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Colton Parayko scores overtime winner, Blues beat Flames 4-3

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Colton Parayko scored the overtime winner on a rebound and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Thursday night.
Privacy watchdog concerned as Alberta passes bill to end fall legislature sitting

Privacy watchdog concerned as Alberta passes bill to end fall legislature sitting

EDMONTON — Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner says she is worried -- but not surprised -- the province voted this week to pass legislation she says will reduce public access to government information.
Quebec police say cutting blood-alcohol limit to .05 would save up to 14 lives a year

Quebec police say cutting blood-alcohol limit to .05 would save up to 14 lives a year

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government remained opposed to lowering the legal blood-alcohol limit in the province on Thursday, despite a provincial police study that estimates reducing the limit to .
Number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta fell five per cent in 2023: report

Number of inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta fell five per cent in 2023: report

CALGARY — Alberta's oil and gas producers spent $769 million cleaning up old wells in 2023, a $73 million increase from the prior year, according to a new report.
Alberta health minister signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs

Alberta health minister signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has signed a deal with her federal counterpart to expand access to medication for people with rare diseases.
Calgary airport still rebuilding from summer hailstorm, but ready for holiday rush

Calgary airport still rebuilding from summer hailstorm, but ready for holiday rush

CALGARY — The Calgary International Airport is gearing up for a record travel season, but the effects of a devastating summer hailstorm that pummeled the city linger.
Police arrest suspect in Calgary arson and extortion investigation

Police arrest suspect in Calgary arson and extortion investigation

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they have made an arrest in an arson and extortion investigation. A fire last month caused minor damage to a house in the Hillhurst neighbourhood northwest of downtown.
Alberta information watchdog concerned as warnings about government bill not heeded

Alberta information watchdog concerned as warnings about government bill not heeded

EDMONTON — An Alberta government bill proposing changes to freedom of information rules has passed third and final reading in the legislature despite the province's information and privacy watchdog warning they will "significantly degrade" transparen
Edmonton zoo elephant Lucy gets medical OK as she approaches 50th birthday

Edmonton zoo elephant Lucy gets medical OK as she approaches 50th birthday

EDMONTON — The latest checkup on famed Edmonton elephant Lucy finds her in good shape ahead of her 50th birthday — but not healthy enough to be relocated to join a herd.
Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

EDMONTON — Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $100 billion worth of artificial intelligence data centres under construction within the next five years.