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Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — The Alberta government announced Monday that it's building 250 modular housing units in Jasper for residents displaced by wildfire.
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Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Sam O’Reilly to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday. O'Reilly, an 18-year-old Toronto native, was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the NHL Draft last June.
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Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what's next?

Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what's next?

CALGARY — Nearly six months after its opening, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is boosting Canada's energy sector as promised — but questions still linger about who will pay for the project's massive cost overruns.
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WHL roundup: Sawchyn leads visiting Oil Kings to 5-1 win over Rebels

RED DEER, Alta. — Gracyn Sawchyn scored twice and added an assist while Alex Worthington made 42 saves as the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Red Deer Rebels 5-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Peavey Mart Centrium.
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Calgary Transit officer stabbed in arm near CTrain station

Calgary Transit officer stabbed in arm near CTrain station

CALGARY — A man has been arrested after a stabbing at a Calgary light-rail station that police say injured a transit peace officer.
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Bo Levi Mitchell's five TD passes lead Ticats past Stampeders 42-20

Bo Levi Mitchell's five TD passes lead Ticats past Stampeders 42-20

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell finally has his first win over the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell threw for 450 yards and five touchdowns to lead Hamilton past Calgary 42-20 on Friday night.
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Alberta government announces new rules for municipal political parties, donations

Alberta government announces new rules for municipal political parties, donations

EDMONTON — Alberta has announced new regulations that will once again allow corporate and union donations in local elections. The move by the United Conservative Party government reverses a ban brought in under the NDP.
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Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
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Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction

Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction

JASPER, ALTA. — The Alberta and federal governments are putting a combined $5.5 million toward attracting tourists to the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal

WABAMUN, Alta. — Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton.
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