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Larkin and Raymond lift Red Wings past Oilers, 3-2 in shootout

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dylan Larkin tied it in the second period and scored in a shootout to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Alberta announces flat $15-per-day child-care fee to replace subsidy April 1

Alberta announces flat $15-per-day child-care fee to replace subsidy April 1

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is replacing its child-care subsidy program with a $15-a-day flat rate for children kindergarten age or younger.
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Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.
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Father convicted of manslaughter in killing of Métis hunters denied full parole

Father convicted of manslaughter in killing of Métis hunters denied full parole

EDMONTON — An Alberta father convicted of manslaughter for aiding his son in the 2020 killings of two Métis hunters has been denied full parole.
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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic

Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts.
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Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

CALGARY — The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.
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Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.
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Retired judge to oversee review of Alberta's police watchdog, Crown prosecutors

Retired judge to oversee review of Alberta's police watchdog, Crown prosecutors

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says a retired judge has been appointed to oversee a review of the province's police watchdog and Crown prosecution service.
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Alberta cabinet ministers to attend U.S. prayer breakfast in Washington

Alberta cabinet ministers to attend U.S. prayer breakfast in Washington

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is sending a delegation to the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
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CEBL's Calgary Surge hire Kaleb Canales as head coach

CEBL's Calgary Surge hire Kaleb Canales as head coach

CALGARY — The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday that former NBA bench boss Kaleb Canales has been named the team’s head coach for the 2025 season.
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