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Hard-working crews, rain keep fire from Fort McMurray, Alta., as homes burn in B.C.

Hard-working crews, rain keep fire from Fort McMurray, Alta., as homes burn in B.C.

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling out of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around.
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Rain keeping Fort McMurray fire at bay, as thousands out of homes in Western Canada

Rain keeping Fort McMurray fire at bay, as thousands out of homes in Western Canada

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray, Alta., got a watery reprieve from a menacing wildfire Thursday as steady rain fell and water cannons delivered a soaking blast to tinder-dry ditches.
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Calgary businessman Kien Tran named Bobsleigh Skeleton Canada CEO

Calgary businessman Kien Tran named Bobsleigh Skeleton Canada CEO

Calgary businessman Kien Tran has been named chief executive officer of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and will lead the search for a new high-performance director.
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Tourism sector rolls out roadmap to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels

Tourism sector rolls out roadmap to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels

EDMONTON — The tourism industry is rolling out a roadmap it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews

'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews

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 and 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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