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Connor McDavid scores hat-trick, adds two assists as Oilers batter Flames 7-1

Connor McDavid scores hat-trick, adds two assists as Oilers batter Flames 7-1

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain continues to amaze and get the better of his team's provincial rival.
Three dead in suspected drug overdoses in Drumheller

Three dead in suspected drug overdoses in Drumheller

DRUMHELLER, Alta. — RCMP say three people have been found dead of suspected drug overdoses at a residence in Drumheller, Alta. Police say officers were dispatched to the home Saturday evening in response to a 911 call about sudden deaths.
Hearts teams keen to recover form and shake off rust after quiet season

Hearts teams keen to recover form and shake off rust after quiet season

CALGARY — Varying degrees of game rust were evident on the first full day of curling at the national women's championship Saturday.
Anti-lockdown rally at Alberta legislature voices support for jailed pastor

Anti-lockdown rally at Alberta legislature voices support for jailed pastor

EDMONTON — Dozens of police and sheriffs kept hundreds of opponents of Alberta's pandemic restrictions separated from counterprotesters at the province's legislature on Saturday.
Curler ill at Tournament of Hearts, not believed to be COVID-19

Curler ill at Tournament of Hearts, not believed to be COVID-19

CALGARY — A game has been postponed at the Canadian women's curling championship after a Northwest Territories curler fell ill with suspected food poisoning. N.W.T.
'A victory for her children': Trucker guilty of manslaughter in death of woman

'A victory for her children': Trucker guilty of manslaughter in death of woman

EDMONTON — A mother bent over and wept with other loved ones in an Edmonton courtroom Friday night as a jury declared a man guilty of manslaughter in the death of her daughter.
Edmonton Oilers' defence steps to forefront in 2-1 win over Calgary Flames

Edmonton Oilers' defence steps to forefront in 2-1 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers relied on defence instead of their scoring stars to beat the host Calgary Flames 2-1 on Friday.
Defending champion Einarson wins opener as bubble play begins at Hearts

Defending champion Einarson wins opener as bubble play begins at Hearts

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson picked up where she left off at the Canadian women's curling championship.
Alberta premier announces priority list for second round of COVID-19 vaccinations

Alberta premier announces priority list for second round of COVID-19 vaccinations

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says more seniors, along with Albertans in group homes and homeless shelters, will receive priority in the next round of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Union pressing Olymel on employee pay during outbreak as Prairie hog farmers worry

Union pressing Olymel on employee pay during outbreak as Prairie hog farmers worry

RED DEER, Alta.
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