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Bail hearing to continue for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting five women

Bail hearing to continue for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting five women

CALGARY — A bail hearing for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting women in Calgary will continue later this month.
Police watchdog investigating after Alberta RCMP shooting leaves man dead

Police watchdog investigating after Alberta RCMP shooting leaves man dead

VALLEYVIEW, Alta. — Alberta’s police watchdog is investigating after Valleyview RCMP shot and killed a man Monday night.
Mitchell gone, Stampeders start season with Jake Maier as No. 1 quarterback

Mitchell gone, Stampeders start season with Jake Maier as No. 1 quarterback

CALGARY — The football is now Jake Maier's when the Calgary Stampeders' offence takes the field. No longer does Maier share a sideline or a dressing room with a future Hall of Fame quarterback.
Winless at home in two straight seasons, Elks embracing culture change in 2023

Winless at home in two straight seasons, Elks embracing culture change in 2023

EDMONTON — Culture change. Those two words best describe what the Edmonton Elks wanted to accomplish going into the 2023 season. It’s a term being used by general manager and head coach Chris Jones. It’s used by starting quarterback Taylor Cornelius.
Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies hosts soccer camp, inspires young players

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies hosts soccer camp, inspires young players

EDMONTON — Eight-year-old Emerson Doyle was thrilled to show his moves to Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies on Tuesday. "I did a step-over. I showed him a step," Emerson said, holding his blue soccer ball in his left arm.
Three men, including police officer, face charges after overdose death in cell

Three men, including police officer, face charges after overdose death in cell

EDMONTON — An Edmonton police officer and two former community peace officers have been charged after an internal investigation into the death of man in custody.
Cenovus fined after wastewater release from former Husky-owned pipeline

Cenovus fined after wastewater release from former Husky-owned pipeline

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy is facing a fine over a release of wastewater into a wetland. In 2020, a pipeline then belonging to Husky Oil released about 206 cubic metres of produced water through a break in the line and into the surrounding wetland.
City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay

City official says Calgary Flames arena deal to include a 35-year commitment to stay

CALGARY — A $1.2-billion deal to replace Calgary's aging Saddledome with a new National Hockey League arena would come with a 35-year lease that includes a commitment from the owners of the Calgary Flames to stay in the city, says a city official.
Calgary '88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

Calgary '88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

CALGARY — One of the men who brought the Winter Olympic Games to Calgary in 1988 has died. Bob Niven, who was president of the bid committee, died May 26 at the age of 80.
Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands

Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands

CALGARY — The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country.
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