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'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are investigating a fatal crash of a what they call a "modified racing vehicle" on city streets.
Grass fire in Carstairs, Alta., forces evacuations before being brought under control

Grass fire in Carstairs, Alta., forces evacuations before being brought under control

CARSTAIRS, Alta. — Authorities say a number of homes in Carstairs, Alta., were being evacuated before a large grassfire burning near the community was brought under control.
Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill

Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta’s lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidate vying to replace him as United Conservative leader.
Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Murray to one-year, $750,000 contract

Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Murray to one-year, $750,000 contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year contract worth US$750,000. Murray appeared in 37 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season and recorded four assists.
Long weekend drivers to enjoy cheaper gas as crude oil tumbles

Long weekend drivers to enjoy cheaper gas as crude oil tumbles

CALGARY — The final long weekend of summer will also be the cheapest for Canadian drivers, with gasoline prices heading into the Labour Day holiday the lowest they've been since late February.
Doctor shortage forces Alberta emergency room closure over long weekend

Doctor shortage forces Alberta emergency room closure over long weekend

BASSANO, Alta. — Another Alberta emergency department will be temporarily shut down due to a lack of doctors. Alberta Health Services announced Thursday that the Bassano Health Centre's emergency department will be closed over the long weekend.
RCMP use helicopter to nab suspects in Alberta bank robbery

RCMP use helicopter to nab suspects in Alberta bank robbery

DAYSLAND, Alta. — Two men face a total of 26 charges after RCMP used a helicopter to arrest suspects after an Alberta Treasury Branch was smashed and robbed early Wednesday morning in Daysland, Alta.
Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

EDMONTON — Alberta’s lieutenant-governor says it's not a done deal that she would automatically sign off on a proposal from a United Conservative Party leadership candidate to pass a bill aimed at ignoring federal laws and court rulings.
Culture minister bashes 'Laurentian elites' as Alberta celebrates birthday holiday

Culture minister bashes 'Laurentian elites' as Alberta celebrates birthday holiday

EDMONTON — Alberta celebrated its inaugural birthday party holiday with Culture Minister Ron Orr bashing the prime minster and “Laurentian elites” while asserting the province has received the short end of the stick in the federation for more than a
Calgary's benchmark home price up 11% since last August: real estate board

Calgary's benchmark home price up 11% since last August: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says August's benchmark price for a home in the city rose by 11 per cent since last year, while the number of sales was almost unchanged in the same period.
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