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Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking Canadian quarantine rules

Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking Canadian quarantine rules

CALGARY — A Kentucky man could face a fine of up to $750,000 or six months in jail for allegedly violating a quarantine order in the Alberta Rockies in late June.
'Cautiously optimistic': Outbreak at Calgary Cargill plant appears contained

'Cautiously optimistic': Outbreak at Calgary Cargill plant appears contained

CALGARY — An outbreak of COVID-19 at a Cargill meat-processing plant in Calgary appears to be under control. Dr.
'Cronk is the drink' New take on old beverage sells out quickly in Calgary

'Cronk is the drink' New take on old beverage sells out quickly in Calgary

CALGARY — The local news section of a Calgary Herald newspaper from 1883 began with a one-word paragraph: "Cronk." Interspersed between articles were similarly terse and mysterious phrases: "Cronk is good." "Buy Cronk." "Cronk is the drink.
Canada loses Lake Louise alpine ski event for 2020

Canada loses Lake Louise alpine ski event for 2020

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Canada will not hold an alpine ski race on the World Cup circuit this season after the Lake Louise event announced Thursday it will take a season off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canucks rally from two-goal deficit, beat Blues 4-3 in NHL playoff action

Canucks rally from two-goal deficit, beat Blues 4-3 in NHL playoff action

EDMONTON — The Vancouver Canucks were down 3-1 with goalie Jacob Markstrom getting pounded by vulcanized rubber when they flipped the script on the St. Louis Blues Wednesday and scored three unanswered goals for a 4-3 win in NHL playoff action.
Alberta Teachers' Association calls on province to delay start of school year

Alberta Teachers' Association calls on province to delay start of school year

EDMONTON — The Alberta Teachers' Association is calling on the Kenney government to delay the start of the school year until after Sept. 7, Labour Day.
Avalanche rout Coyotes 7-1 in Game 5 to win 1st-round series

Avalanche rout Coyotes 7-1 in Game 5 to win 1st-round series

EDMONTON — The Colorado Avalanche spent the first three games of their series against Arizona trying to solve a hot goalie. They put on a show the final two, displaying the flash and depth that makes them one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup.
Body of an Alberta man who tried to save family dog is found in B.C. river

Body of an Alberta man who tried to save family dog is found in B.C. river

KIMBERLEY, B.C. — The body of an Edmonton man who was swept down the Kootenay River in southeastern B.C. last month has been recovered.
Knights wonder what time off will look like after advancing

Knights wonder what time off will look like after advancing

EDMONTON — Normally, finishing off a playoff series early means rest and a chance to unwind, maybe spend time with family.
Calgary police look for suspects in road rage case after hot liquid burns girl

Calgary police look for suspects in road rage case after hot liquid burns girl

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are looking for three men following an apparent case of road rage in which a young girl was burned when a hot beverage was thrown through an open car window.
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