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Canada men to open Rugby World Cup qualifying against U.S. in Calgary in August

Canada men to open Rugby World Cup qualifying against U.S. in Calgary in August

Canada will take the first step towards the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup with a game against the U.S. on Aug. 22 in Calgary to open the Pacific Nations Cup. The Canadian men are currently ranked 24th in the world, compared to No. 15 for the U.S.
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Heavy lifting begins as Suncor starts refurbishing decades-old upgrader components

Heavy lifting begins as Suncor starts refurbishing decades-old upgrader components

CALGARY — Oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc. has begun a three-month outage at one of its upgraders so it can begin to replace enormous components first installed almost six decades ago.
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Canada's Alert Ready system undergoes annual test today, except Quebec, Alberta

Canada's Alert Ready system undergoes annual test today, except Quebec, Alberta

Alert Ready, Canada's emergency public alerting system, will be put to the test today. The alert and its distinctive tone will be broadcast on TV, radio, and some compatible wireless devices.
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Another comeback, but rare Game 1 win in a playoff series for Edmonton Oilers

Another comeback, but rare Game 1 win in a playoff series for Edmonton Oilers

LAS VEGAS — The Edmonton Oilers winning the first game of a playoff series was rare. Coming from behind to do it was not.
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Residents of areas northeast of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfires

Residents of areas northeast of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfires

REDWATER — Residents in rural areas northeast of Edmonton have been ordered to leave their homes because of separate wildfires.
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Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.
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Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

VANCOUVER — Politicians and business leaders in British Columbia say talk of separation in Alberta is an opening for better co-operation between Ottawa and Western provinces, but dividing the country is a step too far.
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Shareholders approve $15-billion Whitecap-Veren deal

Shareholders approve $15-billion Whitecap-Veren deal

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc. is on track to join forces with Veren Inc. next week after shareholders of both companies gave their blessing for the $15-billion deal.
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Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta

Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta

QUÉBEC — The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, applauding Premier Danielle Smith for standing up for her province.
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Edmonton's Pickard confirmed to start Game 1 of second round against Golden Knights

Edmonton's Pickard confirmed to start Game 1 of second round against Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard was confirmed to start Game 1 of the second-round series Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights after Edmonton head coach Kris Knoblauch was cagey on the subject. Pickard went 4-0 with a with 2.
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