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Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.
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Judge won't review case involving officer who kicked teen's head like a soccer ball

Judge won't review case involving officer who kicked teen's head like a soccer ball

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge won't review the Crown's decision not to charge an Edmonton police officer who kicked an Indigenous teenager five years ago.
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Calgary Flames say captain Mikael Backlund out week to week with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames say captain Mikael Backlund out week to week with upper-body injury

CALGARY — Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund will be out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury, the NHL team said Friday. Backlund was hurt in the first period of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.
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Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

EDMONTON — A standoff is brewing between Alberta's government and the province's biggest and oldest craft brewery.
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RCMP say more victims possible after four assaults alleged at Alberta daycare

RCMP say more victims possible after four assaults alleged at Alberta daycare

SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say there could be more victims after four assaults allegedly took place at a daycare just west of Edmonton.
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Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

Alberta fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-health boss was incompetent

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister has filed papers in court to formally reject allegations from a former health leader who says she was fired for investigating sweetheart deals, collusion and high-level political arm-twisting.
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Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in billing fees

Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in billing fees

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wants to cut more than $400 million in the fees it pays to doctors, according to a confidential memo obtained by The Canadian Press. The Feb. 18 memo, sent by Alberta Medical Association head Dr.
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Man and woman accused in Edmonton security guard death plead not guilty

Man and woman accused in Edmonton security guard death plead not guilty

EDMONTON — The two people accused in the shooting death of a 20-year-old Edmonton security guard have pleaded not guilty and will have a preliminary hearing this summer.
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Officer who shot Calgary man during domestic call fired in self-defense: watchdog

Officer who shot Calgary man during domestic call fired in self-defense: watchdog

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says the officer who fatally shot a Calgary man while responding to a domestic call last month won't be punished because he fired in self-defence.
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Elias Pettersson finding his game as Canucks battle for playoff spot

Elias Pettersson finding his game as Canucks battle for playoff spot

CALGARY — After a difficult start to the season, Elias Pettersson's game is trending up just in time for the Vancouver Canucks' playoff push.
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