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WHL roundup: Tigers start slow, then pounce on Broncos for 5-2 win

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — The Medicine Hat Tigers spotted the visiting Swift Current Broncos an early 2-0 lead, then stormed back with five unanswered goals to register a 5-2 Western Hockey League victory on Tuesday night. Hunter St.
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Homelessness and housing emergency resolution passed by Edmonton city council

Homelessness and housing emergency resolution passed by Edmonton city council

EDMONTON — Council of Alberta's capital city passed a motion Tuesday declaring a homelessness and housing emergency, but the vote wasn't unanimous.
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Woman found dead in apparent domestic attack in front of a Calgary elementary school

Woman found dead in apparent domestic attack in front of a Calgary elementary school

CALGARY — Police say they are investigating after a woman was found dead in front of a Calgary elementary school this morning. Officers were called to the school in the southwestern community of Strathcona around 7:40 a.m.
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Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices

Notley says she'll step down from Alberta NDP helm to make way for fresh voices

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade at the helm of Alberta’s NDP, is stepping down from the top job.
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Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta’s NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down.
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WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

CALGARY — The union representing pilots with WestJet's regional subsidiary have started the clock on potential job action — though any moves on that front are still at least three months off.
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Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
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Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian receiver Middlemost to contract extension

Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian receiver Middlemost to contract extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed Canadian receiver Tyson Middlemost to a contract extension Tuesday. The 25-year-old native of Dundas, Ont., was slated to become a free agent next month. The six-foot-one.
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A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley

A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced Tuesday she would step down from the role once a replacement is chosen. Here are some highlights of her life and career: Age: 59. Born April 17, 1964.
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Canada's Gushue opens Canadian Open with victory over Norway's Ramsfjell

Canada's Gushue opens Canadian Open with victory over Norway's Ramsfjell

RED DEER, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue opened the Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open with a 7-1 victory over Norway's Magnus Ramsfjell on Tuesday. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L.
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