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Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
Captain Sophie de Goede rejoins Canada rugby team after yearlong injury layoff

Captain Sophie de Goede rejoins Canada rugby team after yearlong injury layoff

Captain Sophie de Goede, who tore her anterior cruciate ligament a year ago, will rejoin the Canada women's rugby team ahead of the team's upcoming tour to South Africa.
Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines

EDMONTON — The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this fall. Dr.
Oilers in must-win mode tonight as Panthers aim to claim Stanley Cup at home

Oilers in must-win mode tonight as Panthers aim to claim Stanley Cup at home

SUNRISE — Hockey fans in Sunrise are preparing for a trophy-hoisting party inside Amerant Bank Arena tonight as the Florida Panthers aim to wrap up the Stanley Cup final series against the Edmonton Oilers.
'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

BANFF — In her hometown of Banff, Alta., Monica Dominguez’s experience of the G7 leaders’ summit has been defined by the sound of helicopter blades humming from above.
The latest: World leaders assembled for G7 meeting in Kananaskis

The latest: World leaders assembled for G7 meeting in Kananaskis

OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. — Mark Carney's first major summit as prime minister.
Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump departed the summit in Alberta a day early because of the crisis in Israel and Iran.
Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she'll be watching Game 6

Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she'll be watching Game 6

EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton bar while watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis

Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis

OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. Prime Minister Mark Carney has two days of meetings scheduled with world leaders, with discussion topics likely to include trade, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East.
Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi

Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi

CALGARY — More than 100 Sikhs waved blue and yellow Khalistan flags and held up posters Monday condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the G7 leaders' summit.