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Ottawa's Rachel Homan earns berth in second Grand Slam final in a row

Ottawa's Rachel Homan earns berth in second Grand Slam final in a row

CALGARY — Canada's Rachel Homan is one win away from sweeping the condensed Grand Slam of Curling schedule this year.
Johnny Gaudreau scores twice for Calgary Flames in 5-2 win over Montreal Canadiens

Johnny Gaudreau scores twice for Calgary Flames in 5-2 win over Montreal Canadiens

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames narrowed the gap on the Montreal Canadiens in the North Division's playoff race with a 5-2 win Saturday over the visiting Habs.
Kerri Einarson, Silvana Tirinzoni earn top two seeds in women's playoffs

Kerri Einarson, Silvana Tirinzoni earn top two seeds in women's playoffs

CALGARY — The women's playoffs are set at the Players' Championship, while the men will have to wait another day to decide the top six moving on. Reigning Canadian champion Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man.
Monahan scores, assists on a pair of goals in Calgary's 4-2 win over Montreal

Monahan scores, assists on a pair of goals in Calgary's 4-2 win over Montreal

CALGARY — At the end of a "strange day" for the Calgary Flames, Sean Monahan led them to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens with a goal and two assists Friday. The Flames' victory was necessary to their playoff hopes.
Alberta halts coal exploration in mountains while consultations continue

Alberta halts coal exploration in mountains while consultations continue

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has bowed to public pressure and paused coal exploration in the most sensitive areas of the Rocky Mountains while it continues to gather public feedback about mines.
CN fires latest salvo in battle with CP Rail; analyst survey says shippers prefer CP

CN fires latest salvo in battle with CP Rail; analyst survey says shippers prefer CP

CALGARY — Railroad shippers have a much more negative view of a bid by Canadian National Railway Co. to take over the Kansas City Southern railroad than a competing offer by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
Alberta health minister says no decision on more restrictions as COVID numbers climb

Alberta health minister says no decision on more restrictions as COVID numbers climb

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the government won’t rule out further health restrictions as COVID-19 case numbers soar, but will wait to see data and consider recommendations.
'Egregious': Alberta judge sentences teen to time served for part in revenge killing

'Egregious': Alberta judge sentences teen to time served for part in revenge killing

DRUMHELLER, Alta. — An Alberta teen who played a role in the 2017 revenge murder of her drug dealer was sentenced Friday to the time she has already served.
Flames game versus Canadiens going ahead despite positive COVID test

Flames game versus Canadiens going ahead despite positive COVID test

CALGARY — The Montreal Canadiens were ready to play the Calgary Flames on Friday evening despite a Calgary player testing positive for COVID-19. The Flames called off their morning skate.
Canada joins U.S. in creating Net-Zero Producers Forum to reduce GHG emissions

Canada joins U.S. in creating Net-Zero Producers Forum to reduce GHG emissions

CALGARY — Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan says Canada will join the U.S.
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