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'It's going to be an expensive winter': Gas prices to push heating bills higher

'It's going to be an expensive winter': Gas prices to push heating bills higher

CALGARY — With North American natural gas prices soaring to heights not seen in years, Canadians can expect to pay significantly more to heat their homes this winter. While natural gas prices in Canada and the U.S.
Pacific FC downs Cavalry FC 1-0 in Canadian championship, Toronto FC next

Pacific FC downs Cavalry FC 1-0 in Canadian championship, Toronto FC next

CALGARY — Having dispatched one Major League Soccer club in the Canadian Championship, Pacific FC must do that again to continue its march to a title. Pacific blanked Canadian Premier League counterpart Cavalry FC 1-0 in Wednesday's quarterfinal.
Narrow win for Liberal candidate Randy Boissonnault in Edmonton Centre riding

Narrow win for Liberal candidate Randy Boissonnault in Edmonton Centre riding

EDMONTON — Liberal candidate Randy Boissonnault has won the riding of Edmonton Centre. The Elections Canada website Wednesday night showed Boissonnault beat Conservative incumbent James Cumming by 616 votes.
Alberta's premier faces down restive United Conservative caucus over COVID-19 crisis

Alberta's premier faces down restive United Conservative caucus over COVID-19 crisis

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faced down a restive and divided United Conservative Party caucus Wednesday, focusing on COVID-19 while managing to avoid a straw vote on his leadership.
Regulatory group warns several Alberta doctors about sharing COVID-19 misinformation

Regulatory group warns several Alberta doctors about sharing COVID-19 misinformation

EDMONTON — A group that oversees the practice of medicine in Alberta says it has told at least seven doctors who were spreading misinformation about COVID-19 that their behaviour was unprofessional.
Oilers goaltender Stalock likely to miss season due to possible heart condition

Oilers goaltender Stalock likely to miss season due to possible heart condition

EDMONTON — Goaltender Alex Stalock will likely miss the season due to a possible heart condition, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said Wednesday.
Aurora Cannabis to close Edmonton facility, won't say how many workers impacted

Aurora Cannabis to close Edmonton facility, won't say how many workers impacted

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. is closing one of its Alberta facilities as it strives to streamline its operations.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney battles COVID-19 hospital crisis, internal party revolt

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney battles COVID-19 hospital crisis, internal party revolt

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing a mushrooming COVID-19 hospital crisis that now threatens to topple him as leader, accepted the resignation of his health minister Tuesday.
Mom, toddler found dead were killed in suspect's Hinton, Alta., apartment: RCMP

Mom, toddler found dead were killed in suspect's Hinton, Alta., apartment: RCMP

HINTON, Alta. — RCMP say a woman and her 16-month-old toddler found dead in Hinton, Alta., were killed in the apartment of the suspect charged in their deaths.
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame induction class signals social change in sport

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame induction class signals social change in sport

CALGARY — NHL players inducted for social change instead of on-ice exploits, and the first Special Olympian entering Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, reflect an admiration of more than medals and trophies.
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