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Calgary Flames seek to turn entertaining off-season into longer playoff run

Calgary Flames seek to turn entertaining off-season into longer playoff run

CALGARY — No NHL team lost more and gained more than the Calgary Flames after their most successful season in years.
WHL roundup: Bjarnason shines in net as Wheat Kings tip Hitmen

WHL roundup: Bjarnason shines in net as Wheat Kings tip Hitmen

CALGARY — The Brandon Wheat Kings gave extra thanks to netminder Carson Bjarnason on Monday after he stopped 41 of 43 shots to help his Manitoba squad defeat the host Calgary Hitmen 3-2 in Western Hockey League action.
Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

Police hunt for BMW after gunfight broke out when RCMP stopped it for stolen plate

EDMONTON — RCMP in Alberta are warning people to be on the lookout for a newer BMW after they say there was a gunfight between one of its occupants and a police officer east of Edmonton.
Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

EDMONTON — The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions – a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governmen
Calgary Stampeders sign offensive linemen Johnson and Murphy to practice roster

Calgary Stampeders sign offensive linemen Johnson and Murphy to practice roster

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders shored up their offensive line by adding Leon Johnson and Brandon Murphy to the practice roster on Monday.
'X-ray specs': Canadian scientists starry-eyed over James Webb space telescope

'X-ray specs': Canadian scientists starry-eyed over James Webb space telescope

EDMONTON — It's as if they were using a telescope not just to peer into space, but also into time.
Potent Edmonton Oilers ready to contend for Stanley Cup

Potent Edmonton Oilers ready to contend for Stanley Cup

EDMONTON — The Oilers have finished an eight-game pre-season schedule — and the veterans can’t wait for the real games to start.
Man, 18, charged after allegedly assaulting ER nurse in Alberta hospital

Man, 18, charged after allegedly assaulting ER nurse in Alberta hospital

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An 18-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting an emergency room nurse in southern Alberta.
From worst to first, Ottawa wins Canadian Premier League regular-season title

From worst to first, Ottawa wins Canadian Premier League regular-season title

CALGARY — Atletico Ottawa clinched the Canadian Premier League regular-season title Saturday thanks to Pacific FC's 1-0 loss at Cavalry FC. It's a worst-to-first story for Ottawa, which finished in the eight-team league's basement in 2021 at 6-14-8.
Incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith to seek Brooks-Medicine Hat seat

Incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith to seek Brooks-Medicine Hat seat

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says she will seek the southeastern seat of Brooks-Medicine Hat in a byelection, despite not living in the area and there already being a seat open in Calgary.
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