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Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his second season with the Oilers in 2022-23.
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley mum on political future following election loss

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley mum on political future following election loss

EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says she has not made a decision on her political future following a second consecutive election loss by her New Democrats.
Telus pauses fibre optic network rollout in parts of Alberta, blaming Huawei ban

Telus pauses fibre optic network rollout in parts of Alberta, blaming Huawei ban

Telus Corp. is blaming Ottawa's ban on China’s Huawei Technologies Inc. for pausing its fibre optic network build in the city of St.
Two teens arrested after police officer struck during traffic stop in Edmonton

Two teens arrested after police officer struck during traffic stop in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Two teenagers have been arrested after a police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Edmonton. Police say officers pulled over a Hyundai Sonata for speeding near Mill Woods Road and 36B Avenue shortly after 4 p.m.
Lawyer for former Alberta cabinet minister says law society has no jurisdiction

Lawyer for former Alberta cabinet minister says law society has no jurisdiction

CALGARY — The Law Society of Alberta doesn't have the jurisdiction to address several complaints about former provincial cabinet minister Tyler Shandro, his lawyer suggested Monday.
Evacuation order stays in place as wildfire continues to menace town west of Edmonton

Evacuation order stays in place as wildfire continues to menace town west of Edmonton

EDMONTON — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a town west of Edmonton continues to menace the community with crews also battling heavy, vision-obscuring smoke. Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said the fire remains within 1.
Calgary Flames look within own organization again, name Ryan Huska new head coach

Calgary Flames look within own organization again, name Ryan Huska new head coach

CALGARY — When Ryan Huska was eight years old, his minor hockey team from Trail, B.C., won a contest to have breakfast with Calgary Flames players Colin Patterson and Joel Otto. "Something I've never forgotten," Huska said Monday.
Bryan Adams extends tour with dates in British Columbia and Alberta

Bryan Adams extends tour with dates in British Columbia and Alberta

Bryan Adams has added more Canadian dates to his So Happy It Hurts tour. The “Run To You” rocker announced shows across British Columbia and Alberta that will follow a string of summer dates in the United States. Live Nation says a B.C.
Canadian broadcasters pledge climate action to ease environmental impact of industry

Canadian broadcasters pledge climate action to ease environmental impact of industry

BANFF, Alta. — Canada’s leading media companies are banding together to work on reducing their collective impact on the environment.
'Part of something bigger:' Kids help at community garden, raise money for food bank

'Part of something bigger:' Kids help at community garden, raise money for food bank

EDMONTON — Reid Garrin says he has fun gardening at his local church because he gets to dig in the dirt, but the 12-year-old also knows the work is important. "I'm gardening for the food bank this year," says Reid, plowing dirt with a trowel.
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