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Victor Cui, co-founder of MMA's One Championship, named Elks president and CEO

Victor Cui, co-founder of MMA's One Championship, named Elks president and CEO

EDMONTON — When Victor Cui was 12 years old, his family returned to their hometown of Edmonton after spending six years in Africa. One of the first things they did when they got back was go to a CFL game at Commonwealth Stadium.
Call diversion in Calgary to provide alternative response to police

Call diversion in Calgary to provide alternative response to police

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are piloting a five-month project to divert 911 callers who need mental-health, addictions or social support to lines that provide referrals to community and government services.
O’Toole faces new call for leadership review from Alberta riding association board

O’Toole faces new call for leadership review from Alberta riding association board

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is facing another challenge to his leadership.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign five-time all-star kicker Rene Paredes

Calgary Stampeders re-sign five-time all-star kicker Rene Paredes

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed five-time CFL all-star kicker Rene Paredes. Paredes was set to become a free agent next month, but instead is returning to the team he has spent 10 seasons and won two Grey Cups with.
'It's solvable': Banff RCMP hoping to identify man's remains recovered decades ago

'It's solvable': Banff RCMP hoping to identify man's remains recovered decades ago

BANFF, Alta. — RCMP are hoping to solve the mystery of remains found more than two decades ago in Alberta's Banff National Park. The skeleton of a Caucasian man between the age of 19 and 35 was discovered by a tour guide there in 1998.
Calgary housing activity to moderate this year, prices to remain strong: board

Calgary housing activity to moderate this year, prices to remain strong: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says it expects the city’s housing market activity to moderate this year after record sales were experienced in 2021, but tight conditions will linger.
Johnny Gaudreau Matthew Tkachuk lead Calgary Flames past St. Louis Blues 7-1

Johnny Gaudreau Matthew Tkachuk lead Calgary Flames past St. Louis Blues 7-1

CALGARY — Better known for his highlight-reel goals and agitating ways, Matthew Tkachuk showed off a different aspect of his game Monday night.
Former judge to review call from suspended Alberta justice minister to police chief

Former judge to review call from suspended Alberta justice minister to police chief

EDMONTON — A retired judge from Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench is to determine whether suspended justice minister Kaycee Madu interfered with the administration of justice.
Alberta responds as COVID-19 calls swamping emergency medical response

Alberta responds as COVID-19 calls swamping emergency medical response

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says an emergency response crisis in southern Alberta last week highlights the need to do more to alleviate stress in a network dangerously strained by COVID-19 and other factors.
Indigenous non-profit looks to acquire ownership of Trans Mountain Pipeline

Indigenous non-profit looks to acquire ownership of Trans Mountain Pipeline

CALGARY — A new Indigenous non-profit organization is seeking an ownership stake in the Trans Mountain Pipeline, saying its aim is to make sure communities along the pipeline's route receive its benefits directly.
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