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Growing wildfires across Western Canada forcing thousands from their homes

Growing wildfires across Western Canada forcing thousands from their homes

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Thousands of residents forced to flee a fierce, wind-whipped wildfire threatening the oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray were told Wednesday they’ll likely be out for days but may be allowed back as early as Tuesday.
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The Rural Municipalities of Alberta fear trio of provincial bills are a power grab

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta fear trio of provincial bills are a power grab

EDMONTON — Alberta's rural municipalities are teeing off on a trilogy of provincial bills they say erode trust and attack local authority.
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Bethel-Thompson, Ford forging QB partnership at Elks training camp

Bethel-Thompson, Ford forging QB partnership at Elks training camp

EDMONTON — It has all the ingredients of an awkward partnership. But, so far, the Edmonton Elks’ quarterbacking tandem of McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Tre Ford are doing and saying all the right things.
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Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4

EDMONTON — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard wasn't sure he'd ever play an NHL playoff game. At 32 years of age and without a starting role, his chances were limited, but the netminder wasn't about to give up. “You’re always believing, you’re hoping.
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Alberta's government introduces bill to begin sweeping revamp of health-care services

Alberta's government introduces bill to begin sweeping revamp of health-care services

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is introducing legislation to begin bringing a completely restructured health-care system to life.
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Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 4 of their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
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CP NewsAlert: Wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta., forces out hundreds

CP NewsAlert: Wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta., forces out hundreds

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Alberta officials have ordered hundreds of residents in some neighbourhoods of Fort McMurray to leave as a wildfire threatens the community. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

Environment groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways carbon capture plans

CALGARY — Environmental organizations, a northern Alberta First Nation and a group of concerned landowners are asking the Alberta Energy Regulator to conduct a full-scale environmental impact assessment of the oilsands' industry's massive proposed ca
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Sunchips, Munchies recalled by Frito Lay Canada for possible salmonella contamination

Sunchips, Munchies recalled by Frito Lay Canada for possible salmonella contamination

EDMONTON — Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination. The recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, as well as Munchies Original Snack Mix.
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Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to make adjustments ahead of pivotal Game 4

Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to make adjustments ahead of pivotal Game 4

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner has been here before. Like every professional hockey player, the Edmonton Oilers goalie has weathered periods of patchy play over his career. Now he's looking to those experiences as he fights to regain his form.
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