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Woman charged with manslaughter in death of toddler in Edmonton

Woman charged with manslaughter in death of toddler in Edmonton

EDMONTON — A woman has been charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence causing the death of a toddler in Edmonton.
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First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

CALGARY — A B.C. First Nation is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to release its reasons as soon as possible for allowing a modification of the Trans Mountain pipeline's route.
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Embattled energy company fights regulator over seizure of thousands of wells

Embattled energy company fights regulator over seizure of thousands of wells

CALGARY — An embattled Calgary energy company is fighting the provincial regulator's decision to seize thousands of its inactive wells.
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Man killed in Fort McMurray in altercation with police after he shot a woman

Man killed in Fort McMurray in altercation with police after he shot a woman

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A man has been killed after an altercation with police officers in northern Alberta. Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to a firearms complaint in the community of Beaconwood Place in Fort McMurray at about 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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University of Alberta returns endowment honouring Ukrainian who fought with Nazis

University of Alberta returns endowment honouring Ukrainian who fought with Nazis

EDMONTON — The University of Alberta is returning endowment funds from the family of a Ukrainian man whose military service was linked to the Nazis.
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Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

Aurora Cannabis to raise $33.8M in share offering, plans to repay convertible debt

EDMONTON — Shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc. were down more than 10 per cent after the cannabis company announced plans to raise $33.8 million in a share offering.
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Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

Veteran Olympic speedskater Ivanie Blondin dons the short blades again

CALGARY — Hardwired to flee her comfort zone, speedskater Ivanie Blondin has found a new way to push her envelope.
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Poll suggests two-thirds of Albertans oppose pause on renewable energy approvals

Poll suggests two-thirds of Albertans oppose pause on renewable energy approvals

EDMONTON — A poll released Thursday suggests nearly two-thirds of Albertans oppose the provincial government's moratorium on approvals for new renewable energy projects.
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Indigenous groups stand firm with child welfare law before Supreme Court

Indigenous groups stand firm with child welfare law before Supreme Court

EDMONTON — Some Indigenous nations say they are prepared to continue enforcing their jurisdiction over child welfare if Canada's top court sides with Quebec in a landmark constitutional case.
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McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

McDavid scores OT winner, Oilers edge Canucks 2-1 in pre-season game

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was having a quiet game by his standards Wednesday night, but the Edmonton Oilers captain was a factor when it mattered the most.
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