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Alberta registrar reverses rejection, man gets to have FREE AB licence plate

Alberta registrar reverses rejection, man gets to have FREE AB licence plate

CALGARY — Tomas Manasek says he's thrilled that his beliefs about Alberta independence didn't end up costing him his personalized FREE AB licence plate. Manasek, who is 68, has lived in Calgary for the last 35 years.
Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund gets a head start on return in Sweden

Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund gets a head start on return in Sweden

CALGARY — With COVID-19 restrictions not as tight in Sweden as in North America, Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund is ahead of the game on and off the ice.
Hockey Canada lifts ban on sanctioned activities, lets members decide on return

Hockey Canada lifts ban on sanctioned activities, lets members decide on return

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has lifted its ban on sanctioned activities and is allowing the country's 13 member organizations to individually determine when it's safe to return to action.
Alberta Opposition calls on government to consult on provincial parks

Alberta Opposition calls on government to consult on provincial parks

EDMONTON — The Alberta Opposition is calling on the government to hold virtual public hearings on a plan to remove dozens of parks and recreation sites from the provincial system.
Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz joins Enbridge board of directors

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz joins Enbridge board of directors

CALGARY — Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz has been appointed to the board of directors at pipeline company Enbridge Inc. Poloz retired as the head of the Canada's central bank on Tuesday.
Calgary couple stranded in India by COVID-19 pandemic killed: family

Calgary couple stranded in India by COVID-19 pandemic killed: family

CALGARY — A retired couple stranded in India by the COVID-19 pandemic were killed and robbed before they could get on a flight back to Canada.
Alberta overhauls real estate regulator in wake of prior dysfunctional board

Alberta overhauls real estate regulator in wake of prior dysfunctional board

EDMONTON — Alberta is restructuring its real estate regulator, eight months after the government fired the previous board on the grounds it was irredeemably dysfunctional. "Bill 20 ...
Second phase COVID-19 relaunch in Alberta could be coming sooner than later

Second phase COVID-19 relaunch in Alberta could be coming sooner than later

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could occur ahead of schedule. Chief medical health officer Dr.
Arrest in 'tragic, senseless' death of Calgary chef during break and enter

Arrest in 'tragic, senseless' death of Calgary chef during break and enter

CALGARY — Police have arrested a man in the killing of a longtime chef during an attempted break and enter at a cannabis shop next to a cafe he was about to open.
Premier says Alberta centralizing firearms testing to prevent trial delays

Premier says Alberta centralizing firearms testing to prevent trial delays

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, saying Alberta needs to take the initiative given recent gun bans by the federal government, is taking all forensic firearms testing in-house.
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