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'Senseless violence': Calgary police chief promising arrests after weekend riot

'Senseless violence': Calgary police chief promising arrests after weekend riot

Calgary's police chief says the people responsible for a riot between two Eritrean factions on the long weekend will be held accountable. Chief Const.
WestJet Encore pilots file notice to begin contract negotiations with management

WestJet Encore pilots file notice to begin contract negotiations with management

CALGARY — Pilots with WestJet Encore are gearing up to bargain their second collective agreement. The Air Line Pilots Association says it's filed notice to open contract negotiations with the regional carrier for WestJet.
Calgary daycares hit by E. coli outbreak could be shut down for another week

Calgary daycares hit by E. coli outbreak could be shut down for another week

CALGARY — An official for six Calgary daycares closed due to an E. coli outbreak says a deep cleaning of the facilities could take up to a week.
Enbridge to purchase three U.S. utilities for $14 billion in cash and debt

Enbridge to purchase three U.S. utilities for $14 billion in cash and debt

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal that represents a major vote of confidence by the Canadian company in the future of natural gas.
Final arguments in Law Society case against Alberta's former justice minister

Final arguments in Law Society case against Alberta's former justice minister

CALGARY — The lawyer for a former Alberta cabinet minister who is alleged to have broken the legal profession's code of conduct says complaints against his client were politically motivated, while counsel for the Law Society of Alberta says he was tr
'We hit it hard': Alberta First Nation's war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses

'We hit it hard': Alberta First Nation's war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses

STANDOFF, ALBERTA — Plywood covers the doors and windows of several homes on the Blood Reserve, a vivid image of the southern Alberta First Nation's life-and-death battle with drug traffickers.
Stampeders come from behind to edge Elks 35-31 in Labour Day thriller

Stampeders come from behind to edge Elks 35-31 in Labour Day thriller

CALGARY — Chest bumps, butt slaps and high fives enveloped Jake Maier after the Calgary Stampeders edged the Edmonton Elks 35-31 on Monday. Calgary's quarterback engineered a late come-from-behind win over their provincial CFL rival on Labour Day.
Calgary E. coli outbreak connected to daycare sites sends dozens of kids to hospital

Calgary E. coli outbreak connected to daycare sites sends dozens of kids to hospital

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says up to 50 children have arrived at hospitals in connection with an E. coli outbreak that's been declared at six locations of a Calgary daycare operator.
Woman released from hospital into police custody dies in southern Alberta

Woman released from hospital into police custody dies in southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE — The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a woman's death which police say happened after she'd been released from hospital into their custody.
Labour Day Battle of Alberta chance for Elks, Stampeders to generate needed momentum

Labour Day Battle of Alberta chance for Elks, Stampeders to generate needed momentum

CALGARY — The Edmonton Elks have a little confidence. The Calgary Stampeders need some. The CFL's annual Battle of Alberta on Labour Day in Calgary features a pair of West Division clubs with gaps between themselves and a playoff spot.