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Bombers chicken dance their way to sixth straight win, blitz Elks 27-14

Bombers chicken dance their way to sixth straight win, blitz Elks 27-14

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have a nickname for the opposition’s end zone. They refer to it as the “chicken box.” So, after each of running back Brady Oliveira’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns, he did a chicken dance.
Edmonton Oilers promote Rychel, hire Kassian in hockey operations moves

Edmonton Oilers promote Rychel, hire Kassian in hockey operations moves

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have promoted Warren Rychel to pro scouting director and added former Oiler forward Zack Kassian to the pro scouting staff.
Saskatchewan Roughriders hold off the Calgary Stampeders 37-29

Saskatchewan Roughriders hold off the Calgary Stampeders 37-29

CALGARY — Heading into Friday’s game against the Calgary Stampeders, quarterback Trevor Harris said he and his Saskatchewan Roughriders were "ready to rock.
Calgary's mayor asks province to salvage parts of halted Green Line transit project

Calgary's mayor asks province to salvage parts of halted Green Line transit project

EDMONTON — Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is urging the Alberta government to salvage pieces of the massive discontinued Green Line transit project, and the province says it's open to working together. City council voted this week to wind down the $6.
'Last hurrah': Memorial service for Calgary children's entertainer Buck Shot

'Last hurrah': Memorial service for Calgary children's entertainer Buck Shot

CALGARY — It was the last show for longtime children's TV star Ron (Buck Shot) Barge Friday as hundreds of family, friends and fans attended a public memorial in Calgary.
Welcome back sprinklers: Calgary on track to ease water restrictions Sunday

Welcome back sprinklers: Calgary on track to ease water restrictions Sunday

CALGARY — Lawn sprinklers could make a comeback in Calgary on Sunday if all goes well with the restart of a troubled water pipe.
Blue Bombers visit Elks as hottest teams in the West square off

Blue Bombers visit Elks as hottest teams in the West square off

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won five in a row. The Edmonton Elks have won five of their last six games. They are the two hottest teams in the West. When they meet Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium, something has to give.
Years-long ban on Canadian beef highlights "uncertainty" of Chinese market

Years-long ban on Canadian beef highlights "uncertainty" of Chinese market

CALGARY — China's ongoing ban on Canadian beef appears to have no end in sight, making it a textbook example of the uncertainty Canadian exporters continue to face in that market.
Alberta Health Services declares E. coli outbreak over at central Alberta daycare

Alberta Health Services declares E. coli outbreak over at central Alberta daycare

BLACKFALDS, Alta. — Alberta Health Services says an E. coli outbreak at a daycare in Blackfalds has ended.
Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin adds the role of executive chairman

Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin adds the role of executive chairman

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says chief executive Miguel Martin is adding the title of executive chairman. The company says the board believes that combining the CEO and chairman roles will help promote strong and consistent leadership.