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Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $277M in Que. biofuels facility

CALGARY — The Canada Infrastructure Bank is making its first investment in low-carbon fuels, committing $277 million to a biofuels facility under construction in Varennes, Que.
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Kate Beaton's graphic memoir 'Ducks' gives insight into working at Alberta's oilsands

Kate Beaton's graphic memoir 'Ducks' gives insight into working at Alberta's oilsands

When Kate Beaton migrated west to work in Alberta's oilsands, she didn't know what to expect — other than a job that would allow her to pay down her student loans.
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Calgary Flames sign first-round pick Matthew Coronato to entry-level contract

Calgary Flames sign first-round pick Matthew Coronato to entry-level contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed first-round draft pick Matthew Coronato to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old from Greenlawn, N.Y.
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Slain officers' families issue statements thanking public for support

Slain officers' families issue statements thanking public for support

EDMONTON — The families of two Edmonton police officers fatally shot earlier this month have issued statements thanking the public for their support. The statements from the families of Const. Brett Ryan and Const.
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WHL roundup: Daigle's late goal lifts Oil Kings to 2-1 win over Hitmen

CALGARY — Loick Daigle scored with 27 seconds left in the third period and Logan Cunningham stopped 32 shots as the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings surprised the Calgary Hitmen 2-1 in the lone Western Hockey League game Sunday.
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Roy scores OT winner as Golden Knights tip Oilers 4-3

Roy scores OT winner as Golden Knights tip Oilers 4-3

EDMONTON — The Vegas Golden Knights made sure to keep the Edmonton Oilers at arm’s length in the Pacific Division race.
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Toffoli’s 2-goal effort leads Flames in 5-3 win over Sharks

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Led offensively by two guys with Stanley Cup rings, the Calgary Flames kept their faint playoff hopes alive on Saturday.
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Toffoli's two-goal effort leads Flames in 5-3 win over Sharks

Toffoli's two-goal effort leads Flames in 5-3 win over Sharks

CALGARY — Led offensively by two guys with Stanley Cup rings, the Calgary Flames kept their faint playoff hopes alive on Saturday.
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Alberta Sheriffs receiving additional officers and more powers with new funding

Alberta Sheriffs receiving additional officers and more powers with new funding

ST. PAUL, ALBERTA — The Alberta Sheriffs Branch will have expanded powers and play a bigger role in combating rural crime with new funding, the provincial government said Friday. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said $27.
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Finance Minister Travis Toews, Environment Minister Sonya Savage say won't run again

Finance Minister Travis Toews, Environment Minister Sonya Savage say won't run again

EDMONTON — Two Alberta government cabinet ministers announced Friday that they will not be seeking re-election.
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