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Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Stan Bowman made a promise upon his NHL return.
Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as GM, VP of hockey operations

Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as GM, VP of hockey operations

EDMONTON — Stan Bowman made a promise upon his NHL return. "These things will never happen on my watch again," the Edmonton Oilers new general manager and vice-president of hockey operations said Wednesday.
WestJet partners with Telus to give rewards members free satellite internet service

WestJet partners with Telus to give rewards members free satellite internet service

CALGARY — WestJet and Telus Corp. are partnering up to provide free internet service aboard flights for members of the airline's loyalty program starting this December.
Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid

Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid

EDMONTON — Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they needed a place to stay.
Calgary loosening outdoor water restrictions as extreme heat continues

Calgary loosening outdoor water restrictions as extreme heat continues

EDMONTON — Calgary residents can now turn on their sprinklers for longer as the city swelters under an extreme heat warning.
'Looked awesome': Accused in murder-conspiracy trial says unaware gun prohibited

'Looked awesome': Accused in murder-conspiracy trial says unaware gun prohibited

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men charged with conspiring to murder RCMP officers at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade two years ago testified Tuesday he wasn't aware that the custom-made rifle he had purchased was a prohibited weapon.
LTC homes must prioritize residents' mental health, treat disorders: standards group

LTC homes must prioritize residents' mental health, treat disorders: standards group

Long-term care and assisted living homes need to focus more on supporting their residents' mental health, a Canadian organization that develops quality and safety standards said on Tuesday.
Edmonton man found guilty on terrorism charge in United Kingdom

Edmonton man found guilty on terrorism charge in United Kingdom

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been convicted in the United Kingdom of being a member of a proscribed terrorist group.
Calgary zoo polar bear drowned after rough play with enclosure mate: necropsy

Calgary zoo polar bear drowned after rough play with enclosure mate: necropsy

CALGARY — A necropsy has shown that a polar bear at the Calgary zoo died by drowning after his throat was crushed by a fellow bear in rough play considered normal for the massive predators.
Appeal dismissed for Calgary man who killed toddler after murdering her mother

Appeal dismissed for Calgary man who killed toddler after murdering her mother

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has upheld the conviction of a Calgary man who admitted to killing his girlfriend and was also found guilty in her daughter's death.