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Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't want to be "exuberant about dodging the bullet" with U.S.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in March. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks

Coleman, Wolf lead Flames to 4-1 win over Ducks

CALGARY — Blake Coleman scored twice and rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf made 26 stops to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 NHL victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
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Canadian teenager Erin Brooks reaches round of 16 at Surf City El Salvador Pro

Canadian teenager Erin Brooks reaches round of 16 at Surf City El Salvador Pro

LA LIBERTAD — Canadian teenage surfer Erin Brooks advanced to the round of 16 at the Surf City El Salvador Pro on Thursday.
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Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.
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Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

EDMONTON — Alberta's attorney general and justice minister has asked for a judicial review after his federal counterpart ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing an Edmonton woman almost four decades ago.
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Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union has signed a four-year contract with the province after months of bargaining and mediation.
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Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Alberta's utilities minister says that, contrary to a new report, the province's electricity grid operator doesn't discriminate against U.S. power generators. The Office of the U.S.
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TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.
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Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe.
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