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'Not our best': Undisciplined Oilers thumped 6-1 by Panthers in ugly Game 3

'Not our best': Undisciplined Oilers thumped 6-1 by Panthers in ugly Game 3

SUNRISE — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the puck with Sergei Bobrovsky at his mercy.
Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report

Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report

CALGARY — A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.
Eby says it's not him blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent

Eby says it's not him blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent

British Columbia Premier David Eby says it's not him standing in the way of Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith's longed-for oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s north coast — it's that there's no proponent, no money and "no project right now.
Sam Bennett raising his game and wreaking havoc for Florida Panthers

Sam Bennett raising his game and wreaking havoc for Florida Panthers

SUNRISE — Connor McDavid goes way back with Sam Bennett. The youngsters played together on the same team in the Greater Toronto Area as kids, faced off in the Ontario Hockey League, and have been on opposite sides in the Battle of Alberta.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend G7 summit in Alberta

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend the G7 summit next week in Kananaskis, Alta. Sheinbaum was one of several world leaders invited to the summit by Prime Minister Mark Carney who are not part of the Group of Seven.
'General acceptance': A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms

'General acceptance': A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms

EDMONTON — Sixteen-year-old Roha Akram was skeptical when teachers in Calgary announced a cellphone ban during the first assembly of the school year.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Global Energy Show The Global Energy Show kicks off on Tuesday in Calgary with people from 100 countries expected to attend the conference that will include a keyno
Rourke throws three TDs, B.C. Lions dump Edmonton Elks 31-14 in season opener

Rourke throws three TDs, B.C. Lions dump Edmonton Elks 31-14 in season opener

VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke reminded football fans why he's one of the CFL's top talents on Saturday. The 27-year-old Canadian quarterback threw for 324 yards with three touchdowns, and rushed for another 54 yards as his B.C.
Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze again on Saturday, but Environment Canada said the situation is expected to improve over the weekend.
Calgary Stampeders hitch quarterback wagon to "Big-play VA" Vernon Adams Jr.

Calgary Stampeders hitch quarterback wagon to "Big-play VA" Vernon Adams Jr.

CALGARY — The road back to the CFL playoffs goes through Vernon Adams Jr. in Calgary. The Stampeders acquired the quarterback from the B.C. Lions a month after their worst season in two decades concluded in 2024.