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Man severely injured after hit by light-rail train in Calgary

Man severely injured after hit by light-rail train in Calgary

CALGARY — A man sustained life-threatening injuries Thursday night after being hit by a light-rail transit train in Calgary.
Calgary police say suspect may be in B.C. or Ont. after not returning to psych centre

Calgary police say suspect may be in B.C. or Ont. after not returning to psych centre

CALGARY — A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 52-year-old man whom police say failed to return to a psychiatric hospital in Calgary last week.
Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory

Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory

EDMONTON — The backup plan was more than sufficient for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.
Alberta police watchdog investigating death of man wielding machete, knife

Alberta police watchdog investigating death of man wielding machete, knife

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta’s police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man who died in hospital after being arrested by officers in Medicine Hat.
Aurora Cannabis slashes Q1 net loss as hunt for savings continues

Aurora Cannabis slashes Q1 net loss as hunt for savings continues

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. shaved $590.4 million off its net loss in its most recent quarter as it continued to focus on uncovering savings. The Edmonton-based pot business said its first quarter net loss amounted to $28.
Woman who was struck by LRT in Calgary and fell underneath dies of her injuries

Woman who was struck by LRT in Calgary and fell underneath dies of her injuries

CALGARY — A woman is dead after she was hit by a light-rail-transit train in Calgary on Wednesday morning. Police say the call came just before 9 a.m. while the CTrain was travelling in the downtown core.
'Suffering of the three': Victims of Calgary explosion require more surgery

'Suffering of the three': Victims of Calgary explosion require more surgery

CALGARY — A prayer of thanks planned for 10 men injured in a massive house explosion in late March has been delayed after three survivors met setbacks in their recovery.
B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

BANFF, Alta. — Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain. The couple from Kelowna, B.
Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says.
Canadian QB Ford tasked with ending Elks' lengthy home losing streak

Canadian QB Ford tasked with ending Elks' lengthy home losing streak

EDMONTON — The mission is clear for Tre Ford: lead the Edmonton Elks to their first home win since 2019. It’s a big ask of the Canadian quarterback, who was elevated from No.
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