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Alberta's government introduces bill to begin sweeping revamp of health-care services

Alberta's government introduces bill to begin sweeping revamp of health-care services

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is introducing legislation to begin bringing a completely restructured health-care system to life.
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Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 4 of their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
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CP NewsAlert: Wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta., forces out hundreds

CP NewsAlert: Wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta., forces out hundreds

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Alberta officials have ordered hundreds of residents in some neighbourhoods of Fort McMurray to leave as a wildfire threatens the community. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Oilers starting Calvin Pickard in goal for Game 4 vs. Canucks

Oilers starting Calvin Pickard in goal for Game 4 vs. Canucks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net Tuesday for Game 4 of their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks.
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Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

CALGARY — Environmental organizations, a northern Alberta First Nation and a group of concerned landowners are asking the Alberta Energy Regulator to conduct a full-scale environmental impact assessment of the oilsands' industry's massive proposed ca
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Sunchips, Munchies recalled by Frito Lay Canada for possible salmonella contamination

Sunchips, Munchies recalled by Frito Lay Canada for possible salmonella contamination

EDMONTON — Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination. The recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, as well as Munchies Original Snack Mix.
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Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to make adjustments ahead of pivotal Game 4

Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to make adjustments ahead of pivotal Game 4

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner has been here before. Like every professional hockey player, the Edmonton Oilers goalie has weathered periods of patchy play over his career. Now he's looking to those experiences as he fights to regain his form.
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Alberta to investigate police crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protests

Alberta to investigate police crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protests

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will ask the province’s police watchdog to investigate how officers forcibly cleared out two pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses.
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John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes

John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer John Bean will step down and be replaced by Robert Hayes.
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Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp

Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall.
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