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'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
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CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.
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Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta as members of Canada's Jewish and Iranian communities fear for those caught in the violence.
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Oilers seek more early goals to avoid Game 6 elimination in Stanley Cup final

Oilers seek more early goals to avoid Game 6 elimination in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' quest for a Stanley Cup would be less uphill if they could strike first in a game in the series, says their coach.
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Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days.
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Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Driving the Florida Panthers attack in the playoffs is a player in his NHL prime and another acting like he is.
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Marchand, Bennett push Panthers past Oilers 5-2 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final

Marchand, Bennett push Panthers past Oilers 5-2 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had Sergei Bobrovsky at his mercy. Edmonton's superstar captain chipped a rebound from the side of the net toward Florida's off-balance goaltender that somehow stayed out as part of Saturday's early surge.
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Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.
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Mill, Adams Jr. score fourth-quarter TDs to lead Stampeders past Argos 29-19

Mill, Adams Jr. score fourth-quarter TDs to lead Stampeders past Argos 29-19

TORONTO — Vernon Adams Jr. finally has his first road victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Adams Jr. and Dedrick Mills scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the Calgary Stampeders past Toronto 29-19 on a breezy Saturday afternoon. Adams Jr.
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Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
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