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The Iceteca: Canada beats Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton chill

The Iceteca: Canada beats Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton chill

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — In the chill of what was dubbed “Iceteca Stadium," Canada beat Mexico in a World Cup qualifier for the first time since 1976.
Larin scores twice to lift Canada to 2-1 win over Mexico, and into top spot in group

Larin scores twice to lift Canada to 2-1 win over Mexico, and into top spot in group

EDMONTON — When Cyle Larin showed up in Edmonton ahead of Canada’s World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico, he was so sick that he couldn’t eat.
Kenney backbencher delivers blunt warning on ignoring party member concerns

Kenney backbencher delivers blunt warning on ignoring party member concerns

EDMONTON — A United Conservative backbencher is delivering a blunt warning to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney that his party is in trouble and needs to heed the growing concerns of its members.
Alberta proposes bill to overhaul, publicize teacher discipline and decisions

Alberta proposes bill to overhaul, publicize teacher discipline and decisions

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing legislation to make public the names and case details of teachers disciplined for unprofessional conduct or incompetence.
New ultra-low-cost carrier, Lynx Air, will launch from Calgary

New ultra-low-cost carrier, Lynx Air, will launch from Calgary

CALGARY — A new Canadian airline announced its planned launch Tuesday, joining an increasingly crowded field of carriers jockeying for budget-minded travellers as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flair Airlines expands again with new service to Mexico

Flair Airlines expands again with new service to Mexico

CALGARY — Edmonton-based discount carrier Flair Airlines is expanding yet again, this time launching service to Mexico.
'A meaningful statement': Calgary city council declares climate emergency

'A meaningful statement': Calgary city council declares climate emergency

Calgary is the latest Canadian city to declare a climate emergency but there was concern during debate that the move could be seen as an attack on the energy sector.
Alberta premier faces renewed call from 22 party boards for early leadership review

Alberta premier faces renewed call from 22 party boards for early leadership review

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is facing a renewed push from within the ranks of his United Conservative Party to move up a vote on his leadership.
WHL's Spokane Chiefs resume schedule after COVID-19 scare

WHL's Spokane Chiefs resume schedule after COVID-19 scare

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League has cleared the Spokane Chiefs to resume team activities after two people in the organization tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
CRTC to require telecom providers to implement call authentification

CRTC to require telecom providers to implement call authentification

CALGARY — Canada's telecommunications regulator is mandating that telecom companies implement new technology aimed at bringing Canadians some relief from spoof and fraudulent phone calls.
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