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Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees

Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees

Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging wildfires, while to the west in Saskatchewan thousands more were ordered to flee.
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Premiers emerge united from meeting with Carney, no specific projects identified

Premiers emerge united from meeting with Carney, no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says today's discussion about nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the best meeting of Canada's premiers in 10 years.
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Alberta surpasses 700 confirmed measles cases as new public alert issued in Edmonton

Alberta surpasses 700 confirmed measles cases as new public alert issued in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services has issued a new public alert for measles exposure in Edmonton as confirmed cases across the province climb to 710.
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Man wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

Man wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

Winning the lottery has become almost routine for an Alberta man after his third major prize in less than nine months. David Serkin of Lethbridge, Alta., won $500,000 last August in a Lotto Max draw.
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Cenovus the latest oil company to shut production in Alberta due to wildfires

Cenovus the latest oil company to shut production in Alberta due to wildfires

CALGARY — Some oilsands producers are removing workers and shutting production from their sites as wildfires rage in northeastern Alberta. Cenovus Energy Inc.
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Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney

SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge the economy.
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Knights capture third Memorial Cup title with dominant 4-1 win over Tigers

Knights capture third Memorial Cup title with dominant 4-1 win over Tigers

RIMOUSKI — One year after what he called the worst day of his life, Denver Barkey led his team to the Memorial Cup title.
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Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary Sunday to discuss partnerships and to get their input for his plans to make Canada an energy superpower.
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Strong action will be taken for planes, drones violating G7 no-fly zone, says RCMP

Strong action will be taken for planes, drones violating G7 no-fly zone, says RCMP

CALGARY — The RCMP says air restrictions will be in place in two main areas during the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta this June and officials will make sure that no unwanted drones or aircraft enter airspace. Sgt.
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'Resurgence of WAGs': Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity

'Resurgence of WAGs': Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity

EDMONTON — A new business in a historic downtown Edmonton building is generating some major buzz.
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