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Alberta family protects grasslands in partnership with Nature Conservancy of Canada

Alberta family protects grasslands in partnership with Nature Conservancy of Canada

CALGARY — Some important Prairie grasslands are being protected in southwestern Alberta.
Calgary teen arrested in terrorism investigation to stay off social media sites

Calgary teen arrested in terrorism investigation to stay off social media sites

CALGARY — A 17-year-old Calgarian who was arrested as part of a national security investigation is to be prohibited from accessing social media and required to participate in an intervention plan that addresses ideological extremism.
Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't take responsibility

Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't take responsibility

EDMONTON — The Canadian National Railway Co. acknowledged its colonial history but stopped short of an apology Monday after an advisory council of prominent Indigenous leaders resigned.
'Tragic, deadly': Three dead after shed fire outside Calgary home improvement store

'Tragic, deadly': Three dead after shed fire outside Calgary home improvement store

CALGARY — A patch of black ash covered snow outside a Calgary home improvement store where three people died early Monday in a shed fire.
Edmonton baby who died of meth poisoning a victim in growing epidemic: inquiry report

Edmonton baby who died of meth poisoning a victim in growing epidemic: inquiry report

EDMONTON — Briella Johanne Brooks was born healthy, with blue eyes and fine dark hair. At 33 days old, she ingested methamphetamine and died.
Coastal GasLink seeking $1.2B from contractor; alleges poor performance

Coastal GasLink seeking $1.2B from contractor; alleges poor performance

CALGARY — The company behind the Coastal GasLink pipeline is pursuing $1.2 billion in cost recoveries from one of its contractors. TC Energy Corp. terminated a contract with Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction last year, alleging poor performance.
Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

CALGARY — Fed up with taking heat for their industry's carbon footprint, Canadian ranchers say it's time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also preserving one of earth's most threatened ecosystems.
NHL roundup: Oilers win seventh straight by beating Devils 4-1

NHL roundup: Oilers win seventh straight by beating Devils 4-1

EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first National Hockey League victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday.
Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1

Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first NHL victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday. Pickard last won in the NHL on Jan.
Pickard, Oilers extend winning streak to seven games with 4-1 victory over Devils

Pickard, Oilers extend winning streak to seven games with 4-1 victory over Devils

EDMONTON — It has been a long time since Calvin Pickard picked up an NHL victory, but it came at the perfect time for the Edmonton Oilers.
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