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'Protective effect' of annual flu shot can lower the risk of stroke: Calgary study

'Protective effect' of annual flu shot can lower the risk of stroke: Calgary study

CALGARY — A new study from the University of Calgary says getting the annual flu shot may have a major health bonus other than fending off the latest strain of influenza — it may also lower the risk of having a stroke.
Cenovus CEO takes aim at oil and gas critics; says sector pays billions in taxes

Cenovus CEO takes aim at oil and gas critics; says sector pays billions in taxes

CALGARY — With oil and gas companies under increased scrutiny for how they choose to use their record-breaking profits in 2022, the chief executive of Cenovus Energy Inc.
Calgary changes name of park and parkade to Harmony as part of anti-racism move

Calgary changes name of park and parkade to Harmony as part of anti-racism move

CALGARY — A park and parkade in Calgary's Chinatown has been renamed as part of the city's anti-racism efforts. The former James Short Park and Parkade will now be known as Harmony Park and Parkade.
Seattle Kraken come from behind to douse Calgary Flames 5-4

Seattle Kraken come from behind to douse Calgary Flames 5-4

CALGARY — A three-goal burst in the third period spurred the visiting Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win Tuesday over the Calgary Flames, who squandered a third-period lead for a second straight game.
Kane scores three as Oilers pound Predators 7-4

Kane scores three as Oilers pound Predators 7-4

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers dynamic duo was at it again on Tuesday.
Einarson dumps Kazakhstan, Hong Kong at Pan Continental Curling Championships

Einarson dumps Kazakhstan, Hong Kong at Pan Continental Curling Championships

CALGARY — Canada's Kerri Einarson rolled to a 12-1 rout of Kazakhstan's Angelina Ebauyer on Tuesday at the Pan Continental Curling Championships. Then later in the evening she rocked the Hong Kong team skipped by Ling-Yue Hung 8-1.
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader says a proposed pay deal for B.C. doctors is a wake-up call to Premier Danielle Smith to knock off the pseudo-science and put down the wrecking ball aimed at the province’s health system.
Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation

Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Voting began today for citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) on a Métis Constitution, the next step towards self-government, self-determination, and reconciliation.
Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

EDMONTON — A former Alberta justice minister says he's relieved after the province's top court cleared him of contempt of court for witness intimidation.
Calgary sales fall 15% in Oct., but on track for record year: real estate board

Calgary sales fall 15% in Oct., but on track for record year: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city is on track to record a record year for home sales, even as the number of transactions in October fell 15 per cent from the year before.
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