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Wants to be own lawyer: Trial date to be set for suspect in slaying of Alberta doctor

Wants to be own lawyer: Trial date to be set for suspect in slaying of Alberta doctor

RED DEER, Alta. — A trial date is expected to be set today for a man who wants to act as his own lawyer when he is tried in the killing of a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta.
Alberta promises close watch on new mines but cuts oversight of coal-polluted rivers

Alberta promises close watch on new mines but cuts oversight of coal-polluted rivers

EDMONTON — Alberta government documents show repeated cuts to environmental monitoring despite contaminants in some waterways that exceed thresholds that are supposed to trigger increased scrutiny.
McDavid, Draisaitl combine for 11 points in Oilers 8-5 win over the Senators

McDavid, Draisaitl combine for 11 points in Oilers 8-5 win over the Senators

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl was one assist away from matching a record held, in part, by a Canadian icon, and he had no idea. But the German forward feels much more content with the two points his team earned Sunday night.
Calgary Stampeders deal three players to Toronto Argonauts ahead of free agency

Calgary Stampeders deal three players to Toronto Argonauts ahead of free agency

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have dealt the rights of receiver Eric Rogers, defensive lineman Cordarro Law and defensive back Robertson Daniel to the Toronto Argonauts. The three men are due to become free agents Feb. 9.
Edmonton signs CFL veteran offensive lineman Randy Richards

Edmonton signs CFL veteran offensive lineman Randy Richards

Edmonton has signed CFL veteran offensive lineman Randy Richards. Richards, six foot three and 304 pounds, has played both left and right tackle in his 39 career CFL games with Saskatchewan, Calgary and Toronto.
Peace during the pandemic: Some people turning to psychedelics to cope

Peace during the pandemic: Some people turning to psychedelics to cope

EDMONTON — Jen Burke lost her full-time job as a clothing store manager because of COVID-19, but says the pandemic has been the most peaceful time in her life. "There's so many people who were struggling and having a hard time with it.
McDavid scores highlight-reel goal, adds winner in OT as Oilers down Maple Leafs 4-3

McDavid scores highlight-reel goal, adds winner in OT as Oilers down Maple Leafs 4-3

EDMONTON — When the NHL announced its pandemic-shortened season would include an all-Canadian division, fans across this hockey-mad country immediately zeroed in on one star-studded matchup. Edmonton versus Toronto.
Deadline extension will mean more time to get responses, oil inquiry head explains

Deadline extension will mean more time to get responses, oil inquiry head explains

CALGARY — The commissioner of Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics says a deadline extension will allow more time for the inquiry to get responses from the people it names.
Edmonton signs CFL all-star receiver Greg Ellingson for another year

Edmonton signs CFL all-star receiver Greg Ellingson for another year

Edmonton has extended the contract of all-star wide receiver Greg Ellingson through the upcoming season. The 32-year-old from Tampa, Fla., signed with Edmonton in 2019 and had a team-leading 86 receptions for 1,170 yards, and five touchdowns.
'100 per cent Indigenous:' New mask factory on Alberta reserve to employ band members

'100 per cent Indigenous:' New mask factory on Alberta reserve to employ band members

EDMONTON — What business school teaches in four years, Jacob Faithful says he learned in four months.
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