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American Lauren Coughlin takes early lead at CPKC Women's Open

American Lauren Coughlin takes early lead at CPKC Women's Open

CALGARY — Lauren Coughlin credited caddie Terry McNamara with helping keep her head in the game. The American shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to sit atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the 2024 CPKC Canadian Women's Open.

Lauren Coughlin leads LPGA Tour's CPKC Women’s Open in chilly Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Lauren Coughlin shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in chilly and windy conditions to take the first-round lead in the CPKC Women’s Open.
Fire continues to rage in Jasper, but officials say critical infrastructure intact

Fire continues to rage in Jasper, but officials say critical infrastructure intact

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper are fighting flames that are jumping from building to building but critical infrastructure has so far been protected.
'Need to stay strong': Jasper evacuees anxious as they await word on wildfire damage

'Need to stay strong': Jasper evacuees anxious as they await word on wildfire damage

CALGARY — Alice Varshavska didn't expect this to happen again. Two years ago, she fled war-torn Ukraine seeking a better life. She found it in Jasper, Alta.
Veren Inc., formerly Crescent Point Energy, sees profit rise in second quarter

Veren Inc., formerly Crescent Point Energy, sees profit rise in second quarter

CALGARY — With its recent buying spree behind it, Veren Inc. – formerly Crescent Point Energy Corp. – is turning its attention to paying down debt. The oil and gas producer said Thursday its net debt as of June 30, 2024 was $3.
Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

HALIFAX — As Canada’s premiers reckoned with housing, health care and their contentious relationship with Ottawa during meetings last week in Halifax, many of them remained consumed by climate change-related natural disasters that have only escalated
B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building in Venables Valley, B.C., may no longer exist when they return after being evacuated due to an encroaching wildfire.
Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m.
'A revolution': Crown says accused in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial prepared for war

'A revolution': Crown says accused in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial prepared for war

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — In a heated courtroom exchange, a man accused of conspiring to murder police at the 2022 Coutts, Alta., blockade rejected accusations he and others brought weapons and body armour to the barricade to start a war.
Hamilton's Alena Sharp still on point after 20 Years at CPKC Canadian Open

Hamilton's Alena Sharp still on point after 20 Years at CPKC Canadian Open

CALGARY — Alena Sharp finds it hard to believe she first competed at the Canadian women’s golf championship two decades ago. Despite missing the cut at the 2004 Legends on the Niagara course in Niagara Falls, Ont.