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Manitoba to provide update on cellphones in school following Saskatchewan's ban

Manitoba to provide update on cellphones in school following Saskatchewan's ban

WINNIPEG — Manitoba, now the only western Canadian province without an overarching cellphone ban in school classrooms, says an update is coming.
Third person dies in Ontario in Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks

Third person dies in Ontario in Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks

TORONTO — A third person from Ontario has died in a Listeria outbreak connected to Great Value and Silk plant-based milks, the province's Ministry of Health said Monday afternoon.
'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

The 5,000 residents of Jasper, Alta., chased out of their homes three weeks ago ahead of a devastating wildfire, can go home Friday. Officials said essential services have been restored to the point where they can allow a blanket re-entry.
Calgary Flames re-sign forward Klapka, defenceman Kuznetsov

Calgary Flames re-sign forward Klapka, defenceman Kuznetsov

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Adam Klapka and defenceman Yan Kuznetsov to one-year contract extensions, the NHL club announced Monday. Both are two-way contracts worth US$750,000 at the NHL level.
Sentencing hearing set for Coutts protesters convicted of mischief, weapons charges

Sentencing hearing set for Coutts protesters convicted of mischief, weapons charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two men convicted of mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade are to learn their sentences later this month. On Aug.
Tourmaline signs $1.3-billion deal to buy Crew Energy

Tourmaline signs $1.3-billion deal to buy Crew Energy

CALGARY — Tourmaline Oil Corp. continues to snap up natural gas assets, this time with a $1.3-billion deal that will see it acquire Montney-focused natural gas producer Crew Energy Inc.
Ecstatic Elks dump reeling Lions 33-16 for second straight win

Ecstatic Elks dump reeling Lions 33-16 for second straight win

EDMONTON — Wins have been rare for the Edmonton Elks — and even rarer at home. Boris Bede kicked three field goals on Sunday as the Elks won their second game in a row, and second of the season, defeating the B.C. Lions 33-16.
Whitecaps FC Girls Elite successfully defend League1 Canada Inter-Provincial title

Whitecaps FC Girls Elite successfully defend League1 Canada Inter-Provincial title

HAMILTON — The Whitecaps FC Girls Elite team retained its League1 Canada Inter-Provincial Championship on Sunday, defeating CS Mont-Royal Outremont 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
'When it's just you': One-woman shows flourish at Edmonton fringe festival

'When it's just you': One-woman shows flourish at Edmonton fringe festival

EDMONTON — Artists and shows at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival this year are as varied and eclectic as ever, though attendees may notice a plethora of one-woman productions.
Elks' ground game surging as they prepare for limping Lions

Elks' ground game surging as they prepare for limping Lions

EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions are 5-3, the Edmonton Elks are 1-7, owners of the worst record in the CFL. But, the Elks could very well be considered the favourites when the two teams meet Sunday at Commonwealth Stadium.
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