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RCMP say competitor in Ironman is dead after volunteers pulled him from the water

CALGARY — A competitor in an Ironman triathlon west of Calgary has died after he was pulled from the water during the swim portion of the event. Police say they received a report of a drowning at Harmony Lake in Rocky View County on Sunday morning.
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FC Edmonton roll to 3-1 win over No. 1 Valour FC in CPL action

EDMONTON — FC Edmonton struck early and refused to relent Saturday as it rolled to a 3-1 victory over Valour FC in Canadian Premier League action. Easton Ongaro put Edmonton (3-4-2) up 1-0 just 13 minutes in.
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Edmonton Oilers sign Warren Foegele to three-year contract; swaps him for Ethan Bear

EDMONTON — Warren Foegele has signed onto a three-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers for $2.75 million annually. The six-foot-two, 198-pound forward snatched up from Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday in exchange for Ethan Bear.
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Alberta Medical Association head concerned over government lifting COVID restrictions

EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta Medical Association says he has significant concerns with the province's decision to suspend almost all of its COVID-19 public health protocols.
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Alberta receives inquiry's final report on eco groups and energy industry

Alberta receives inquiry's final report on eco groups and energy industry

EDMONTON — The public inquiry report into what the Alberta government labels troublesome foreign funding of enviro-groups was delivered Friday – a year late and million dollars over its original budget.
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'Still a ways to go in Alberta:' Top doctors weigh in on plan to end isolation

'Still a ways to go in Alberta:' Top doctors weigh in on plan to end isolation

Canada’s top doctors say Alberta’s decision to end isolation requirements for those who test positive for COVID-19, or who have been in close contact with someone who has, could have ripple effects across the country.
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Imperial Oil earns $366 million; Kearl oilsands site sets 25-year production record

Imperial Oil earns $366 million; Kearl oilsands site sets 25-year production record

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it earned $366 million in the second quarter and boosted production to its highest level in 25 years for the same period.
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CP urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month

CP urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is urging Kansas City Southern shareholders to vote against the proposed merger with Canadian National Railway Co. because of the regulatory uncertainty of its rival's US$33.6-billion bid.
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Line 3 pipeline to be in service by end of year, despite legal challenges: Enbridge

Line 3 pipeline to be in service by end of year, despite legal challenges: Enbridge

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc.'s Line 3 pipeline replacement is on track to be in service by the end of the year despite ongoing protests and recent court challenges, the Calgary-based company said Friday. The $9.
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Alberta's top doctor came up with plan to lift all COVID-19 orders: health minister

Alberta's top doctor came up with plan to lift all COVID-19 orders: health minister

CALGARY — Alberta's health minister says it was the idea of the province's chief medical health officer to end isolation requirements for those who test positive for COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with someone who has.
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