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Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

CALGARY — The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026. The league is in discussions with groups in Edmonton, Laval, Que., Kelowna, B.C., Kitchener, Waterloo and Windsor, Ont.
School bus involved in crash near Edmonton, children on board unharmed

School bus involved in crash near Edmonton, children on board unharmed

An Alberta public school division says no children were hurt when one of its school buses collided with two other vehicles. Strathcona County RCMP say officers and other emergency crews responded to the crash southeast of Edmonton.
Deputy minister appointed interim CEO of AIMCo after Alberta government fires board

Deputy minister appointed interim CEO of AIMCo after Alberta government fires board

EDMONTON — Longtime Alberta bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been appointed interim leader of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, the Crown agency set up to manage public pensions and investments at arm's-length from government.
How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?

How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?

A review of information provided by provinces and territories shows more than 400 criminal cases have been halted across Canada since the start of last year because they had exceeded time limits on how long trials can take before violating an accused
Calgary Stampeders to host CFL Grey Cup championship in 2026 at McMahon Stadium

Calgary Stampeders to host CFL Grey Cup championship in 2026 at McMahon Stadium

CALGARY — The CFL’s championship game is coming back to Calgary in 2026 — an announcement that has raised renewed questions over what is to be done with the city’s aging McMahon Stadium.
Vanier Countdown: Regina Rams looking for another upset win in Hardy Cup

Vanier Countdown: Regina Rams looking for another upset win in Hardy Cup

The Regina Rams looked destined for a last-place finish in the six-team Canada West football standings just two short weeks ago. A pair of dramatic comeback wins now have them a victory away from a spot in the U Sports final four.
'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

EDMONTON — Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training for an upcoming cross-country skiing competition.
'Big frustration': How a limited MAID window affects Alzheimer's patients

'Big frustration': How a limited MAID window affects Alzheimer's patients

Mary Wilson was rapidly deteriorating with Alzheimer’s when she received a medically assisted death in 2017.
Brad Gushue edges Niklas Edin 5-4 to stay unbeaten in curling's Canadian Open

Brad Gushue edges Niklas Edin 5-4 to stay unbeaten in curling's Canadian Open

NISKU, Alta. — Brad Gushue secured a playoff berth in curling's Co-op Canadian Open with a 5-4 win over his international archrival Niklas Edin on Thursday.
Manitoba, Nova Scotia catch Saskatchewan in Canadian mixed curling championship

Manitoba, Nova Scotia catch Saskatchewan in Canadian mixed curling championship

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO — Saskatchewan's Jason Ackerman dropped his first game of the Canadian mixed curling championship Thursday, but remained among the frontrunners for a semifinal berth.