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Second body recovered after canoe capsizes on lake in Alberta Rockies

Second body recovered after canoe capsizes on lake in Alberta Rockies

A second body has been recovered after a canoe overturned on a lake in the Alberta Rockies. RCMP say they were called on Saturday evening about a capsized canoe on Barrier Lake.
Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to Canada rugby lineup for first time since 2021

Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to Canada rugby lineup for first time since 2021

Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to the Canadian rugby lineup up for the first time in almost four years on Friday when Canada hosts the United States in Calgary in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Police say man charged after Alberta youth launch 'catch a predator' scheme

Police say man charged after Alberta youth launch 'catch a predator' scheme

AIRDRIE — Alberta RCMP are expressing concern over risky social media trends after an attempted "catch a predator" sting operation by a group of youngsters resulted in a 12-year-old being briefly abducted earlier this week.
Calgary Stampeders can sweep season series versus Saskatchewan Roughriders with win

Calgary Stampeders can sweep season series versus Saskatchewan Roughriders with win

It's the lone blemish on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season to date. Saskatchewan (8-1) visits Calgary (6-3) on Saturday looking to not only create more separation in the West Division standings but avenge its only loss of the year.
Group files greenwashing complaint with securities watchdog against Enbridge, Cenovus

Group files greenwashing complaint with securities watchdog against Enbridge, Cenovus

CALGARY — A shareholder advocacy group has filed a greenwashing complaint with Alberta's securities watchdog alleging Cenovus Inc., one of Canada's biggest oilsands producers, and Enbridge Inc.
Calgary Wild FC captain Meggie Dougherty Howard signs through 2028

Calgary Wild FC captain Meggie Dougherty Howard signs through 2028

CALGARY — Calgary Wild FC has extended the contract of captain Meggie Dougherty Howard to 2028. The 30-year-old midfielder from Largo, Fla.
Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash

Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility.
Alberta government to cover COVID-19 shots for health-care workers in policy reversal

Alberta government to cover COVID-19 shots for health-care workers in policy reversal

EDMONTON — In a partial policy reversal, Alberta's government said Tuesday it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers.
Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

EDMONTON — Police in Alberta say the public should mind strangers asking for hugs or sharing sob stories after three people were arrested in a string of "distraction" thefts across Canada.
Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot

Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of Commons in September, after winning a byelection in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot on Monday. Here are five things to know about the byelection.
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