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'I'm sorry, God': Accused at Coutts border blockade cried when protest abandoned

'I'm sorry, God': Accused at Coutts border blockade cried when protest abandoned

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Anthony Olienick, sitting alone in an empty police interrogation room, breaks down in tears when he learns the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., has disbanded in part because of his arrest.
Premier Smith says Alberta plans to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026

Premier Smith says Alberta plans to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province plans to opt out of the federal government's dental care plan by 2026. In a Tuesday letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Smith says the program infringes on provincial jurisdiction.
Calgary mayor says if tests go well, full water service could be restored by July 1

Calgary mayor says if tests go well, full water service could be restored by July 1

CALGARY — Calgary’s mayor says if everything goes to plan, the city’s water-conservation crisis could be over by Canada Day.
Oilers stars McDavid, Draisaitl played through injuries in playoffs: coach

Oilers stars McDavid, Draisaitl played through injuries in playoffs: coach

EDMONTON — The sting of losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final lingered for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Alberta lithium company E3 pegs capital cost of proposed project at $2.47B

Alberta lithium company E3 pegs capital cost of proposed project at $2.47B

CALGARY — A company that aims to develop the lithium that occurs naturally within Alberta's oilfield brines has pegged the estimated capital cost of its proposed Clearwater project at $2.47 billion.
Shell going ahead with Canadian carbon capture and storage project

Shell going ahead with Canadian carbon capture and storage project

CALGARY — Shell Canada is going ahead with its Polaris carbon capture project in Alberta.
Lumsden named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton's high-performance director

Lumsden named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton's high-performance director

CALGARY — Two-time world championship silver medallist and three-time Olympian Jesse Lumsden has been named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton's high-performance director.
WestJet mechanics issue strike notice for possible job action Friday

WestJet mechanics issue strike notice for possible job action Friday

CALGARY — WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike notice that could mean a work stoppage as early as 5:30 p.m.
Pride of the Prairies k.d. lang to join Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame

Pride of the Prairies k.d. lang to join Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame

Alberta singer-songwriter k.d. lang is this year's inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame.
Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss

Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss

EDMONTON — The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together. "I wore all black to work.