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Gu strikes gold, Calgary's Fraser, Mackay earn World Cup freeski halfpipe silver

Gu strikes gold, Calgary's Fraser, Mackay earn World Cup freeski halfpipe silver

CALGARY — Freestyle ski superstar Eileen Gu kept up her dominance in Calgary, while Canadians Amy Fraser and Brendan Mackay won silver medals in World Cup halfpipe action on Thursday night.
'Deep concerns': Legal experts criticize Alberta's plans for transgender youth

'Deep concerns': Legal experts criticize Alberta's plans for transgender youth

CALGARY — Thirty-six law professors, legal researchers and other staff from Alberta's two largest universities are asking the province to reconsider policy changes affecting transgender youth.
Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall

Alberta expecting to get federal estimate of its share of Canada Pension Plan by fall

EDMONTON — Albertans will have to wait until the fall before they learn what the federal government thinks they should get if the province quits the Canada Pension Plan.
Schouten wins world speedskating title in women's 3k, Canada's Weidemann second

Schouten wins world speedskating title in women's 3k, Canada's Weidemann second

CALGARY — Taking a step back let Isabelle Weidemann take a step forward. The Ottawa speedskater's decision to stop racing mid-season was validated by the first world championship medal of her career in an individual distance.
Cenovus reports second-highest quarterly production ever, driven by oilsands

Cenovus reports second-highest quarterly production ever, driven by oilsands

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. is the latest Canadian oilsands company to report surging production levels just in time for the anticipated startup of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Team-by-team look at 2024 Canadian women's curling championship field

Team-by-team look at 2024 Canadian women's curling championship field

CALGARY — A team-by-team look at the field for the Canadian women's curling championship Feb. 16-25 at Calgary's WinSport International Arena. Teams seeded via Curling Canada's Canadian Team Rankings system. Team members listed from third to lead.
Two not guilty pleas, possible referral in Alberta football sex assault case

Two not guilty pleas, possible referral in Alberta football sex assault case

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two members of an Alberta high school football team accused of sexually assaulting a teammate have pleaded not guilty, while efforts are underway to resolve the case against two other accused.
Alberta First Nations community asks for review of mountain town projects

Alberta First Nations community asks for review of mountain town projects

CANMORE, Alta. — A First Nations community in Alberta has added its voice to a call for a provincial environmental assessment on two major property development projects in a neighbouring mountain town.
Canada's Fraser hopes to finish World Cup season with a flourish on her home halfpipe

Canada's Fraser hopes to finish World Cup season with a flourish on her home halfpipe

CALGARY — Amy Fraser's halfpipe season has been an exercise in winging it. The 28-year-old freestyle skier from Calgary posted the best results of her career despite weather hurdles. "I've got a good wing-it mentality," Fraser said.
Maltais, Blondin a speedskating one-two punch for Canada at world championship

Maltais, Blondin a speedskating one-two punch for Canada at world championship

CALGARY — Valerie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin decided they were stronger together.
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