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CP NewsAlert: Mexico's president says she will attend G7 summit in Alberta

CP NewsAlert: Mexico's president says she will attend G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend the G7 summit next week in Alberta and is working to set up a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. More coming. The Canadian Press
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'General acceptance': A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms

'General acceptance': A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms

EDMONTON — Sixteen-year-old Roha Akram was skeptical when teachers in Calgary announced a cellphone ban during the first assembly of the school year.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Global Energy Show The Global Energy Show kicks off on Tuesday in Calgary with people from 100 countries expected to attend the conference that will include a keyno
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Rourke throws three TDs, B.C. Lions dump Edmonton Elks 31-14 in season opener

Rourke throws three TDs, B.C. Lions dump Edmonton Elks 31-14 in season opener

VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke reminded football fans why he's one of the CFL's top talents on Saturday. The 27-year-old Canadian quarterback threw for 324 yards with three touchdowns, and rushed for another 54 yards as his B.C.
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Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze again on Saturday, but Environment Canada said the situation is expected to improve over the weekend.
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Calgary Stampeders hitch quarterback wagon to "Big-play VA" Vernon Adams Jr.

Calgary Stampeders hitch quarterback wagon to "Big-play VA" Vernon Adams Jr.

CALGARY — The road back to the CFL playoffs goes through Vernon Adams Jr. in Calgary. The Stampeders acquired the quarterback from the B.C. Lions a month after their worst season in two decades concluded in 2024.
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Marchand scores in double OT, Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 to tie Stanley Cup series 1-1

Marchand scores in double OT, Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 to tie Stanley Cup series 1-1

EDMONTON — The 2025 Stanley Cup final has already been everything that was advertised and more.
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Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

EDMONTON — Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs.
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Ticats veteran quarterback Mitchell poised to reach 100-win milestone

Ticats veteran quarterback Mitchell poised to reach 100-win milestone

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell is poised to join a very select group. The veteran quarterback chases his 100th career CFL regular-season win Saturday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Calgary Stampeders in the season opener for both teams.
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Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary

Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary

CALGARY — More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada's oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Pet
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