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Oilers' Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high

Oilers' Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner was born and raised in Edmonton as a die-hard Oilers fan. Even in his wildest dreams, he could not have imagined that he’d break a team record held by Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr.
Edmonton father charged with second-degree murder in death of five-week old baby

Edmonton father charged with second-degree murder in death of five-week old baby

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged in the death of his infant son. Police say in a news release that paramedics responded to a residence for a baby in medical distress on Feb. 5, 2023.
Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden's move to pause U.S. LNG approvals

Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden's move to pause U.S. LNG approvals

CALGARY — Canada's energy industry is reacting with dismay to U.S. President Joe Biden's move to pause approvals of new liquefied natural gas export terminals in that country.
Columbus Blue Jackets hand Calgary Flames fourth straight loss with 5-2 win

Columbus Blue Jackets hand Calgary Flames fourth straight loss with 5-2 win

CALGARY — It took 47 games but Columbus' first shorthanded goal of the season was a big one on Thursday. Coming off the stick of Alexandre Texier, the goal broke a 2-2 tie and propelled the Blue Jackets to a 5-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames.
Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks

Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks

EDMONTON — It was a classic case of not asking how, but how many? Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and backup goalie Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers kept their spectacular streak alive with a 3-0 victory
Texier gets 1st short-handed goal of season for Blue Jackets in 5-2 win over slumping Flames

Texier gets 1st short-handed goal of season for Blue Jackets in 5-2 win over slumping Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alexandre Texier scored Columbus' first short-handed goal this season and the Blue Jackets beat the skidding Calgary Flames 5-2 on Thursday night.
Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday nigh
NDP leader says working with Liberals on pharmacare like wrestling with 'slimy' eels

NDP leader says working with Liberals on pharmacare like wrestling with 'slimy' eels

EDMONTON — Working with the Liberals on pharmacare legislation has been like wrestling eels covered in oil, as NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh describes it.
Calgary 911 call taker faces several criminal charges after corruption investigation

Calgary 911 call taker faces several criminal charges after corruption investigation

CALGARY — A City of Calgary employee who worked as a 911 call taker for police faces several criminal charges after a yearlong corruption investigation.
AIMCo expresses interest in buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline

AIMCo expresses interest in buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline

CALGARY — The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has expressed an interest in purchasing a potential stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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