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Four-time Olympian, nine-time World Cup medallist Chris Spring retires from bobsled

Four-time Olympian, nine-time World Cup medallist Chris Spring retires from bobsled

CALGARY — Veteran Canadian bobsled pilot Chris Spring has announced his retirement, ending a career that included nine World Cup medals and four Olympic appearances.
Alberta Health Services says E. coli cases related to daycare outbreak stable

Alberta Health Services says E. coli cases related to daycare outbreak stable

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services say the number of E. coli cases related to an outbreak at numerous Calgary daycares remains stable.
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is set to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program.
Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

CALGARY — A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return of US$100 oil before the end of the year — a prospect that could put even more pressure on consumers and make it harder for central bankers to rein in inflation.
Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp

Spotlight on goalies Skinner, Campbell as Oilers open training camp

EDMONTON — Watching his baby boy learn to crawl has given Stuart Skinner some perspective heading into a season where he and fellow Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell will be under the microscope.
Alberta judge recommends RCMP evaluate deaths after pedestrian hit by police truck

Alberta judge recommends RCMP evaluate deaths after pedestrian hit by police truck

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — An inquiry report into the 2016 death of a pedestrian struck twice on a northeastern Alberta highway, including by an RCMP officer, has made recommendations to prevent similar tragedies.
Cause still sought, may never be known, in Calgary daycare E. coli breakout

Cause still sought, may never be known, in Calgary daycare E. coli breakout

EDMONTON — The exact cause of a massive E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares may never be known, Alberta's chief medical officer said Tuesday. Dr.
Aviation will need significant government support to decarbonize: WestJet CEO

Aviation will need significant government support to decarbonize: WestJet CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Canada's second-largest airline says the global push to decarbonize the aviation sector by 2050 will lead to a major increase in ticket prices unless governments step in to offer support.
Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta top $300M, estimate shows

Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta top $300M, estimate shows

EDMONTON — Severe storms in Alberta and the Prairies this summer resulted in more than $300 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Calgary E. coli cases tied to daycares up slightly to 348; hospitalizations down

Calgary E. coli cases tied to daycares up slightly to 348; hospitalizations down

CALGARY — Officials say an E. coli outbreak involving numerous Calgary daycares appears to have peaked. Alberta Health Services reported Monday there were 348 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection, an increase of six from the weekend.
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