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Insured damage costs rise to $522M for spring flood in Fort McMurray

Insured damage costs rise to $522M for spring flood in Fort McMurray

EDMONTON — An April flood that led to the evacuation of several northern Alberta communities caused more than half a billion dollars in insured damage.
Husky targets 25% GHG emissions intensity cut, vows to hire more female leaders

Husky targets 25% GHG emissions intensity cut, vows to hire more female leaders

CALGARY — Husky Energy Inc. is joining other major oilsands producers in setting a short-term emissions intensity reduction target as a preliminary step as it works on a way to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
McDavid gets first playoff hat trick, Oilers beat Chicago 6-3 in NHL qualifiers

McDavid gets first playoff hat trick, Oilers beat Chicago 6-3 in NHL qualifiers

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid torched the Chicago Blackhawks early and often, notching his first ever playoff hat trick while leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-3 win Monday night in NHL qualifying play.
Golden Knights rally for 5-3 round-robin win over Stars

Golden Knights rally for 5-3 round-robin win over Stars

EDMONTON — Will Carrier scored the tiebreaker with 5:12 left in the game, Robin Lehner had 24 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 in Western Conference round-robin play on Monday.
First cancer diagnosed in dinosaur fossil hints at communal life

First cancer diagnosed in dinosaur fossil hints at communal life

EDMONTON — It's a diagnosis that took 75 million years. Canadian researchers who included specialists from surgeons to paleontologists have identified what they say is the first known cancer in a dinosaur.
Vegas, Dallas players kneel for anthems as protests gain momentum at NHL restart

Vegas, Dallas players kneel for anthems as protests gain momentum at NHL restart

EDMONTON — Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba says he will continue to publicly protest racial injustice as the NHL returns to action in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto. On Monday, he was not alone.
Jets rebound with 3-2 win over Flames, even qualifying series 1-1

Jets rebound with 3-2 win over Flames, even qualifying series 1-1

EDMONTON — Nikolaj Ehlers' first NHL playoff goal couldn't have come at a better time for him and the Winnipeg Jets.
More corporate meetings to go virtual after success during pandemic

More corporate meetings to go virtual after success during pandemic

CALGARY — Any shareholder who's ever endured hours of travel to attend a company's annual meeting is in for good news in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man dies after being found in North Saskatchewan River southwest of Edmonton

Man dies after being found in North Saskatchewan River southwest of Edmonton

EDMONTON — A 53-year old man has died after he was found in the North Saskatchewan River near Edmonton. RCMP say officers responded to Devon Voyageur Park near the Highway 60 bridge southwest of Edmonton just before 4 p.m. Sunday. Cpl.
Wild blank Canucks 3-0 to take early series lead, Stalock earns shutout

Wild blank Canucks 3-0 to take early series lead, Stalock earns shutout

EDMONTON — Alex Stalock and an unyielding Minnesota Wild defence frustrated the Vancouver Canucks' top shooters en route to a 3-0 win to open their NHL qualifying series Sunday.
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