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Onward Oilers; Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers

Onward Oilers; Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are where they have long expected themselves to be, which is playing for the Stanley Cup.
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Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

CALGARY — Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald surprised a city police officer who helped save his life earlier this year by paying him a visit with the Stanley Cup in tow. Const.
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Alberta municipality appeals regulator's decision to accept coal exploration

Alberta municipality appeals regulator's decision to accept coal exploration

An Alberta ranching community is fighting a planned hearing on proposed coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains, saying the province's arm's-length energy regulator shouldn't have heeded a letter from its energy minister suggesting an application fro
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Oilers top Stars 2-1 for West title, will play Florida in the Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — For the Edmonton Oilers, the journey from worst to first in the Western Conference is complete. And now a chance at the Stanley Cup is their reward.
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Oilers slip past Stars 2-1, advance to Stanley Cup final

Oilers slip past Stars 2-1, advance to Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are headed to their eighth Stanley Cup final in franchise history.
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CEBL roundup: Stingers roll Rattlers 93-77 in battle of the unbeaten

CEBL roundup: Stingers roll Rattlers 93-77 in battle of the unbeaten

EDMONTON — Brody Clarke scored 18 points and Ben Krikke chipped in with 14 and six rebounds as the Edmonton Stingers defeated the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers 93-77 in a Canadian Elite Basketball League battle of unbeaten teams on Sunday.
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Edmonton Elks sign veteran short-yardage quarterback Dakota Prukop

Edmonton Elks sign veteran short-yardage quarterback Dakota Prukop

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed quarterback Dakota Prukop, the CFL club announced Sunday. The veteran returns for a second stint with Edmonton after being released by the B.C. Lions in late May.
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Stars to play AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque vs. Oilers in Game 6

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — American Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will be in the Dallas Stars' lineup on Sunday for Game 6 of Western Conference final against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Oilers expect Stars to push back in Game 6 of Western Conference final

Oilers expect Stars to push back in Game 6 of Western Conference final

EDMONTON — In Friday’s Western Conference final Game 5 win in Dallas, the Edmonton Oilers played probably their most complete game of the entire season. They held the Stars to just 10 shots through the first two periods and won 3-1.
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Scientists are on a quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture's 'Holy Grail'

Scientists are on a quest for drought-resistant wheat, agriculture's 'Holy Grail'

CALGARY — Plant biologist Marcus Samuel has been working for more than a decade to improve the climate resilience of crops.
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