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'It's incredible': Paralyzed Broncos hockey player getting upgrade on spinal device

'It's incredible': Paralyzed Broncos hockey player getting upgrade on spinal device

CALGARY — A former junior hockey player with life-altering injuries from a bus crash four years ago is getting a boost he's been anticipating for two years.
Nichushkin scores twice, Keumper stops 44 shots as Avalanche nip Flames 2-1

Nichushkin scores twice, Keumper stops 44 shots as Avalanche nip Flames 2-1

CALGARY — The Colorado Avalanche's power play was lethal as usual Tuesday night, even without injured star Nathan MacKinnon.
Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty; cap on sector still in development

Emissions plan leaves oilpatch with uncertainty; cap on sector still in development

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas industry remains in the dark about exactly how much it will be required to reduce its emissions in the coming decade, though a sweeping new plan unveiled by Ottawa on Tuesday suggests the goalposts will be ambitious.
TSB Canada to release final report into train derailment in B.C. that left three dead

TSB Canada to release final report into train derailment in B.C. that left three dead

CALGARY — An investigation report into a fatal train derailment near the boundary between British Columbia and Alberta is to be released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada on Thursday.
Oilfield services company Calfrac Well Services suspending any investments in Russia

Oilfield services company Calfrac Well Services suspending any investments in Russia

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says it is suspending any investments in Russia.
McLeod has two goals, assist as Edmonton Oilers earn 6-1 win over Arizona Coyotes

McLeod has two goals, assist as Edmonton Oilers earn 6-1 win over Arizona Coyotes

EDMONTON — Going back to the drawing board produced a much more positive picture for Ryan McLeod and the Edmonton Oilers. McLeod had two goal and an assist to lead Edmonton to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.
Alberta's Kenney interviewed by RCMP in criminal probe tied to party leadership race

Alberta's Kenney interviewed by RCMP in criminal probe tied to party leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has been interviewed by RCMP as part of an investigation into potential criminal identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership contest.
Alberta Appeal Court keeps $217-million oilpatch cleanup liability case alive

Alberta Appeal Court keeps $217-million oilpatch cleanup liability case alive

A bankruptcy hearing that could determine whether more than $200 million in oilpatch environmental liabilities wind up on the public dime will have to go back to court.
Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcement

Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcement

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a bill to consolidate rules on continuing care for more consistent and stronger enforcement.
'Creative way to make a point': Alberta premier defends using slap meme of actor

'Creative way to make a point': Alberta premier defends using slap meme of actor

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is defending the use of a meme from the Oscars as a contemporary way to draw attention to what he considers failing green energy policies.
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