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Murder trial begins, manslaughter plea rejected in Calgary police officer's death

Murder trial begins, manslaughter plea rejected in Calgary police officer's death

CALGARY — A man accused in the hit-and-run death of a police officer pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder Monday, but the Crown rejected his offer to admit to manslaughter instead.
Alberta jobs minister wants answers from caucus colleague who attended border protest

Alberta jobs minister wants answers from caucus colleague who attended border protest

EDMONTON — Alberta cabinet minister Doug Schweitzer says he wants answers from a fellow caucus member who attended a truckers protest that has been snarling traffic at the United States border.
Edmonton Elks re-sign American defensive lineman Antonio Simmons

Edmonton Elks re-sign American defensive lineman Antonio Simmons

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American defensive lineman Antonio Simmons to a contract extension Monday. The Jacksonville, Fla., native began last season with Montreal before being dealt to Edmonton on Oct.
Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career

Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career

CALGARY — Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, whose Canada career spanned a decade, has announced his retirement. The 37-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.
Calgary Stampeders re-sign linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey

Calgary Stampeders re-sign linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey

CALGARY — Linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey are staying put. The Calgary Stampeders re-signed both Thurman and Carey on Monday. The two players were eligible to become free agents Feb. 8.
Alberta's top court dismisses challenge of ID requirement at drug injection sites

Alberta's top court dismisses challenge of ID requirement at drug injection sites

EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has dismissed an appeal from harm reduction advocates who tried to stop a provincial policy that requires people who want to use a supervised drug-injection site to provide their health-card number to get inside.
Calgary's office vacancy rate ticks down for first time since start of COVID pandemic

Calgary's office vacancy rate ticks down for first time since start of COVID pandemic

Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate has declined for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial real estate firm Avison Young says the city's downtown office vacancy rate ticked down in the fourth quarter of 2021, to 29.
Alberta premier says truckers' border blockade violates traffic laws and must end

Alberta premier says truckers' border blockade violates traffic laws and must end

COUTTS, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says a truck convoy that's blockaded a highway at a busy U.S. border crossing as part of a protest against vaccine mandates violates the province's Traffic Safety Act and must end immediately.
Advocates call for pay transparency to address wage gap, labour shortages

Advocates call for pay transparency to address wage gap, labour shortages

CALGARY — As widespread labour shortages force Canadian companies to re-evaluate their employee recruitment and retention practices, experts say pay transparency is increasingly in the spotlight.
Gaudreau OT winner, Markstrom shutout lead Flames to 1-0 win over Canucks

Gaudreau OT winner, Markstrom shutout lead Flames to 1-0 win over Canucks

CALGARY — Johnny Gaudreau made the most of his second chance on Saturday night by changing his tactic.
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