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Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of sex workers appears in court

CALGARY — A man accused of targeting women in Calgary's sex trade is to be back before a judge Friday.
'A brand new day': First Nations sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, Alberta

'A brand new day': First Nations sign child welfare agreement with Ottawa, Alberta

TROUT LAKE, ALBERTA, CANADA — Three northern Alberta First Nations have signed an agreement with the federal and provincial governments to be responsible for their own child welfare systems.
Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t discuss an ethics investigation launched against her or confirm what it's about.
Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.
Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health.
Hockey Canada names staff for men's U18 world championship

Hockey Canada names staff for men's U18 world championship

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named its staff for the 2023 men's under-18 world championship. Jeff Truitt of the Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders will be the team's head coach. John Dean of the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste.
Calgary Flames' playoff hopes end with 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville Predators

Calgary Flames' playoff hopes end with 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville Predators

CALGARY — Tommy Novak's shootout winner kept the Nashville Predators' playoff hopes alive, while the Calgary Flames' aspirations were snuffed out in yet another overtime loss Monday.

Novak lifts Predators past Flames 3-2 in shootout

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Tommy Novak scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Monday night to preserve their playoff hopes.
Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court cases

Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court cases

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been accused of interference in the province's justice system. Here is a timeline of events: Feb.
Police charge man in southern Alberta with kidnapping, sexual assaults

Police charge man in southern Alberta with kidnapping, sexual assaults

CALGARY — Police investigators who brought in forensic teams and a cadaver dog to search a rural property east of Calgary have charged a man accused of targeting women in the city's sex trade.
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