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'Canada is watching': New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — On the second floor of a building where most offices are without doors, the ceilings hang low and the carpets don't match, the chief of Grande Prairie’s new police force gets down to work.

Nov 4, 2024 12:03 PM Read more >

Leon Draisaitl filling the void left by injured Oilers' captain Connor McDavid

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers continue to dig themselves out of their early-season hole with Leon Draisaitl wielding a wide shovel in the absence of captain and NHL star Connor McDavid.

Nov 4, 2024 6:42 AM Read more >

'Not for now,' says N.S. Tory leader regarding order-making power for info czar

HALIFAX — The leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives made clear last week that if he's re-elected, a key change that he once supported to increase the power of the province's information commissioner is on the back burner, if not dead.

Nov 4, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Draisaitl paces Edmonton Oilers to 4-2 win over Calgary Flames with goal, two assists

CALGARY — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the host Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Nov 3, 2024 10:04 PM Read more >

Draisaitl scores goal, has two assists in Oilers 4-2 win over Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday.

Nov 3, 2024 9:13 PM Read more >

'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

EXSHAW, Alta. — Almost every day when Blair Painter drives on the scenic Rocky Mountain highway near his home, the grey asphalt is stained red somewhere along the way.

Nov 3, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Former champion Brandon Moreno puts on a show at UFC Fight Night card in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Former flyweight champion Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno snapped a two-fight losing streak with a dominant decision over Amir (The Prince) Albazi in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.

Nov 2, 2024 10:02 PM Read more >

Homan edges Korea 6-5 to win Pan Continental final

LACOMBE, Alta.

Nov 2, 2024 7:14 PM Read more >

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gets 91 per cent support in UCP leadership review

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith received a dominating 91.5 per cent vote of support from her United Conservative Party members in a scheduled leadership review vote on Saturday.

Nov 2, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Quebec's Charles (Air) Jourdain wins bantamweight debut on UFC Edmonton card

EDMONTON — Canadian Charles (Air) Jourdain celebrated his bantamweight debut by submitting American Victor (La Mangosta) Henry in the second round on the UFC Fight Night undercard Saturday.

Nov 2, 2024 6:14 PM Read more >