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Oilers battle back from early deficit to defeat Stars 5-2 and pull even in West final

Oilers battle back from early deficit to defeat Stars 5-2 and pull even in West final

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch thought he might be in for a long night. The Edmonton Oilers head coach was watching a confounding, uninspired, flat start unfold right in front of him on the Rogers Place ice.
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Broberg, Perry, McLeod dress as Oilers make three lineup changes for Game 4

Broberg, Perry, McLeod dress as Oilers make three lineup changes for Game 4

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers shook things up for Game 4 of the Western Conference final.
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Alberta UCP wraps spring legislature sitting marred by accusations of overreach

Alberta UCP wraps spring legislature sitting marred by accusations of overreach

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab.
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WestJet Encore pilots file 72-hour strike notice

WestJet Encore pilots file 72-hour strike notice

CALGARY — Pilots at WestJet's regional carrier could be going on strike at the beginning of June.
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Wildfire that forced thousands out of Fort McMurray, Alta., officially under control

Wildfire that forced thousands out of Fort McMurray, Alta., officially under control

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A wildfire that forced thousands from their homes in Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control.
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Alberta UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger

Alberta UCP government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process.
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Oilers looking to regroup after Game 3 loss: 'Nothing to sulk about'

Oilers looking to regroup after Game 3 loss: 'Nothing to sulk about'

EDMONTON — Kris Knoblauch needed someone — anyone — to step up. The Oilers were taking on water after a flying start to Game 3 of the NHL's Western Conference final.
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Manitoba premier says he wants stability, increases in federal transfer payments

Manitoba premier says he wants stability, increases in federal transfer payments

WINNIPEG — With questions being raised about equalization payments to the provinces, Manitoba is seeking predictability, with room for increases, from federal parties when it comes to all federal transfers.
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Robertson's hat trick powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 series lead in WCF

Robertson's hat trick powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 series lead in WCF

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was flying. The Edmonton Oilers were buzzing. An orange-and-blue Rogers Place bubbled with excitement following the home side's electric opening 20 minutes Monday.
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Jason Robertson powers Stars over Oilers 5-3 for lead in Western Conference final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final.
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