary, police say

CALGARY — Two employees of a Calgary daycare have been charged with assault after parents found physical markings on their child and notified police.
UCP, NDP make campaign promises for women's shelters and sexual assault survivors

UCP, NDP make campaign promises for women's shelters and sexual assault survivors

CALGARY — The United Conservative Party is promising to increase support for women's shelters and sexual assault counselling centres if re-elected on May 29.
Calgary city council adds restrictions on flyers with fetus images

Calgary city council adds restrictions on flyers with fetus images

Calgary city council has amended a bylaw to add restrictions on flyers with images of fetuses that are being sent to people's mailboxes.
Officials prepare for another bout of wildfires in Alberta as temperatures to rise

Officials prepare for another bout of wildfires in Alberta as temperatures to rise

Officials say they are preparing for hotter weather this coming weekend in central Alberta, posing a risk for more active wildfires after a brief reprieve.
Smith says moving on from 'dark days' of pandemic after COVID-Nazi comments surface

Smith says moving on from 'dark days' of pandemic after COVID-Nazi comments surface

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith declined Tuesday to discuss prior comments equating the COVID-19 vaccinated to Nazi supporters, saying it's time to move on from the "dark days" of the pandemic.
Oilers intend to tighten defence around their own net in Game 4 versus Golden Knights

Oilers intend to tighten defence around their own net in Game 4 versus Golden Knights

EDMONTON — Stoutness around their own crease is what the Edmonton Oilers want more of to even up their playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Fox Corp. dinged by Dominion settlement in third quarter

Fox Corp. dinged by Dominion settlement in third quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Corp. swung to a third quarter loss, weighed down by Fox News' nearly $800 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems.
EU Parliament votes to fast-track Ukraine ammunition bill

EU Parliament votes to fast-track Ukraine ammunition bill

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers decided Tuesday to fast-track legislation to boost ammunition and missile production in the 27-nation bloc to support the war effort in Ukraine.
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