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McDavid enters history books, Skinner shines as Oilers top Kings 2-0

McDavid enters history books, Skinner shines as Oilers top Kings 2-0

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner has further cemented himself as the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff goalie.
Appropriate for Alberta premier to discuss COVID case with accused, deputy says

Appropriate for Alberta premier to discuss COVID case with accused, deputy says

EDMONTON — Alberta’s deputy premier says it was appropriate for Premier Danielle Smith to phone up a pastor and discuss his upcoming criminal trial on charges stemming from protests over pandemic restrictions.
Lethbridge UCP candidate, slammed for comments on pornography in schools, resigns

Lethbridge UCP candidate, slammed for comments on pornography in schools, resigns

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
'Into the air': One victim of Calgary house explosion likely in hospital for 6 months

'Into the air': One victim of Calgary house explosion likely in hospital for 6 months

CALGARY — A member of Calgary's South Sudanese community says 10 victims of a home explosion were blown into the air before falling into a fiery basement below.
Transportation Safety Board says aerodynamic stall caused fatal Alberta plane crash

Transportation Safety Board says aerodynamic stall caused fatal Alberta plane crash

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board has released its investigation into a fatal plane crash last September southeast of Edmonton. The board says a single-person crop duster plane nosedived into a rural area near the village of Donalda on Sept.
Regulator defends finding that Alberta's largest earthquake was caused by oilpatch

Regulator defends finding that Alberta's largest earthquake was caused by oilpatch

EDMONTON — Alberta's energy regulator has defended its finding that the province's largest recorded earthquake was caused by oilpatch activity, saying the pattern of temblors since last fall clearly points to a water disposal well even though there's
Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren

Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed Swedish forward William Stromgren to a three-year, entry-level contract that will start next season. The Flames drafted Stromgren in the second round (45th) in the 2021 NHL entry draft.
Calgary police identify 15-year-old girl killed in shooting, investigation continues

Calgary police identify 15-year-old girl killed in shooting, investigation continues

Calgary police have identified a 15-year-old girl who was fatally shot this week as investigators try to determine whether she was the intended target or if it was a case of mistaken identity.
'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosecutors were handling COVID-19 cases.
Edmonton police say more people interested in joining force after deaths of officers

Edmonton police say more people interested in joining force after deaths of officers

EDMONTON — A senior officer says more people are interested in joining the Edmonton Police Service after two constables were killed responding to a call on March 16.
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