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Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

TORONTO — Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system.
New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town

New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town

The Town of Canmore will soon begin taxing homeowners who leave their residences empty for more than half the year as part of the Alberta community's bid to reverse course on an affordability crisis that has made it one of the most expensive places t

Tigers complete sweep of Hurricanes, advance to WHL championship series

LETHBRIDGE — Mathew Ward scored twice, Gavin McKenna extended his point streak to 53 games and the Medicine Hat Tigers topped the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday to complete the sweep and advance to the Western Hockey League championship.
Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

EDMONTON — The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he's been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transparency.
Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

EDMONTON — In the wake of a federal election that saw the Liberals form a minority government, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says it's clear Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse a cross-border trade war backfired on the federal Conservative
Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

LOS ANGELES — Twelve seasons into his NHL tenure, Calvin Pickard is playing some of the biggest games of his career. The 33-year-old Edmonton Oilers goalie started the playoffs on the bench, backing up starter Stuart Skinner.
'Still fresh in minds': Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon

'Still fresh in minds': Vietnamese community marks 50 years since fall of Saigon

EDMONTON — Seventy-year-old Tan Hoang vowed he would never return to Vietnam after fleeing the country with his family on a makeshift wooden boat.
Veteran forward Karen Paquin returns for Canada's Pacific Four Series title defence

Veteran forward Karen Paquin returns for Canada's Pacific Four Series title defence

Veteran forward Karen Paquin makes her first Canadian start since the 2021 Rugby World Cup when Canada opens defence of its Pacific Four Series title on Friday against the U.S. in Kansas City.
Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal

Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal

The chief executive of Capital Power Corp. said a key focus in the months ahead will be digesting two soon-to-be purchased U.S. natural gas power plants.
Persistent Oilers push Kings to the brink of elimination with Game 5 win

Persistent Oilers push Kings to the brink of elimination with Game 5 win

LOS ANGELES — Zach Hyman knows people started counting the Oilers out after Edmonton stumbled to start this season's playoff campaign. The team didn't give up and, on Tuesday, that persistence was rewarded with a 3-1 win over the L.A.
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