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Report: Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to slide for U.S.

Report: Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to slide for U.S.

CALGARY — Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to a CBC report.
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Pipeline leaks 500,000 litres of produced salt water in northwestern Alberta

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — An energy company says a pipeline from a gas facility has been shut down after it leaked an estimated 500,000 litres of produced salt water in northwestern Alberta. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas development.
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Pair of male king penguins parenting new chick at Calgary Zoo

Pair of male king penguins parenting new chick at Calgary Zoo

CALGARY — The Calgary Zoo's newest king penguin chick is already growing strong thanks to lots of parenting from a pair of male king penguins.
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Tkachuk missing, Lucic seeks fresh start at Calgary Flames training camp

CALGARY — The absence of Matthew Tkachuk and the presence of former Edmonton Oilers is creating buzz at Calgary Flames training camp. Tkachuk is among a number of restricted free agents yet to sign with their respective NHL teams.
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All eyes on Connor McDavid's rehabbed left knee as Edmonton Oilers begin camp

All eyes on Connor McDavid's rehabbed left knee as Edmonton Oilers begin camp

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid's left knee. The Oilers' star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp practices, injury-free.
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N.W.T. faces lawsuit over health data breach that could affect all residents

EDMONTON — The Northwest Territories is facing a lawsuit over a stolen laptop containing medical files that could include information on every resident in the territory.
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Body of missing Regina man found in central Alberta river

SUNDRE, Alta. — The body of a Saskatchewan man missing since the weekend has been found in a central Alberta river.
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Aurora Cannabis shares down after it misses own Q4 revenue guidance

Aurora Cannabis shares down after it misses own Q4 revenue guidance

EDMONTON — Shares of Aurora Cannabis were down about nine per cent after the pot producer's fourth-quarter revenues fell short of its own guidance and it reported a $2.2-million loss. The Edmonton-based company's stock was at $7.
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Kelsey Mitchell's track cycling talent emerges in time for Tokyo 2020

CALGARY — Kelsey Mitchell did not own a bike when she was recruited into track cycling. Two years later, she's a world-record holder and winner of international gold. "I still don't see myself as a cyclist," Mitchell told The Canadian Press.
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Canadian Premiere League Roundup: Nikolas Ledgerwood leads Cavalry over Edmonton

EDMONTON — Nikolas Ledgerwood scored in the 27th minute as Cavalry FC went on to beat Edmonton FC 1-0 on Wednesday in Canadian Premiere League action. Calgary's Cavalry FC (6-1-4) jumped Forge FC of Hamilton for first place in fall league standings.
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