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Calgary Flames sign forward Jakob Pelletier to one-year contract

Calgary Flames sign forward Jakob Pelletier to one-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed winger Jakob Pelletier to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday. The contract has an average annual value of US$800,000.
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a professional tryout on Friday. Dermott, a 27-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., produced two goals, five assists and 26 penalty minutes in 50 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season.
Yearlong criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers comes to an end

Yearlong criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers comes to an end

OTTAWA — After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end. A verdict could be as much as six months away.
Man charged with attempted murder after Lethbridge woman bludgeoned in her sleep

Man charged with attempted murder after Lethbridge woman bludgeoned in her sleep

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A southern Alberta man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was bludgeoned in her sleep.
Alberta town adopts new resident code of conduct to address staff safety

Alberta town adopts new resident code of conduct to address staff safety

An Alberta town has laid out rules for how residents must treat municipal staff and the consequences if they step out of line. Ben Gronberg, a councillor for Devon, Alta.
Provinces decry Ottawa's plan to resettle asylum seekers across the country

Provinces decry Ottawa's plan to resettle asylum seekers across the country

FREDERICTON — Provincial leaders across Canada are taking turns criticizing the federal Liberal government's proposal to alleviate immigration pressure on Quebec and Ontario by resettling asylum seekers more equitably across the country.
Smith says an Alberta pension plan estimate from the feds will spur hard questions

Smith says an Alberta pension plan estimate from the feds will spur hard questions

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says if Ottawa comes back this fall with a lowball estimate on Alberta’s share of the Canada Pension Plan, hard questions will have to be asked on next steps.
'Can actually see the finish line': Calgary's water pipe repair ahead of schedule

'Can actually see the finish line': Calgary's water pipe repair ahead of schedule

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor says repairs on a troubled water main are ahead of schedule in Calgary.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises jury system after Coutts protest verdict

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises jury system after Coutts protest verdict

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the jury has spoken and needs to be respected in the case of two men found guilty for their actions at the 2022 Coutts border blockade.
RCMP investigating after three found dead in Lloydminster, Alta.

RCMP investigating after three found dead in Lloydminster, Alta.

LLOYDMINSTER, ALTA — RCMP say they’re investigating the deaths of three people in Lloydminster, Alta. They say there is no risk to the public. On Wednesday, they said there was a heavy police presence around 50th St. and 47th Ave.