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Flames get goals from 6 players in a 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 on Saturday.
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Calgary Flames stay tough at Saddledome, hold off Chicago Blackhawks 6-4

Calgary Flames stay tough at Saddledome, hold off Chicago Blackhawks 6-4

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each contributed a goal and an assist to the Calgary Flames' 6-4 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.
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Oilers engineer late rally to tip Sharks 3-2 in OT

Oilers engineer late rally to tip Sharks 3-2 in OT

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime to extend his point streak to eight games as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time, defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday.
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Advocates cry foul as Alberta replaces funding model for anti-homelessness agencies

Advocates cry foul as Alberta replaces funding model for anti-homelessness agencies

EDMONTON — A former president of the Calgary Homeless Foundation says he is deeply concerned by the Alberta government's recent decision to overhaul the funding scheme for organizations providing services to homeless people.
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Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination

Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
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Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced plans to ban new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal developments on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, but the new rules wouldn't apply to advanced projects like a contentious mine proposed f
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Canadian carbon removal company scores US$40M grant from fund backed by Bill Gates

Canadian carbon removal company scores US$40M grant from fund backed by Bill Gates

A Canadian company that has received a US$40-million grant from Bill Gates' climate solutions venture firm says its Alberta test site will be removing carbon directly from the atmosphere as early as this spring.
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Alberta creates homelessness advisory panel, changes grant process

Alberta creates homelessness advisory panel, changes grant process

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it's creating an advisory panel to inform the province's approach to handling homelessness.
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BC Civil Liberties Association calls for review of MAID legislation

BC Civil Liberties Association calls for review of MAID legislation

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the provincial and federal governments to review medically-assisted dying legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place.
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Stampeders re-sign Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot to two-year contract

Stampeders re-sign Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot to two-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot to a two-year contract, the CFL club announced Friday. Philpot had been scheduled to become a free agent in February. The 24-year-old from Delta, B.C.
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