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RCMP charge man in death of a woman on First Nation in east-central Alberta

ELK POINT, Alta. — RCMP say they have arrested a man in the death of a 29-year-old woman in east-central Alberta.

Dec 31, 2020 6:45 PM Read more >

Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions

Alberta is the first province to officially say the NHL can play games in its arenas for the upcoming season, while at least two of its counterparts say they are working on the issue.

Dec 31, 2020 5:21 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames sign first-round draft pick Connor Zary

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Connor Zary to a three-year entry level contract.

Dec 31, 2020 3:12 PM Read more >

Industrial equipment and services provider Wajax to buy Tundra for $99 million

CALGARY — Shares in industrial equipment and services provider Wajax Corp. are rising after it announced the acquisition of privately held Tundra Process Solutions Ltd. for $99.1 million. The offer for its Calgary-based rival consists of $74.

Dec 31, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Sweden's world junior win streak snaps with 4-3 OT loss to Russia

EDMONTON — Russia snapped Sweden's extended win streak at the world junior hockey championship Wednesday, clinching a 4-3 overtime victory in Edmonton. Marat Khusnutdinov scored the game winner with just 5.6 seconds left in extra time.

Dec 30, 2020 10:40 PM Read more >

Finland beats Slovakia 6-0 to set up showdown with Canada

EDMONTON — Samuel Helenius scored twice, Kari Piiroinen made 12 saves and Finland beat Slovakia 6-0 on Wednesday to improve to 3-0 in group play in the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 30, 2020 7:09 PM Read more >

A wearable tech defence vs COVID-19 in world juniors bubble

EDMONTON — What looks like a thin pack of gum is attached to Braden Schneider’s event credential at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 30, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >

Pure Gold Mining celebrates first gold bar from new Western Ontario mine

CALGARY — Vancouver-based Pure Gold Mining Inc. says it has poured the first gold bar from ore mined at its PureGold Mine in Western Ontario.

Dec 30, 2020 10:32 AM Read more >

Zegras powers US past Czech Republic at world junior tourney

EDMONTON — Trevor Zegras had two goals and three assists, and the United States beat the Czech Republic 7-0 on Tuesday to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals of the world junior hockey championship. Bobby Brink had two goals for the U.S.

Dec 30, 2020 1:32 AM Read more >

Russias tops Austria 7-1, Americans shut out Czech Republic 7-0 at world juniors

EDMONTON — Austria scored its first goal of the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday, but couldn't muster a win over the dominant Russians.

Dec 29, 2020 10:17 PM Read more >