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Defending champ Duke will have to contend with Ames, Els at Rogers Charity Classic

Defending champ Duke will have to contend with Ames, Els at Rogers Charity Classic

CALGARY — One year ago, Ken Duke won the 2023 Shaw Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for his first PGA Tour Champions title in his 100th career start.
Calgary Humane Society investigating kitten cruelty cases

Calgary Humane Society investigating kitten cruelty cases

CALGARY — The Calgary Humane Society says it's investigating a string of gruesome animal abuse cases involving kittens. The probe comes after officials found a dead kitten zip-tied to a fence earlier this week.
New Edmonton Elks owner says classic 'Double E' logo to drive the team's branding

New Edmonton Elks owner says classic 'Double E' logo to drive the team's branding

EDMONTON — In their 75th anniversary season, the Edmonton Elks have shifted from community to private ownership. The new owner, heavy-construction magnate Larry Thompson, was introduced at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday.
Calgary daycares shut down by Alberta government over safety concerns pushing back

Calgary daycares shut down by Alberta government over safety concerns pushing back

EDMONTON — The operators of three Calgary child-care facilities shut down this week are speaking out against the Alberta government's inspection process, saying they've been discriminated against.
UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

UFC to hold Fight Night card in Edmonton on Nov. 2

EDMONTON — The UFC is returning to Edmonton on Nov. 2 for a Fight Night event at Rogers Place. Third-ranked flyweight Erin Blanchfield will take on No.5-ranked, and two-time former strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas in the main event.
Ontario repeats as junior boys team champions; Shropshire leads individual divisions

Ontario repeats as junior boys team champions; Shropshire leads individual divisions

INNISFAIL, Alta. — Team Ontario has defended its title in the Inter-Provincial Team competition at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship at Innisfail Golf Club. Team Ontario edged runner-up Team B.C.
Man fatally shot during police search of Edmonton home, watchdog investigating

Man fatally shot during police search of Edmonton home, watchdog investigating

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after officers fatally shot a man in a southeast Edmonton home.
Stampeders look to stay unbeaten at home, avenge Week 8 loss as Redblacks visit

Stampeders look to stay unbeaten at home, avenge Week 8 loss as Redblacks visit

CALGARY — When the Calgary Stampeders step onto the field at McMahon Stadium on Thursday night to face the Ottawa Redblacks, they’ll have something to prove.
WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'

WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'

CALGARY — WestJet says it will be issuing flight cancellations "for the foreseeable future" after planes were damaged by a Calgary hailstorm last week, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Plenty of international golfers on Weir's radar as Presidents Cup approaches

Plenty of international golfers on Weir's radar as Presidents Cup approaches

CALGARY — Mike Weir has plenty of tough decisions leading up to the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club in late September.
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