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Canada's Jasmine Baird strikes World Cup gold in Big Air

Canada's Jasmine Baird strikes World Cup gold in Big Air

EDMONTON — Jasmine Baird nailed an underflip 900 on her first jump of the night — and never looked back. The rider from Georgetown, Ont. won gold in Saturday’s FIS World Cup Big Air event at Commonwealth Stadium.
'It is your new normal': Canada's aging work force root of national labour shortage

'It is your new normal': Canada's aging work force root of national labour shortage

CALGARY — When Dan Gallagher looks around his company, he sees a lot of retirement parties in his future. While it's not something he formally tracks, the CEO of Mikisew Group — a Fort McMurray, Alta.
Canadian speedskating team strikes double gold at Calgary World Cup

Canadian speedskating team strikes double gold at Calgary World Cup

CALGARY — Laurent Dubreuil can think of a few reasons he's had one of the best starts to a season in his speedskating career. The 30-year-old from Lévis, Que., claimed his second straight men's 500 metres Saturday at the Olympic Oval.
Calgary councillor charged with mischief following confrontation with driver

Calgary councillor charged with mischief following confrontation with driver

CALGARY — A Calgary city councillor has been charged with mischief following an investigation into a confrontation between him and a driver at an intersection earlier this year.
Oilers snap seven-game skid against Wild with 5-2 victory

Oilers snap seven-game skid against Wild with 5-2 victory

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers finally found some success against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and two assists as the Oilers snapped a seven-game losing skid against Minnesota, defeating the Wild 5-2.
Canada's Laframboise qualifies directly for final of FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup

Canada's Laframboise qualifies directly for final of FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup

EDMONTON — The crowd was by no means large, but Nicolas Laframboise put on a show. The Canadian rider won his heat and qualified directly for Saturday's final of the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup event.
Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin embraces beefy race schedule

Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin embraces beefy race schedule

CALGARY — Ivanie Blondin relishes a heavy workload. The 32-year-old speedskater from Ottawa will compete in six races in three days by the time the World Cup concludes Sunday in Calgary.
Leslyn Lewis's former campaign manager to help Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in 2023

Leslyn Lewis's former campaign manager to help Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in 2023

OTTAWA — The man who ran Leslyn Lewis's campaign as she made two consecutive bids to become the federal Conservative leader is off to help Alberta Premier Danielle Smith try to win a provincial election in 2023.
Man fined $10,000 for flying drone near forest fire in Jasper National Park

Man fined $10,000 for flying drone near forest fire in Jasper National Park

JASPER, ALTA. — A man who flew a drone near a wildfire in Jasper National Park has received a $10,000 fine.
Cleanup efforts continue at site of Keystone pipeline leak in U.S.

Cleanup efforts continue at site of Keystone pipeline leak in U.S.

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says response crews remain on scene in Washington County, Kan., cleaning up after an oil spill from the company's Keystone pipeline.
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