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Matthew Tkachuk poised to re-enter Edmonton fray with Panthers up 2-0 in Cup final

Matthew Tkachuk poised to re-enter Edmonton fray with Panthers up 2-0 in Cup final

SUNRISE — Matthew Tkachuk was once public enemy No. 1 in Edmonton. After a geography-related cooling of tensions, he's a good bet to reclaim that title beginning Thursday.
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'Incredibly impressed': Calgary mayor applauds reduced water use after pipeline break

'Incredibly impressed': Calgary mayor applauds reduced water use after pipeline break

CALGARY — As crews work to fix a massive pipeline break, Calgary’s mayor says citizens are stepping up to draw down on water use to prevent city taps from running dry.
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Jonathan Senecal, Audrey Leduc named Canada's top university sport athletes

Jonathan Senecal, Audrey Leduc named Canada's top university sport athletes

CALGARY — Sprinter Audrey Leduc has Paris in her sights and football player Jonathan Senecal wants to follow other Canadian quarterbacks into pro football.
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B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

WHITEHORSE — Federal immigration money is being "showered down" on Ontario and Quebec "at the expense" of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.
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Coutts murder-conspiracy trial to resume with jury after legal arguments create delay

Coutts murder-conspiracy trial to resume with jury after legal arguments create delay

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A jury is set to return Tuesday to hear evidence in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
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Calgary energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells after ongoing care problems

Calgary energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells after ongoing care problems

CALGARY — A Calgary energy company has been ordered to abandon close to 1,000 wells, pipelines and other facilities over concerns about care and maintenance of the sites.
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Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat

Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat

EDMONTON — Shannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta's Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance.
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Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games

Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games

EDMONTON — Two of the biggest musical acts in Canadian history will be backing the Edmonton Oilers and entertaining their fans during the Stanley Cup Final.
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Whisky, rum and key lime pie: Smith and DeSantis place wager on Stanley Cup final

Whisky, rum and key lime pie: Smith and DeSantis place wager on Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have made a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup final.
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CEBL roundup: Stingers stung at home 100-79 by red-hot River Lions

CEBL roundup: Stingers stung at home 100-79 by red-hot River Lions

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Stingers had their sights set on grabbing a share of the Western Conference lead with the Vancouver Bandits. The visiting Niagara River Lions had other plans.
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