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Strike averted after WestJet reaches tentative agreement with Unifor service workers

Strike averted after WestJet reaches tentative agreement with Unifor service workers

There will be no strike at WestJet this week now that the airline has reached a tentative labour deal with the union representing hundreds of workers at the Calgary and Vancouver airports
Pope arrives in Canada for 'penitential' visit aimed at Indigenous reconciliation

Pope arrives in Canada for 'penitential' visit aimed at Indigenous reconciliation

EDMONTON — Pope Francis has arrived in Canada to embark on what he describes as a "penitential" trip aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous people for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups

Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis began a fraught visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools, a key step in the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities and
Translators to deliver Pope's words in languages forbidden in residential schools

Translators to deliver Pope's words in languages forbidden in residential schools

EDMONTON — When Pope Francis arrives in Canada and is expected to beg forgiveness for Catholic-run residential schools, a team of translators will be dedicated to making sure no words are lost for those receiving the apology.
Prospect of forgiveness stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors

Prospect of forgiveness stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors

EDMONTON — Residential school survivor Rod Alexis remembers his late father telling him: "Son, I don't know how to be a parent.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to remain unbeaten

Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Edmonton Elks 24-10 to remain unbeaten

EDMONTON — Dalton Schoen’s 81-yard touchdown catch proved to be the difference as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers remained perfect on the season, defeating the Edmonton Elks 24-10 on Friday.
Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

Calgary Flames deal Matthew Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames bid a bitter farewell to Johnny Gaudreau at the start of NHL free agency. Now they're parting ways with his linemate.
Public gathering violation conviction set aside for Calgary preacher and his brother

Public gathering violation conviction set aside for Calgary preacher and his brother

CALGARY — A preacher and his brother have successfully appealed their convictions for hosting public gatherings during the pandemic and are to have their fines reimbursed.
Calgary's mayor says closure of Airdrie urgent care centre affects the entire region

Calgary's mayor says closure of Airdrie urgent care centre affects the entire region

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the situation at an urgent care centre in the nearby city of Airdrie is dire and will affect the entire region.
Cleansing stations to be added at Lac Ste. Anne to deal with blue-green algae

Cleansing stations to be added at Lac Ste. Anne to deal with blue-green algae

LAC STE. ANNE, Alta. — Organizers of the Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage say cleansing stations are to be provided for anyone who wants to enter the lake next week.
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