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Stampeders look to earn a win coming off long layoff against Elks on Labour Day

Stampeders look to earn a win coming off long layoff against Elks on Labour Day

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson is a little uneasy heading into Monday’s Labour Day Classic between his Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks at McMahon Stadium.
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Two dead, others injured after semi crosses centre line and collides with motorcycles

Two dead, others injured after semi crosses centre line and collides with motorcycles

FAUST, Alta. — Two people are dead and at least six others were injured after police say a semi truck crossed the centre line of a highway and collided with a group of motorcycles in northern Alberta.
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'I just called him Daddy': Family of Calgary's Buck Shot share favourite memories

'I just called him Daddy': Family of Calgary's Buck Shot share favourite memories

CALGARY — Brenda Barge did what other kids in southern Alberta did in the 1960s: rush home at noon to watch "The Buck Shot Show" on TV. "I just called him Daddy.
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Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

CALGARY — A Calgary official has a warning for people who continue to water lawns as the city works to repair a feeder main -- bylaw officers are working through the holiday weekend.
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RCMP say a fire after a break-in at a hangar in Alberta caused millions in damage

RCMP say a fire after a break-in at a hangar in Alberta caused millions in damage

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.
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Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen.
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'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

CALGARY — Calgary Flames fans joined in an outpouring of love and sorrow for the family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau with a makeshift tribute at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

WETASKIWIN, Alta. — A 15-year-old boy is dead after RCMP officers shot him during a confrontation south of Edmonton. Wetaskiwin RCMP say they received a report at about 12:30 a.m.
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Calgary warns tickets coming for water scofflaws as use continues to be too high

Calgary warns tickets coming for water scofflaws as use continues to be too high

CALGARY — Calgarians who are watering their lawns can expect to get tickets in the coming days. The city is reporting another day of higher-than-allowed water use since rationing rules came into effect Monday.
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CWB reports Q3 profit down from year ago, provision for credit losses up

CWB reports Q3 profit down from year ago, provision for credit losses up

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it saw the amount it set aside for bad loans climb higher.
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