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Alberta the third province to offer promising leukemia and lymphoma treatment

CALGARY — Alberta has become the third province in Canada to offer a promising treatment for individuals with specific types of leukemia and lymphoma.
Robin Lehner gets shutout as Vegas beats Vancouver 5-0 to win NHL playoff opener

Robin Lehner gets shutout as Vegas beats Vancouver 5-0 to win NHL playoff opener

EDMONTON — Vegas Golden Knight Robin Lehner buried the Vancouver Canucks Sunday then laid to rest a Twitter controversy surrounding him and fellow goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.

Alberta officer charged with assaulting prisoner at holding facility

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A police force in southern Alberta says one of its officers has been charged with assault stemming from an altercation with a prisoner.
Stars' top line dominant in 5-3 win over Avs in Game 1

Stars' top line dominant in 5-3 win over Avs in Game 1

EDMONTON — Alexander Radulov had two goals and an assist as the top Dallas line finally came to life, and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Saturday night to open the second-round Western Conference playoff series.
Canucks win 6-2, knock defending champion St. Louis Blues out of NHL playoffs

Canucks win 6-2, knock defending champion St. Louis Blues out of NHL playoffs

EDMONTON — The Vancouver Canucks burst the bubble of the defending Stanley Cup champions Friday, and they have the muckers to thank for it.

Canada Post worker tests positive for COVID-19, Edmonton processing plant shut

EDMONTON — Canada Post has closed a mail processing plant in Edmonton after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The Crown corporation says the worker was exposed to the virus outside the workplace and has not worked since Aug. 16.

Province turns down Alberta Teachers' Association request to delay school year

EDMONTON — The Kenney government has turned down a request from the Alberta Teachers' Association to delay the start of the school year until after Sept. 7, Labour Day.
Crude-by-rail shipments drop to 8-year low in June, one-tenth of February record

Crude-by-rail shipments drop to 8-year low in June, one-tenth of February record

CALGARY — Canadian exports of crude oil by rail fell to an eight-year low in June as North American fuel demand remained low due to measures taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulator charges B.C. firm's cedar leaf oil coronavirus claims were misleading

CALGARY — The Alberta Securities Commission is alleging a Vancouver company made misleading statements when it claimed to be researching and developing for sale a cedar leaf oil vapour product to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Cowboys swapped out for lawyers: Calgary to use Stampede site for jury trials

Cowboys swapped out for lawyers: Calgary to use Stampede site for jury trials

CALGARY — Hotels. Convention centres. Even rodeo grounds. Courts across the country are working to figure out how — and where — to resume jury trials this fall after months of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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