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Transit bus driver in hospital after attack in Calgary

Transit bus driver in hospital after attack in Calgary

CALGARY — A Calgary transit bus driver is being treated for injuries in hospital after he was attacked on the job. Police say two people assaulted the driver while he was operating a bus in the city's northeast.
Spam buns, worm poutine and hot mac 'n cheese on the menu for Calgary Stampede

Spam buns, worm poutine and hot mac 'n cheese on the menu for Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede menu this year is set to include a heaping of pickle flavours and something for those with a cast-iron stomach.
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps

No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps

OTTAWA — A change to Canada's electoral system would have delivered a very different House of Commons this year — one without the monolithic regional strongholds held by both major federal parties — according to an analysis for The Canadian Press.
WHL playoffs: Tigers whip Chiefs 6-0 to take 2-1 lead in championship series

WHL playoffs: Tigers whip Chiefs 6-0 to take 2-1 lead in championship series

SPOKANE — Cayden Lindstrom and Hunter St.
Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has unveiled a 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence that outlines more than 100 initiatives aimed at awareness, prevention, intervention and long-term support for survivors.
Missing child in northern Alberta likely fell asleep in field, RCMP says

Missing child in northern Alberta likely fell asleep in field, RCMP says

It took the efforts of 200 local volunteers, a helicopter, drones and ATVs to track down a missing two-year-old boy in the pitch-black night of Alberta's Peace Country.
Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

EDMONTON — The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

EDMONTON — Calgary legislature member Ric McIver is the new Speaker of the Alberta legislature.
Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5

Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5

EDMONTON — If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat.
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