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Calgary zoo polar bear drowned after rough play with enclosure mate: necropsy

Calgary zoo polar bear drowned after rough play with enclosure mate: necropsy

CALGARY — A necropsy has shown that a polar bear at the Calgary zoo died by drowning after his throat was crushed by a fellow bear in rough play considered normal for the massive predators.
Appeal dismissed for Calgary man who killed toddler after murdering her mother

Appeal dismissed for Calgary man who killed toddler after murdering her mother

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has upheld the conviction of a Calgary man who admitted to killing his girlfriend and was also found guilty in her daughter's death.
Securities fines and clawbacks jumped in past year: CSA

Securities fines and clawbacks jumped in past year: CSA

CALGARY — The Canadian Securities Administrators say fines and restitutions jumped in the last year compared with a year earlier. In its year in review, the umbrella group for provincial securities regulators says they imposed $27.
Freedom Mobile launches service in 50 Alberta and B.C. areas as expansion continues

Freedom Mobile launches service in 50 Alberta and B.C. areas as expansion continues

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is launching in 50 cities across B.C. and Alberta as part of its parent company's aggressive expansion since acquiring the carrier last year. Quebecor Inc.
Calgary's restrictions on sprinkler and water hose use to remain until further notice

Calgary's restrictions on sprinkler and water hose use to remain until further notice

CALGARY — Calgary's outdoor water restrictions will remain in place for now. The city has been cautiously testing the water system in recent days, and says there were issues at both water treatment plants, including pumps at water intakes.
Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames

Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Construction has begun on the new $800-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames.
Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears

Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears

WETASKIWIN — A man on trial for stabbing a fellow student to death in their high school classroom three years ago had wanted her to return his tarot cards, court heard Monday.
Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

EDMONTON — Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister.
Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

Two-thirds of Canadians 'desperately' need interest rates to go down: MNP survey

CALGARY — A new survey says the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate cut did little to change Canadians' negative perceptions about their personal finances.
Maier throws for three touchdowns, leads Stampeders to 25-24 win over Lions

Maier throws for three touchdowns, leads Stampeders to 25-24 win over Lions

CALGARY — A five-yard touchdown catch by Clark Barnes at 6:14 of the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning score for the Calgary Stampeders.
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