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Rodeo winners' circle filled with Albertans at Stampede

Rodeo winners' circle filled with Albertans at Stampede

CALGARY — Shelby Boisjoli-Meged will go down in the history books as the inaugural winner of the breakaway roping competition at the Calgary Stampede rodeo. Boisjoli-Meged was one of three Albertans who won championship titles on Showdown Sunday.
Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win

Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win

EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions looked like a team in complete control on Sunday.
'Talk to each other': Edmonton public art installation up for global award

'Talk to each other': Edmonton public art installation up for global award

EDMONTON — Born out of a time when it was almost impossible to reach out and touch someone, an Edmonton art installation appears to be calling out to those on the global stage.
Stampeders smoke Roughriders 24-10 in West Division power struggle

Stampeders smoke Roughriders 24-10 in West Division power struggle

REGINA — The Calgary Stampeders overcame a scheduling nightmare and brutal start to smoke the Saskatchewan Roughriders 24-10 on Saturday in a rescheduled CFL game.
'Pornography is a problem': Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries

'Pornography is a problem': Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries

Alberta's premier says "pornography is a problem for young adults" in remarks defending her government's move to remove sexually explicit content from school library shelves this fall.
Different herd of Elks ready to welcome B.C. Lions to Edmonton on Sunday

Different herd of Elks ready to welcome B.C. Lions to Edmonton on Sunday

EDMONTON — It will be a different, much improved and more confident Edmonton Elks team awaiting the B.C. Lions on Sunday. Edmonton lost to the Lions 31-14 in Vancouver in Week 1 of the Canadian Football League season.
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds

MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada. The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.
Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

EDMONTON — Alberta is rolling out new regulations this fall banning transgender athletes from playing women’s sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors.
2 more hospitalized, a dozen new illnesses reported in salami salmonella outbreak

2 more hospitalized, a dozen new illnesses reported in salami salmonella outbreak

Health officials said a salmonella outbreak linked to pork deli meats sold at grocery stores and in prepared sandwiches has expanded.
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

EDMONTON — Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.