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Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run

Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called three byelections to take place on June 23. The three vacant ridings are Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.
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Alberta government reports 600 cases of measles since early March

Alberta government reports 600 cases of measles since early March

EDMONTON — Alberta has seen more than 600 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed.
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Stuart Skinner backstopping Oilers after another mid-playoff reset

Stuart Skinner backstopping Oilers after another mid-playoff reset

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had peeled off half of his equipment and was handed a headset.
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Hyman, McDavid each score twice as Oilers top Stars 6-1 to take 2-1 series lead

Hyman, McDavid each score twice as Oilers top Stars 6-1 to take 2-1 series lead

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers weren’t lacking in guys who made an impact on Sunday.
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More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don't want that to happen.
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High-scoring Oilers leaning into defence for third shutout in four playoff games

High-scoring Oilers leaning into defence for third shutout in four playoff games

DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers, renowned for goal production, have leaned on their defence lately.
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From scorer to bruiser, Oilers' Hyman making a different mark in the NHL playoffs

From scorer to bruiser, Oilers' Hyman making a different mark in the NHL playoffs

DALLAS — Zach Hyman was a scoring machine a year ago. The Edmonton Oilers winger has evolved into a hit machine in this year's NHL playoffs.
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'Not good': Concerns revived over recommendation to end door-to-door mail delivery

'Not good': Concerns revived over recommendation to end door-to-door mail delivery

Judy Frank says no longer getting mail at her door would make life harder. The 78-year-old Regina woman is unable to walk more than a few steps and says she would need someone to pick up her mail if Canada Post stops door-to-door service.
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Alberta Energy Regulator fines company $456K for providing misleading, false info

Alberta Energy Regulator fines company $456K for providing misleading, false info

EDMONTON — The Alberta Energy Regulator has fined a company $456,000 for submitting false or misleading information in its applications for reclamation approval.
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Alberta judge grants bail for man convicted of 1987 murder after new trial ordered

Alberta judge grants bail for man convicted of 1987 murder after new trial ordered

EDMONTON — Decades after Roy Allan Sobotiak was sentenced to life for the killing of an Edmonton woman, the 61-year-old is set to walk out of prison.
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