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Canadian household budgets stretched thin as inflation, interest rates rise: Survey

Canadian household budgets stretched thin as inflation, interest rates rise: Survey

CALGARY — A new poll indicates Canadians are making increasingly tough budget decisions amid rising interest rates and inflation. The MNP Ltd.
Edmonton Catholic church with Indigenous traditions prepares for Pope's visit

Edmonton Catholic church with Indigenous traditions prepares for Pope's visit

EDMONTON — Cultures collide each Sunday morning at Edmonton's Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, with sage burning alongside candles and both hymns and Indigenous drumming resounding through congregations.
'Happy Stampede': Prime minister mobbed by admirers at Stampede events

'Happy Stampede': Prime minister mobbed by admirers at Stampede events

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Sunday in Calgary where he was surrounded by mostly friendly crowds as he attended a pancake breakfast, visited the Stampede grounds and spoke at a Liberal fundraiser.
'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters

'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters

CALGARY — There's more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats and horses — it's also a major opportunity for politicians.
Suncor Energy says president and CEO Mark Little has stepped down, resigns from board

Suncor Energy says president and CEO Mark Little has stepped down, resigns from board

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc.
Organizers of papal visit warn not to buy tickets to open-air mass from resellers

Organizers of papal visit warn not to buy tickets to open-air mass from resellers

EDMONTON — Organizers of the Pope’s visit to Canada are warning the public not to buy tickets from resellers online, saying they may not be legitimate.
Peacock on the loose for days in Jasper National Park in Alberta euthanized

Peacock on the loose for days in Jasper National Park in Alberta euthanized

A peacock on the loose for days in the western Alberta mountain town of Jasper has been euthanized
'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede returned Friday with its trademark parade, led by Hollywood actor Kevin Costner on horseback, in the first full event since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith retiring: source

Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith retiring: source

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Duncan Keith is retiring, a source has told The Canadian Press. Keith played 16 seasons for the Blackhawks before Chicago dealt him to Edmonton for blue liner Caleb Jones and a draft pick last summer.
For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language

For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language

EDMONTON — For the first time in league history, a CFL game will be broadcast in an Indigenous language.
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