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New Calgary zoo boss promises 'exceptional care' for animal safety, conservation

New Calgary zoo boss promises 'exceptional care' for animal safety, conservation

CALGARY — The first thing Kyle Burks does when he gets home from work is greet his cat. "I tell her about my day and she tells me about hers," said the new president and CEO of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. "And then I kiss my wife.
Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

Martin Necas's late goal lifts Colorado Avalanche over Edmonton Oilers 5-4

EDMONTON — A star-studded showdown between the Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers saw Colorado's best players shine a bit brighter.

Necas scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Avalanche beat Oilers 5-4

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Martin Necas scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Friday night.
Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals

Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals

EDMONTON — An Alberta surgical company named in allegations that government officials interfered to offer up sweetheart deals for private clinics says the claims are false.
Four charged after 13-year-old boy found dead at Edmonton transit station

Four charged after 13-year-old boy found dead at Edmonton transit station

EDMONTON — Edmonton police say three youths and an adult have been charged after a 13-year-old boy was found dead at a downtown light rail transit station.
Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security

Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's visiting Washington next week to convince U.S. officials that imposing tariffs on Canadian goods is a bad idea and that he shares their concerns about border security.

AltaGas and Keyera sign deals to work together at Ridley Island and Fort Saskatchewan

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. and Keyera Corp. have signed a deal to work together in a plan they say will see more Canadian energy products reach Asian markets.

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

Trump and drones: Security officials prep for return of world leaders to Alberta

CALGARY — A security expert says those who remember how tight the security was when world leaders gathered in the Alberta backcountry two decades ago better buckle up this June when U.S. President Donald Trump comes to call.
Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar joins elite company in the NHL

Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar joins elite company in the NHL

CALGARY — Colorado defenceman Cale Makar scored his 20th goal of the season Thursday to add his name onto lists that include some the NHL's all-time greats.