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Alberta judge investigated for perceived racist remarks won't face sanctions

Alberta judge investigated for perceived racist remarks won't face sanctions

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council will take no further action against an Alberta judge after people complained that comments he made about a medical examiner from Nigeria could be perceived as racist.
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Postmedia to move 12 Alberta papers to digital-only, will make layoffs

Postmedia to move 12 Alberta papers to digital-only, will make layoffs

TORONTO — Postmedia is moving a dozen of its Alberta community newspapers to digital-only formats, eyeing more outsourcing deals for printing and laying off workers.
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Alberta ending agreement to hold people detained on immigration matters

Alberta ending agreement to hold people detained on immigration matters

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is ending an agreement to hold federal immigration detainees in provincial jails.
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Canadian midfielder Shamit Shome signs multiyear deal with Cavalry FC

Canadian midfielder Shamit Shome signs multiyear deal with Cavalry FC

CALGARY — Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC has signed Canadian international midfielder Shamit Shome to a multiyear contract. The 25-year-old spent last season in his hometown on loan to FC Edmonton from Forge FC, which signed him in April.
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BDC leads US$50M funding round for Calgary-based lithium company

BDC leads US$50M funding round for Calgary-based lithium company

CALGARY — A new fund launched in November by the Business Development Bank of Canada to help foster the growth of homegrown climate technology has made its largest investment yet.
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Oilers win fourth straight by dumping Kraken 5-2

Oilers win fourth straight by dumping Kraken 5-2

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are finally starting to find a way to hang on to their leads. Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the Oilers won their fourth consecutive game Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
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Smith says she won't pursue COVID pardon legislation on advice from justice officials

Smith says she won't pursue COVID pardon legislation on advice from justice officials

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't introduce legislation to pardon those convicted of COVID-19 public health violations because she has been advised to let the courts handle it.
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Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

Federal government delivers $9.7 million to support Alberta jobs, hydrogen industry

EDMONTON — The federal government delivered nearly $10 million Tuesday to support Alberta's growing hydrogen industry as the province continues to accuse Ottawa of wanting to shut down jobs in its energy sector.
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Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Kane had been sidelined since sustaining a lacerated wrist in a Nov.
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Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions

Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmonton last season after being released by the B.C.
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