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'Open hearts': Communities of all backgrounds hold donation drives for Ukrainians

'Open hearts': Communities of all backgrounds hold donation drives for Ukrainians

CALGARY — Canadians from all backgrounds are finding ways to support Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, from Ukrainian Canadians across the Prairies holding regular perogy fundraisers to Sikhs and Muslims in Calgary collecting donated household
Alberta judge mulls options after ex-justice minister threatens defamation in trial

Alberta judge mulls options after ex-justice minister threatens defamation in trial

EDMONTON — A judge who is to rule on a defamation threat sent in the middle of a civil trial by Alberta’s former justice minister has been told the warning reignited fear and anxiety in the plaintiff and led another witness to beg off testifying.
Man charged with conspiracy to murder at Alberta border going directly to trial

Man charged with conspiracy to murder at Alberta border going directly to trial

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade protest in southern Alberta wants to go directly to trial.
Fixer says former Alberta justice minister hired him to get reporter's phone logs

Fixer says former Alberta justice minister hired him to get reporter's phone logs

A self-described political fixer says a former Alberta justice minister hired him to obtain a reporter's phone logs.
Global EV demand creates once-in-a-generation opportunity for Canadian mining sector

Global EV demand creates once-in-a-generation opportunity for Canadian mining sector

CALGARY — Ottawa is set to pour an "unprecedented" amount of public money into the mining and metals sector as growing global demand for electric vehicles creates what industry insiders say is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Canadian resources
Jury finds both suspects guilty in fatal stabbing of well-known Calgary chef

Jury finds both suspects guilty in fatal stabbing of well-known Calgary chef

CALGARY — A Calgary jury found one man guilty of second-degree murder and another of manslaughter Sunday in the death of a well-known chef.
'A huge rift:' COVID-19 response strains relationships in northern Alberta county

'A huge rift:' COVID-19 response strains relationships in northern Alberta county

MACKENZIE COUNTY, ALBERTA — The mayor of High Level, a town in Alberta's far northwest corner, says she has not spoken to the county government for several weeks.
Avalanche win sixth game straight with 2-1 shootout win over Oilers

Avalanche win sixth game straight with 2-1 shootout win over Oilers

EDMONTON — It was one of those games that was a shame to see decided by a shootout, as both the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers seemed to already be playing playoff-level hockey.
Will Marshall named head coach of Canada's Para alpine ski team

Will Marshall named head coach of Canada's Para alpine ski team

CALGARY — Will Marshall has been named the new head coach of Canada's Para alpine ski team. He takes over for Jean-Sébastien Labrie, who was at the helm for 16 years over two stints between 2006 and 2010, and 2012 to 2022.
Alberta's Kenney urges party to back him or risk division and election loss to NDP

Alberta's Kenney urges party to back him or risk division and election loss to NDP

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, in a speech to party members deciding his fate, told them he is an unblemished election winner who saved Alberta from servitude in a dystopian socialist hellscape.
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