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Woman dies after officers shoot and use stun gun on her, Edmonton police say

Woman dies after officers shoot and use stun gun on her, Edmonton police say

EDMONTON — Police say a woman has died after Edmonton officers used a stun gun then shot her while conducting a wellness check. Police say the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the woman’s death.
Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes

Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are making good on their quest to erase their poor start to the season.
Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan.
World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium

World Cup snowboarders buzzing over faster big air slope at Commonwealth Stadium

EDMONTON — Organizers are promising a steeper, faster slope as the FIS snowboard big air World Cup returns to Commonwealth Stadium this weekend.
Environmentalists pin satirical Fossil of the Day award on Alberta at climate meeting

Environmentalists pin satirical Fossil of the Day award on Alberta at climate meeting

A global network of environmental groups has given Alberta the rare distinction of being named Fossil of the Day at climate meetings in Dubai.
Minnesota Wild keep winning after coaching change, douse Flames 5-2

Minnesota Wild keep winning after coaching change, douse Flames 5-2

CALGARY — The Minnesota Wild extended their win streak since a coaching change to four straight with a 5-2 victory Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames.
Matt Boldy's 3-point game powers Wild to a 5-2 win over the Flames

Matt Boldy's 3-point game powers Wild to a 5-2 win over the Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Regulator denies Trans Mountain's pipeline variance request

Regulator denies Trans Mountain's pipeline variance request

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator has denied a request by Trans Mountain Corp. for a variance on a section of pipeline in B.C.
Alberta nurses union decries job cut threats as collective bargaining looms

Alberta nurses union decries job cut threats as collective bargaining looms

EDMONTON — Alberta’s nurses union says the province is making a bad situation worse in health care by threatening in two recent letters to cut and contract out nursing jobs.
Jacob Markstrom's fractured finger prompts goalie shuffle in Calgary

Jacob Markstrom's fractured finger prompts goalie shuffle in Calgary

CALGARY — Dan Vladar is about to see his workload increase in the Calgary Flames' net in the near future. Jacob Markstrom's fractured finger on his right blocker hand doesn't require surgery, but the club said Tuesday the status of Calgary's No.
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