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Boy who killed Edmonton officers had been apprehended under Mental Health Act: police

Boy who killed Edmonton officers had been apprehended under Mental Health Act: police

EDMONTON — A 16-year-old boy who fatally shot two officers at an apartment complex one week ago had been apprehended in November under the Mental Health Act and was taken to hospital for assessment, Edmonton police said Thursday.
Parks Canada says reservation system appears to be meeting 'high demand' for camping

Parks Canada says reservation system appears to be meeting 'high demand' for camping

CALGARY — Campers logged into their computers, tablets and smartphones bright and early Thursday morning hoping to book their favourite sites in Banff National Park this summer.
Alberta legislature wraps up with attacks, insults; next stop is May 29 election

Alberta legislature wraps up with attacks, insults; next stop is May 29 election

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature wrapped up its spring sitting Thursday with politicians on both sides of the aisle test-driving insults and expected attack lines ahead of the scheduled May 29 provincial election.
Enbridge 'disappointed' as environmental review for Line 5 tunnel extended

Enbridge 'disappointed' as environmental review for Line 5 tunnel extended

CALGARY — Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. has been dealt another setback on its Line 5 replacement project in Michigan. The company said Thursday it was "disappointed" by news that the timeline of a U.S.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says conservatives must learn to win in 'big cities'

OTTAWA — Whether in Alberta or elsewhere, conservatives need to learn how to win over voters in the largest cities, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday.

Blues GM Armstrong to lead Canada at world championship

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Doug Armstrong has been selected as Canada’s general manager for the upcoming men’s world hockey championship in Finland and Latvia. The St.
Blues GM Doug Armstrong to lead Canada at men's world championship

Blues GM Doug Armstrong to lead Canada at men's world championship

CALGARY — Doug Armstrong has been named Canada's general manager for the upcoming men's world hockey championship in Finland and Latvia. The St.
Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

Zellers opens a dozen stores in Canada amid wave of nostalgia and price sensitivity

Canadian retail chain Zellers marked its official comeback on Thursday with the opening of a dozen stores in Ontario and Alberta and new website.
Crumbl Cookies expands to Canada with first location in Edmonton to open this month

Crumbl Cookies expands to Canada with first location in Edmonton to open this month

EDMONTON — Crumbl Cookies says it plans to open its first Canadian store later this month.
McDavid hits 60-goal mark with OT winner as Oilers hand Coyotes 4-3 loss

McDavid hits 60-goal mark with OT winner as Oilers hand Coyotes 4-3 loss

EDMONTON — It seems like Connor McDavid can’t go a game without setting a new standard. McDavid hit the 60-goal mark with his second of the night 1:31 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers took a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday.
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