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Crumbl Cookies expands to Canada with first location in Edmonton to open this month

Crumbl Cookies expands to Canada with first location in Edmonton to open this month

EDMONTON — Crumbl Cookies says it plans to open its first Canadian store later this month.

Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

The comeback of Canadian retail chain Zellers officially kicks off today, with the first 12 of 25 planned locations opening in Ontario and Quebec.
Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study

Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study

EDMONTON — The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded.
Parks Canada says new reservation system working well as bookings open in busy Banff

Parks Canada says new reservation system working well as bookings open in busy Banff

CALGARY — Parks Canada says its new online reservation system to book camping sites and other activities at national parks appears to have worked well during its first week of operations.
McDavid hits 60-goal mark with OT winner as Oilers hand Coyotes 4-3 loss

McDavid hits 60-goal mark with OT winner as Oilers hand Coyotes 4-3 loss

EDMONTON — It seems like Connor McDavid can’t go a game without setting a new standard. McDavid hit the 60-goal mark with his second of the night 1:31 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers took a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday.
McDavid scores twice, including 60th in OT to lead Oilers

McDavid scores twice, including 60th in OT to lead Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the season with his second of the game 1:31 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday night.
Activist investor wants Parkland to sell or spin off Burnaby refinery

Activist investor wants Parkland to sell or spin off Burnaby refinery

CALGARY — A U.S. activist investor has set its sights on Calgary-based Parkland Corp., urging the fuel retailer to consider selling or spinning off its Burnaby, B.C., refinery.
Alberta information commissioner to investigate Kearl tailings leak notifications

Alberta information commissioner to investigate Kearl tailings leak notifications

EDMONTON — Alberta's information commissioner has started an investigation into how the province's energy regulator notified the public about tailings pond releases at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine.
Lynx Air announces summer service between Toronto and Kelowna, Hamilton and Vancouver

Lynx Air announces summer service between Toronto and Kelowna, Hamilton and Vancouver

CALGARY — Budget airline Lynx Air announced it's launching two new routes for the summer, one from Hamilton to Vancouver and one from Toronto to Kelowna, B.C.
Alberta teen's death inquiry to find solutions to protect children at risk: Judge

Alberta teen's death inquiry to find solutions to protect children at risk: Judge

CALGARY — An Alberta education official told a fatality inquiry Wednesday that different rules were in place in 2013 that allowed a malnourished 15-year-old Calgary boy who died of sepsis and untreated diabetes from being seen by school staff.