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Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time

Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time

KELOWNA, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — There was a time when a Canadian men's curling championship always seemed just out of Brad Gushue's reach. Now the veteran skip is simply the man to beat at the Montana's Brier. His St. John's, N.L.
Bronze statue of women's rights pioneer cut off at ankles, stolen from Edmonton park

Bronze statue of women's rights pioneer cut off at ankles, stolen from Edmonton park

EDMONTON — A life-sized bronze statue of Canadian women's rights pioneer Emily Murphy has been stolen from a city park. David Turnbull of the Edmonton Arts Council said Thursday only the shoes remain of the statue.
Engine failure, bucket led to deadly helicopter crash during Alberta wildfire: TSB

Engine failure, bucket led to deadly helicopter crash during Alberta wildfire: TSB

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says engine failure less than a minute into a flight contributed to a deadly helicopter crash during a 2023 wildfire in northern Alberta.
Veren shares jump as oil and gas producer announces improved well performance

Veren shares jump as oil and gas producer announces improved well performance

CALGARY — Shares in Veren Inc. jumped as the oil and gas producer said it finished 2024 with improved performance out of its wells in northwestern Alberta and would take a breather from big asset deals.
Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

OTTAWA — More than 36,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty.
Guthrie returns to Alberta legislature after quitting cabinet, calling out government

Guthrie returns to Alberta legislature after quitting cabinet, calling out government

EDMONTON — One day after quitting cabinet and calling out his own government, Peter Guthrie returned to the house Wednesday, sat in the back row and looked at his phone while the Opposition NDP used his words to attack his colleagues.
Alberta budget to come Thursday 'challenging' amid uncertainty over tariffs

Alberta budget to come Thursday 'challenging' amid uncertainty over tariffs

EDMONTON — Alberta is set to introduce its budget Thursday, with rumours swirling that Premier Danielle Smith's government will deliver on her promised personal tax cut amid the looming threat of devastating U.S. tariffs.
Police forces gear up to protect 3,400 people in Alberta wilderness at June G7 summit

Police forces gear up to protect 3,400 people in Alberta wilderness at June G7 summit

CALGARY — Police forces say they are gearing up to find a way to keep more than 3,400 people safe alongside the Rocky Mountains during this summer's G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta.
Education minister directs schools to provide in-person classes during strike

Education minister directs schools to provide in-person classes during strike

EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister says he has directed school divisions to make efforts to provide in-person learning options to all students as a support worker strike continues.
Judge embraces being a first-time father and preparing for second time with Argos

Judge embraces being a first-time father and preparing for second time with Argos

It was an eventful start to 2025 for Cameron Judge. The veteran CFL linebacker and his wife, Brittany, became first-time parents on Jan. 6 with the birth of their son, Jax.
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