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Texier gets 1st short-handed goal of season for Blue Jackets in 5-2 win over slumping Flames

Texier gets 1st short-handed goal of season for Blue Jackets in 5-2 win over slumping Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alexandre Texier scored Columbus' first short-handed goal this season and the Blue Jackets beat the skidding Calgary Flames 5-2 on Thursday night.
Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday nigh
NDP leader says working with Liberals on pharmacare like wrestling with 'slimy' eels

NDP leader says working with Liberals on pharmacare like wrestling with 'slimy' eels

EDMONTON — Working with the Liberals on pharmacare legislation has been like wrestling eels covered in oil, as NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh describes it.
Calgary 911 call taker faces several criminal charges after corruption investigation

Calgary 911 call taker faces several criminal charges after corruption investigation

CALGARY — A City of Calgary employee who worked as a 911 call taker for police faces several criminal charges after a yearlong corruption investigation.
AIMCo expresses interest in buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline

AIMCo expresses interest in buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline

CALGARY — The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has expressed an interest in purchasing a potential stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Alberta welcomes expansion of pharmacy care clinics in communities across province

Alberta welcomes expansion of pharmacy care clinics in communities across province

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says the expansion of pharmacy care clinics across the province could help reduce the strain on the province's emergency departments and family doctors.
Veteran forward Gagner providing solid depth in third stint with red-hot Oilers

Veteran forward Gagner providing solid depth in third stint with red-hot Oilers

EDMONTON — Sam Gagner has been part of two historic winning streaks. He was a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets when that team went on a 16-game tear that stretched from December 2016 to January 2017.
Man facing weapons charges after gun fired in Edmonton City Hall appears in court

Man facing weapons charges after gun fired in Edmonton City Hall appears in court

EDMONTON — A man facing six weapons charges after a gun was fired and a Molotov cocktail was ignited in Edmonton city hall is to have a bail hearing next week.
Man charged after Edmonton City Hall shooting, police investigating link to video

Man charged after Edmonton City Hall shooting, police investigating link to video

EDMONTON — A man is facing six charges after shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown at Edmonton City Hall.
New Democrats say housing policy must address needs of lower-income households

New Democrats say housing policy must address needs of lower-income households

EDMONTON — Federal New Democrats spent Wednesday seeking guidance from Albertans, who the party said are on the front lines of Canada's housing crisis, to help them form policies around addressing the needs of lower-income households.
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