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Alberta government extends deadline for judge's investigation into contract scandal

Alberta government extends deadline for judge's investigation into contract scandal

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it's extending the deadline for a former judge to investigate allegations of high-level conflict of interest and arm-twisting in health care contracts.
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Strathcona formally launches takeover bid for oilsands peer MEG Energy

Strathcona formally launches takeover bid for oilsands peer MEG Energy

CALGARY — Strathcona Resources Ltd. has formally launched its takeover bid for fellow oilsands producer MEG Energy. Its offer, open until Sept. 15, comprises 0.62 of a common share of Strathcona and $4.
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'Mature' Oilers poised for Cup final rematch with battle-tested Panthers

'Mature' Oilers poised for Cup final rematch with battle-tested Panthers

DALLAS — The Oilers were crestfallen. Heads sank into hands. Tears flowed from reddened eyes. Edmonton's bloodied and bearded roster had given everything in the Stanley Cup final.
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'A big play in a big moment': McDavid's magic leads Oilers to another Cup final

'A big play in a big moment': McDavid's magic leads Oilers to another Cup final

DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers were teetering on their heels. The Dallas Stars' push felt relentless. The crowd inside a raucous American Airlines Center could sense their team was on the cusp of climbing out of a deep hole.
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Ekholm returns from injury for Oilers in Game 5 against Stars: 'I shouldn't be here'

Ekholm returns from injury for Oilers in Game 5 against Stars: 'I shouldn't be here'

DALLAS — Mattias Ekholm called watching the Stanley Cup playoffs one of the most difficult things he's endured in hockey. "Nerve-racking," the Edmonton Oilers defenceman said earlier this week. "Not fun." His teammates did their part.
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Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll

Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll

A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations, but at least one public health official says she's uncomfortable with the idea of forcing parents to immunize their kids.
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Alberta woman allegedly released from jail with fake documents arrested in B.C.

Alberta woman allegedly released from jail with fake documents arrested in B.C.

EDMONTON — An Alberta woman who Crown prosecutors say was wrongfully released from an Edmonton area jail with allegedly fake release papers has been arrested in B.C.
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Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

Prime Video's Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

TORONTO — Prime Video’s upcoming Canadian lineup includes a docuseries about Alberta brothers who sell RV parts and a true crime story about the dark side of Toronto’s dating scene.
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RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network

RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network

EDMONTON — RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences. Mounties allege a 15-year-old from Edmonton was planning to commit offences related to the COM/764.
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Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
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