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Russian, Czech junior hockey teams removed from plane

Russian, Czech junior hockey teams removed from plane

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Members of the Russian and Czech Republic world junior hockey teams were removed from a New Year’s Eve flight from Calgary to Frankfurt, Germany, with fellow passengers saying the Russian squad caused a disturbance by smoking
Reports: Russian junior hockey team removed from Calgary to Frankfurt flight

Reports: Russian junior hockey team removed from Calgary to Frankfurt flight

CALGARY — A group of people identified by media reports and fellow passengers as members of Russia's world junior hockey team were removed from a New Year's Eve flight from Calgary to Frankfurt, local police said.
WHL's Hurricanes pausing activities with 14 players on COVID-19 protocol list

WHL's Hurricanes pausing activities with 14 players on COVID-19 protocol list

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The Lethbridge Hurricanes paused team activities on Saturday due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Tech firms slowly moving into Calgary's hollowed out downtown core

Tech firms slowly moving into Calgary's hollowed out downtown core

CALGARY — In the nearly two years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced workers out of Calgary's downtown towers and into home offices, the city's core has changed. Many of the changes are subtle.
Alberta temporarily shuts labour, delivery services at hospital due to staff shortage

Alberta temporarily shuts labour, delivery services at hospital due to staff shortage

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. — Women who were planning to give birth at a hospital in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., are being told to have their babies elsewhere.
Edmonton police officers fatally shoot crime suspect, police watchdog investigates

Edmonton police officers fatally shoot crime suspect, police watchdog investigates

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating the fatal shooting of a crime suspect by Edmonton Police Service officers. Edmonton police say in a release Friday that officers pursued a stolen vehicle in the city around noon.
Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay wins World Cup halfpipe gold

Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay wins World Cup halfpipe gold

CALGARY — Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay's first World Cup victory was a memorable one Thursday night as the 24-year-old did it on home turf.
Isolation period shortened to five days from 10 in Alberta for vaccinated people

Isolation period shortened to five days from 10 in Alberta for vaccinated people

CALGARY — Alberta is shortening its COVID-19 isolation period for people who are vaccinated against the virus.
Edmonton Public Schools wants COVID-19 clarity about what happens after holiday break

Edmonton Public Schools wants COVID-19 clarity about what happens after holiday break

Edmonton Public Schools says it wants more information on what the Alberta government has planned for students when they end a winter holiday break that was extended due to a surge in COVID-19 infections.
Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Red Deer home: RCMP

Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Red Deer home: RCMP

RED DEER, Alta. — RCMP in central Alberta say they have arrested and charged a man after a 66-year-old was found dead inside a home. Mounties in Red Deer, Alta.