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Oilers beat Flames 5-2 at Heritage Classic, snap four-game losing skid

Oilers beat Flames 5-2 at Heritage Classic, snap four-game losing skid

EDMONTON — A breath of fresh outdoor air seemed to jolt the Edmonton Oilers from their seasonal slumber on Sunday.
Hockey fans soak up Classic weather, Nickelback, rivalry

Hockey fans soak up Classic weather, Nickelback, rivalry

EDMONTON — When Brent Oliver attended the Heritage Classic 20 years ago, he sat five rows from the top of Commonwealth Stadium.
Defender Meaghan Mikkelson retires from Canadian women's hockey team

Defender Meaghan Mikkelson retires from Canadian women's hockey team

CALGARY — Two-time Olympic gold medallist Meaghan Mikkelson has announced her retirement from the Canadian women's hockey team to pursue her broadcasting career. The 38-year-old defender from St. Albert, Alta.
Unlike frigid conditions in 2003, weather forecast looks good for Heritage Classic

Unlike frigid conditions in 2003, weather forecast looks good for Heritage Classic

EDMONTON — Temperatures were more comfortable for the NHL's Heritage Classic on Sunday than they were for the event's inaugural edition 20 years ago at Commonwealth Stadium.

Oilers forward McDavid practises outdoors ahead of Sunday's Heritage Classic

EDMONTON — Sunday’s Heritage Classic will feature a lot of star power. Canadian Music Hall of Fame members Nickelback will play during the second intermission, and alternative-rock stars Beaches will headline the pre-game show.
Quarterback Dru Brown leads Blue Bombers to 36-13 win over Stampeders

Quarterback Dru Brown leads Blue Bombers to 36-13 win over Stampeders

CALGARY — Rasheed Bailey says it was one of the greatest touchdowns of his CFL career.
Alberta police watchdog clears RCMP officers of negligence after child killed

Alberta police watchdog clears RCMP officers of negligence after child killed

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says two RCMP officers were not negligent when they investigated the killing of an infant by her father in 2021.
Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

Taxes, pension up for debate as Alberta legislature members prepare for fall sitting

EDMONTON — Alberta politicians return Monday to the legislature for the first sitting since the May election, with a pitched battle expected on the government’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.
Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

REGINA — Two of Canada's Prairie premiers say Ottawa's decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Alberta government dismisses board at Banff Centre, replaces with administrator

Alberta government dismisses board at Banff Centre, replaces with administrator

BANFF, Alta. — The Alberta government has dismissed the entire board of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and replaced it with a temporary administrator.
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