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Oilers making Kings pay for taking penalties in first-round series

Oilers making Kings pay for taking penalties in first-round series

EDMONTON — It’s hard to believe the Edmonton Oilers power play could get even better after a record-setting regular season. But it has.
Whooping cough cases increase in southern Alberta outbreak

Whooping cough cases increase in southern Alberta outbreak

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Health Services says it's seeing a jump in whooping cough cases in the province's south. The provincial health authority says there are 146 cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in the area.

Experts say Flames arena may not sway votes in upcoming provincial election

CALGARY — A political scientist says it's too early to say how a Calgary NHL arena project could play into this spring's provincial election, but notes it may not be the game-changer the United Conservative Party wants it to be.
Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue

Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a day after linking $330 million in provincial money for a Calgary NHL arena project to her United Conservatives getting re-elected, told reporters Wednesday she hopes it doesn’t become an election issue.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City says first-quarter earnings rose ahead of merger

Canadian Pacific Kansas City says first-quarter earnings rose ahead of merger

CALGARY — Fresh from a historic merger, Canadian Pacific Kansas City president and CEO Keith Creel says the company is focused on a disciplined integration into a railway network that he believes will become "the most relevant in North America.
'A line in the sand:' Crown wants adult sentence for Calgary youth in police death

'A line in the sand:' Crown wants adult sentence for Calgary youth in police death

CALGARY — A prosecutor has asked a judge to impose an adult sentence of 11 to 13 years on a young offender found guilty of manslaughter in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer. Sgt. Andrew Harnett died in hospital on Dec.
Edmonton Oilers take a playoff breather ahead of Game 6 in Los Angeles

Edmonton Oilers take a playoff breather ahead of Game 6 in Los Angeles

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have the upper hand in their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings. If the Oilers can keep it, the chance to close it out Saturday in Los Angeles is there.
Precision Drilling reports $95.8M Q1 profit, revenue up nearly 60% from year ago

Precision Drilling reports $95.8M Q1 profit, revenue up nearly 60% from year ago

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. reported a first-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue rose nearly 60 per cent, helped by stronger drilling activity and price increases in the U.S. and Canada.
Australian coal company withdraws plan for mine in Alberta foothills

Australian coal company withdraws plan for mine in Alberta foothills

An Australian coal company is withdrawing its plan for a mine in the Crowsnest Pass region of the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
Cenovus reports Q1 profit down, lowers production guidance and raises dividend

Cenovus reports Q1 profit down, lowers production guidance and raises dividend

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. lowered its production guidance for the year Wednesday after releasing first-quarter financial results that missed Wall Street's expectations.
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