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Murder suspect in death of Alberta family doctor appears in court ahead of fall trial

Murder suspect in death of Alberta family doctor appears in court ahead of fall trial

RED DEER, Alta. — A man charged in the slaying of a family doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic made a brief court appearance Thursday in advance of his trial later this year.
PWHPA, NWHL start talking about future of women's pro hockey

PWHPA, NWHL start talking about future of women's pro hockey

CALGARY — What it will take to take to get women's professional hockey in North America out of a "slurve" seems to be more time, talk and trust.
Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stellar in 4-1 win over Oilers in Game 1

Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stellar in 4-1 win over Oilers in Game 1

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets contained the NHL's top two scorers and their goaltender Connor Hellebuyck did the rest in a 4-1 win Wednesday over the Edmonton Oilers to open their first-round playoff series. Hellebuyck was stellar with 32 saves.
Calgary Flames conclude NHL regular season with 6-2 win over Vancouver Canucks

Calgary Flames conclude NHL regular season with 6-2 win over Vancouver Canucks

CALGARY — It wasn't exactly the way he imagined it, but for Connor Mackey, scoring his first NHL goal was still a great feeling. “It’s pretty special," said the 24-year-old Calgary Flames defenceman.
Alberta students, except in north, to return to in-person classes after long weekend

Alberta students, except in north, to return to in-person classes after long weekend

EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister says all kindergarten to Grade 12 students, other than some in northern Alberta, can return to schools following the May long weekend.
Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension

Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension

EDMONTON — Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is getting another deadline extension.
New federal-provincial program expected to create 22,000 jobs in Alberta

New federal-provincial program expected to create 22,000 jobs in Alberta

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says a new jobs program will encourage private and non-profit businesses to hire staff over the next year and help the economy recover.
Alberta, Manitoba not following Quebec's plan to let thousands attend NHL playoffs

Alberta, Manitoba not following Quebec's plan to let thousands attend NHL playoffs

Manitoba is not ready to follow Quebec's lead in allowing hockey fans to attend NHL playoff games, while Alberta is opening the doors for 12 front-line health workers to watch the Canadian post-season opener on Wednesday in Edmonton.
Man convicted in Edmonton crowbar attack loses sentencing appeal

Man convicted in Edmonton crowbar attack loses sentencing appeal

EDMONTON — A man convicted of breaking a woman’s arm with a crowbar in a road-rage attack has lost an attempt to have his sentence shortened.
Court case put over for Calgary parents charged in neglect of dependent, adult son

Court case put over for Calgary parents charged in neglect of dependent, adult son

CALGARY — A further adjournment has been granted to Calgary parents accused of neglecting their dependent, adult son as talks continue to try to resolve the case. The man weighed just 43 pounds when he was found last October.
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