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Oilers sign goaltender Ilya Konovalov to entry-level contract

Oilers sign goaltender Ilya Konovalov to entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Ilya Konovalov to a two-year entry level contract. Konovalov, 22, appeared in 19 games this season for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the Kontinental Hockey League, posting a 9-7-2 record, a 2.
Calgary home sales up 462 per cent, reach hit record high in April: CREB

Calgary home sales up 462 per cent, reach hit record high in April: CREB

Calgary set a new record for April home sales as the market continued to rebound from lows triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city's real estate board said Monday.
Manslaughter conviction upheld for woman who claimed she was victim of domestic abuse

Manslaughter conviction upheld for woman who claimed she was victim of domestic abuse

CALGARY — A southern Alberta woman who claimed she stabbed her common-law partner to death in self-defence has been unsuccessful in having her conviction overturned.
Lower visits, revenue reported as pandemic measures created unpredictable ski season

Lower visits, revenue reported as pandemic measures created unpredictable ski season

CALGARY — Measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic made for a bumpy ride for most of the ski and snowboard industry in Canada, as revenues slumped even at resorts that were able to maintain near-normal lift ticket sales in a season that’s coming to
Alberta judge rejects Super Channel parent's request to block sale of set-top boxes

Alberta judge rejects Super Channel parent's request to block sale of set-top boxes

EDMONTON — An Alberta court has rejected an Edmonton company's request to block four Canadian retailers from selling set-top boxes that allegedly can be used to illegally access its programming offerings.
High Tide buying 80 per cent stake in U.S. CBD company FABCBD for US$20.64M

High Tide buying 80 per cent stake in U.S. CBD company FABCBD for US$20.64M

CALGARY — Cannabis company High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to buy an 80 per cent stake in U.S. company Fab Nutrition LLC, which is focused on hemp-derived CBD products. The Calgary-based company says it will pay US$20.
Einarson falls to US for third straight loss at world women's curling championship

Einarson falls to US for third straight loss at world women's curling championship

CALGARY — A third straight loss left Canada's Kerri Einarson on the ropes after the opening weekend of round-robin play at the LGT World Women's Curling Championship.
WHL Roundup: Tarzwell's OT winner over Hitmen extends Rebels' win streak

WHL Roundup: Tarzwell's OT winner over Hitmen extends Rebels' win streak

CALGARY — Josh Tarzwell scored 25 seconds into overtime to lead the Red Deer Rebels over the Calgary Hitmen 5-4 in the Western Hockey League on Sunday. Kalan Lind and Arshdeep Bains each scored twice for the Rebels (4-15-3) in regulation time.
Alberta's Kenney suspends house as COVID cases soar: Opposition calls him a 'coward'

Alberta's Kenney suspends house as COVID cases soar: Opposition calls him a 'coward'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's government is suspending the spring sitting of the legislature due to soaring, record-breaking caseloads of COVID-19.
Alberta suspends legislature amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Quebec eases restrictions

Alberta suspends legislature amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Quebec eases restrictions

The legislative session in one of Canada's most active COVID-19 hot spots is being temporarily suspended, while at least two other provinces looked forward to ramping up vaccinations in the week ahead.
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