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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab.

CALGARY — Pilots at WestJet's regional carrier could be going on strike at the beginning of June.

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A wildfire that forced thousands from their homes in Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control.

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process.

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch needed someone — anyone — to step up. The Oilers were taking on water after a flying start to Game 3 of the NHL's Western Conference final.

WINNIPEG — With questions being raised about equalization payments to the provinces, Manitoba is seeking predictability, with room for increases, from federal parties when it comes to all federal transfers.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was flying. The Edmonton Oilers were buzzing. An orange-and-blue Rogers Place bubbled with excitement following the home side's electric opening 20 minutes Monday.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final.

EDMONTON — Oilers centre Adam Henrique joined the action Monday. Stars counterpart Roope Hintz did the same. Both had impacts on the scoresheet.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is facing calls to stop admitting complex mental health patients into long-term care facilities until the risks are fully reviewed.