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WHL Roundup: Savoie, McClennon lead Ice to eight straight wins, top Hitmen 5-2

WHL Roundup: Savoie, McClennon lead Ice to eight straight wins, top Hitmen 5-2

CALGARY — Matthew Savoie scored a short-handed and power-play goal, along with one assist to lead the Winnipeg Ice past the Calgary Hitmen 5-2 on Wednesday for their eighth straight win.
Alberta to give Grande Prairie $9.7M if city replaces RCMP with municipal officers

Alberta to give Grande Prairie $9.7M if city replaces RCMP with municipal officers

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — The Alberta government says it will give Grande Prairie $9.7 million if the city decides to replace its RCMP with a municipal police force.
Resident of Alberta health-care facility charged with manslaughter

Resident of Alberta health-care facility charged with manslaughter

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in southern Alberta say a 51-year-old resident of a health-care facility has been charged with manslaughter after a fellow resident was found dead. Police say they were notified that 78-year-old Kenneth Hale died on Jan. 3.
Teck Resources' coal spinoff shows power of sustainable finance movement: experts

Teck Resources' coal spinoff shows power of sustainable finance movement: experts

CALGARY — Teck Resources' plan to separate its coal business from its base metals operations shows the power of the sustainable finance movement to influence corporate strategy, experts say.
Calgary Dinos focused on playoffs after capping season with 23-game winning streak

Calgary Dinos focused on playoffs after capping season with 23-game winning streak

CALGARY — Centre Riley Stotts took a welcome break from studying for a geography exam this week to discuss the University of Calgary Dinos' record-breaking 23-game winning streak in Canada West men’s hockey.
'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say

'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say

CALGARY — The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police says it believes, based on research it commissioned, that it would be "incredibly premature" to think about decriminalizing drugs.
Hockey Canada renews partnership with Sheldon Kennedy's Respect Group

Hockey Canada renews partnership with Sheldon Kennedy's Respect Group

CALGARY — Hockey Canada says it has renewed and expanded a partnership with Respect Group, an advocacy organization co-founded by former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy.
McDavid hits 800-point milestone in Oilers' 4-2 comeback win over Flyers

McDavid hits 800-point milestone in Oilers' 4-2 comeback win over Flyers

EDMONTON — It was another milestone night for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
Oilers star Connor McDavid scores twice, reaches 800 points

Oilers star Connor McDavid scores twice, reaches 800 points

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid reached 800 career points and scored his 43rd and 44th goals in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
McDavid scores 43rd, 44th goals, reaches 800 career points

McDavid scores 43rd, 44th goals, reaches 800 career points

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid reached 800 career points and scored his 43rd and 44th goals in the third period to give the Edmonton Oilers a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
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