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New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Darryl Sutter is officially back as head coach of the Calgary Flames.Sutter conducted his first practice with the team today since being hired to replace Geoff Ward, who was fired last Thurs...
Mar 9, 2021
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...
Mar 9, 2021
Chloé Zhao, Emerald Fennell lead historic DGA nominations
NEW YORK - Chlo Zhao and Emerald Fennell have been nominated for outstanding directorial achievement by the Directors Guild, marking the first time two women have ever competed for the guild's top hon...
Mar 9, 2021
US officials: report on oil and gas sale ban due by summer
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will deliver an interim report on its suspension of oil and gas sales from federal lands and waters by summer, but officials declined to...
Mar 9, 2021
Jimmy Carter says he's sad, angry over Georgia voting bills
ATLANTA - Former President Jimmy Carter declared his opposition Tuesday to a slate of restrictive voting proposals moving through his native Georgia's General Assembly, saying he is "disheartened, sad...
Mar 9, 2021
Four oaks, one sacred destiny: Recreating Notre Dame's spire
JUPILLES, France - Four French oaks that have been standing for hundreds of years in a once-royal forest now have a sacred destiny. Felled Tuesday in the Loire region's Forest of Berce, they have been...
Mar 9, 2021
Manitoba wins fourth straight to start Canadian men's curling championship
CALGARY - Manitoba's Jason Gunnlaugson won a fourth game in a row at the Canadian men's curling championship to stay unbeaten Tuesday. Gunnlaugson downed Gregory Skauge of Northwest Territories 7-4 in...
Mar 9, 2021
Trudeau says J&J vaccine faces production challenges
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has been warned of manufacturing problems plaguing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The viral vector vaccine developed by J&J's subsidiary, Jan...
Mar 9, 2021
Nunavut community of Arviat loosens COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
Nunavut health officials say some restrictions will be lifted in Arviat, more than 110 days after the community went into lock down. Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson says businesses, ...
Mar 9, 2021
Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B
EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says taxpayers won't be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL pipeline. Travis Toews did not provide specific...
Mar 9, 2021
