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Journalist charged with defacing Ukrainian military statue to fight accusation

EDMONTON — An Edmonton journalist says he's not guilty of spray-painting a statue of a controversial Ukrainian military commander and will defend himself against the charge he faces.
Wheat futures jump as Russia pulls out of Black Sea agreement

Wheat futures jump as Russia pulls out of Black Sea agreement

CALGARY — Wheat prices spiked on Monday as Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered Black Sea grain agreement over the weekend ignited fresh fears about global food security.
Suspended sentence for Calgary woman who left body of newborn daughter in dumpster

Suspended sentence for Calgary woman who left body of newborn daughter in dumpster

CALGARY — An Alberta judge has handed a suspended sentence to the mother of a baby found dead in a Calgary dumpster on Christmas Eve in 2017, despite the Crown's request that she serve up to six months.
'Money for free': Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway

'Money for free': Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway

EDMONTON — Critics fear Alberta's new United Conservative premier is preparing to bring in a program that would use billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded royalty breaks to subsidize energy companies to fulfil their legal duty and clean up old wells.
WHL roundup: Rebels win 13th straight by drilling Oil Kings 7-2

WHL roundup: Rebels win 13th straight by drilling Oil Kings 7-2

EDMONTON — The Red Deer Rebels ran into some early adversity in Edmonton on Sunday, trailing the host Oil Kings 2-1 before their game was 14 minutes old.
Flames burned 3-2 at home by Oilers comeback

Flames burned 3-2 at home by Oilers comeback

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers showed once again on Saturday night that even when they get down, they're never out of it.
Stevens leads Stampeders to 36-10 win over Roughriders, Mitchell saluted

Stevens leads Stampeders to 36-10 win over Roughriders, Mitchell saluted

CALGARY — Bo Levi Mitchell handed the game ball to fellow quarterback Tommy Stevens after the Calgary Stampeders capped their 2022 regular season with a 36-10 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday.
Alberta premier asks minister to see if appeal of school mask ruling is 'appropriate'

Alberta premier asks minister to see if appeal of school mask ruling is 'appropriate'

EDMONTON — Alberta's premier says she's directing her justice minister to defend the province's "full authority" after a court ruled rescinding mask mandates in schools earlier this year violated the law and was unreasonable.
'A game changer': Calgary archeologist says technology unveiling ancient Mayan city

'A game changer': Calgary archeologist says technology unveiling ancient Mayan city

CALGARY — The use of light technology is allowing archeologists to peel away the rainforest and reveal the remains of an ancient Mayan city nearly twice the size of Vancouver.
Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he doesn't need 'hoorah moment' at McMahon

Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he doesn't need 'hoorah moment' at McMahon

CALGARY — Bo Levi Mitchell is guaranteed one more run onto McMahon Stadium turf as a Stampeder.