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WHL roundup: Hofer leads Blazers past Hitmen 4-1 for eighth straight win

CALGARY — The Kamloops Blazers scored the first four goals then coasted to a 4-1 Western Hockey League victory over the Calgary Hitmen on Sunday afternoon.
Backlund scores in overtime as Flames burn Rangers 3-2

Backlund scores in overtime as Flames burn Rangers 3-2

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau's first season in Calgary has been tough, but he hopes Saturday night was a sign that things are turning around.
Calgary Police issue warning after theft of law enforcement clothing from business

Calgary Police issue warning after theft of law enforcement clothing from business

CALGARY — Police are warning the public after a break-in at a uniform supply business in northeast Calgary last week. Calgary Police say in a news release that some of the items that were stolen include clothing belonging to law enforcement agencies.
University of Alberta researchers eye artificial intelligence to weigh opioid risks

University of Alberta researchers eye artificial intelligence to weigh opioid risks

EDMONTON — Researchers in Alberta are experimenting with artificial intelligence to measure the risks of prescription opioids amid the ongoing drug overdose crisis across Canada.
Lafreniere nets SO winner, Rangers top Oilers 5-4 to extend win streak to seven games

Lafreniere nets SO winner, Rangers top Oilers 5-4 to extend win streak to seven games

EDMONTON — The New York Rangers may have been down, but never appeared to be out.
Alberta cabinet minister Rajan Sawhney says she won't seek re-election this spring

Alberta cabinet minister Rajan Sawhney says she won't seek re-election this spring

CALGARY — An Alberta government cabinet minister says she will not run again in the upcoming provincial election. Rajan Sawhney, minister of trade, immigration and multiculturalism, made the announcement Friday night on Twitter.
Alberta government names five new members to Preston Manning-led COVID review panel

Alberta government names five new members to Preston Manning-led COVID review panel

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has named five members to a COVID-19 review panel led by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning, one of whom was recently fired along with the rest of the governing board of Alberta Health Services.

Edmonton Elks sign Canadian defensive back Hakeem Johnson

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian defensive back Hakeem Johnson on Friday. Johnson, 28, of Brampton, Ont., had seven tackles in 16 regular-season games last year with B.C.

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran American linebacker Micah Awe

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Micah Awe on Friday.
'Nothing unusual': Loewen sees no conflict of interest in taking over wildlife rules

'Nothing unusual': Loewen sees no conflict of interest in taking over wildlife rules

EDMONTON — An Alberta cabinet minister said Friday he's working with lawyers and the province's ethics commissioner over concerns possible changes to his department's responsibilities could put him in a conflict of interest.
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