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Elks' Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards

Elks' Mitchell looking to become just fourth CFL receiver to hit 2,000 yards

EDMONTON — There have only been three players in CFL history who have amassed 2,000 or more receiving yards in a season.
Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Special air quality statements from Environment Canada continue to cover most of Alberta as smoky air blankets much of the province.
UCP Leader Danielle Smith says time to 'depoliticize' LGBTQ issues during debate

UCP Leader Danielle Smith says time to 'depoliticize' LGBTQ issues during debate

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith said it's time to depoliticize LGBTQ rights on the same day her party came under fire for a candidate's comments on transgender children.
'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

The mayor of a west-central Alberta town said it was emotional to return home nearly two weeks after an out-of-control wildfire forced residents to flee, but thousands elsewhere remain on edge as scores of fires continue to rage across much of the We
'Embarrassed': Alberta UCP candidate sorry for comparing transgender kids to feces

'Embarrassed': Alberta UCP candidate sorry for comparing transgender kids to feces

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate who compared transgender children in schools to having feces in food says she is sorry, plans to learn from it and is staying on to run in the May 29 Alberta election.
Alberta NDP promises more money, resources for front-line emergency medical care

Alberta NDP promises more money, resources for front-line emergency medical care

EDMONTON — Alberta’s NDP is promising to increase funding for emergency medical services if it wins the election on May 29.
Alberta UCP candidate says sorry for comparing transgender students to feces in food

Alberta UCP candidate says sorry for comparing transgender students to feces in food

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate who compared transgender children in schools to having feces in food is apologizing while staying on to run in the Alberta election.
Holland non-committal on future with Oilers after contract expires next season

Holland non-committal on future with Oilers after contract expires next season

EDMONTON — Ken Holland says he plans to see out his contract as Edmonton Oilers general manager, which enters its fifth and final year next season. He isn’t sure what comes next.
Evacuation order lifted in central Alberta town as thousands more remain out of homes

Evacuation order lifted in central Alberta town as thousands more remain out of homes

An evacuation order for a west-central Alberta town has been lifted as wildfires continue to keep thousands of people out of their homes in the province.
Alta. oilpatch once again shuts in some production as wildfires rage

Alta. oilpatch once again shuts in some production as wildfires rage

CALGARY — Some oil and gas companies in Alberta are once again shutting in production as hot and dry conditions exacerbate the wildfire situation in the energy-producing province.
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