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Shed fire hits close to home for detox worker whose relative was among victims

Shed fire hits close to home for detox worker whose relative was among victims

CALGARY — As a worker at a shelter and detox facility in Calgary, Robbie Daniels admits he sometimes feels a sense of personal failure when people he knows through his job die on the street.
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Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

Alberta's renewable energy pause could become lingering stumble, observers say

EDMONTON — It was just supposed to be a pause, a breather for an overburdened regulator and concerned public to catch up with an industry growing beyond expectations.
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Freeland won't say how long it could take to determine what Alberta entitled from CPP

Freeland won't say how long it could take to determine what Alberta entitled from CPP

TORONTO — Citing the "complicated" nature of pensions and need for all provinces and territories to weigh in, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland would not provide a specific timeline for determining how much Alberta would be entitled to if it leaves
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Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada

Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada

EDMONTON — A man in Edmonton who was set to be deported to Uganda, where he feared prison or death for being gay, can stay in Canada for now. On Friday, the 25-year-old was granted a seven-month temporary resident permit.
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Boudreau named head coach for Canada's Spengler Cup squad

Boudreau named head coach for Canada's Spengler Cup squad

CALGARY — Veteran NHL coach Bruce Boudreau will make his international coaching debut as Canada's bench boss for the upcoming Spengler Cup. Hockey Canada made the announcement on Friday.
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Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal

Stampeders re-sign all-star kicker René Paredes to one-year deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed veteran kicker René Paredes to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Paredes will be entering his 13th season with the Stampeders, who signed him as a free agent in 2011.
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Cavalry FC to shift February Champions Cup game to Vancouver Island to escape cold

Cavalry FC to shift February Champions Cup game to Vancouver Island to escape cold

CALGARY — Cavalry FC is moving its first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup game in February to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., to escape the Alberta cold.
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Trans Mountain warns regulator of potential 'catastrophic' two-year pipeline delay

Trans Mountain warns regulator of potential 'catastrophic' two-year pipeline delay

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is warning the project's completion could be delayed by two years if the Canada Energy Regulator does not allow a previously rejected request for a pipeline variance.
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Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals to help Lightning end Oilers’ winning streak at 8

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his NHL career, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers’ winning streak at eight.
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Steven Stamkos scores 4 goals, Lightning end Oilers' winning streak at 8 with 7-4 victory

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored four goals for the first time in his career, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 53 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton 7-4 on Thursday night to end the Oilers' winning streak at eight.
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