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Flames GM Jay Feaster sends message in advance of trade deadline

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - Jay Feaster sent a strong message to his team on Thursday night and he backed it up on Friday afternoon.

Pelss with two points to lead Oil Kings over Hitmen 4-1

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - Kristians Pelss had a goal and an assist to lead the Edmonton Oil Kings to a 3-1 win over the host Calgary Hitmen on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

Owner of two Akitas who attacked couple faces $1,500 fine

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

An Alberta dog owner has been fined in connection with a mauling described as one of the worst attacks ever seen.

Interrogation video of man accused of stabbing RCMP officer

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

We are now getting a look at a taped interrogation of Lee Christopher Monrose, the man accused of stabbing an RCMP officer.

Calgary-area woman murdered in Red Deer

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

RCMP say a woman murdered in Red Deer earlier this week was from the Calgary area.

Calgary Flames tweet refers to Ales Hemsky contract offer as a 'joke'(2)

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

The Battle of Alberta briefly took to Twitter on Friday. Shortly after news surfaced that the rival Edmonton Oilers had extended a contract offer to forward Ales Hemsky, reaction was posted on the Calgary Flames' verified Twitter account.

Michigan man charged with allegedly coercing Calgary woman into prostitution

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Calgary police have charged a Michigan man for allegedly forcing an 18-year-old Calgary woman into prostitution.

84th Academy Awards this Sunday

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

84th Academy Awards this Sunday Tune in to the red carpet and join our live blog as we stream live this Sunday for the 84th Academy Awards. The Academy is live streaming the Oscar's red carpet, and we have access to show you who's wearing what, who's saying what and who's walking the red carpet.

Alberta to provide one-stop support centre for minor criminals on probation

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - The Alberta government is launching a pilot program that is a one-stop support centre for minor criminals deemed likely to reoffend.

Alberta premier promises inquiry to explore abuse, bullying of doctors

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - Alberta Premier Alison Redford is promising that complaints from doctors who say they have been ignored, abused, punished and even fired for speaking out on poor patient care will be part of an upcoming public inquiry.

Alberta government to examine rising cost of electricity

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

There's some good news tonight regarding your power bills: the Alberta government is announcing a review Thursday that will look at ways to reduce the cost of your bill.

Appeal Court denies legal aid for man accused of war crimes in Guatemala

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied legal aid to a man who has been ordered extradited to the United States to face immigration charges.

Commissioner has new concerns about Google's updated privacy policy

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Canada's privacy commissioner is "strongly" encouraging Google to clarify a new policy on linking user data across accounts, saying it may make some people uncomfortable.

Drumheller man killed in workplace fatality near Whitecourt

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Occupational Health and Safety are investigating the death of a worker at a gas lease site near Whitecourt.

Province to move forward with two controversial new transmission lines

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

The Redford government will move ahead with two contentious new north-south transmission lines, saying that rising population and economic growth make it imperative to do so — despite opposition from some landowners and businesses.

Family friend says dog that killed baby may have been trying to care for child(2)

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

A friend of an Alberta couple whose two-day-old baby was killed by the family's pet husky says the dog was probably trying to comfort the crying boy when it delivered one fatal bite to the child's delicate, tiny head.

Police turn to public after suspicious death one year ago

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Calgary police are looking to the public for help in locating suspects in connection to a house fire a year ago.

Three shotgun robberies in northeast Calgary

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Calgary police are investigating a series of armed robberies in the city’s northeast, early Thursday morning.

Humans likely to trigger avalanches this weekend, forecast

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Avalanche forecasters are strongly urging skiers and snowmobilers across British Columbia to resist the lure of new snow and sunshine over the coming weekend, warning that what appear to be inviting backcountry conditions are only surface deep.

Breton crash kills 18-year-old girl

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

EDMONTON - A fourth person has now died as a result of a car crash near Breton on Monday night.

Appeal court told jail sentence for Alberta farmer who shot thief inappropriate

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - The Alberta Court of Appeal has reserved decision in the case of a farmer who doesn't want to spend his weekends in jail for shooting and wounding a would-be thief.

Police suspect missing man met with foul play

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Calgary Investigators say they believe a 24-year-old man missing since early February may have met with foul play.

EU committee makes no decision on labelling oilsands as worse for climate change

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A European Union committee has failed to reach a definite decision on labeling oil derived from the oilsands as dirty oil. Canada vigorously lobbied against the proposal, which now goes to the Council of Europe. It consists of representatives of the EU's 27 member nations.

Alberta parents say pet husky that killed their newborn baby was trained

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

AIRDRIE, Alta. - An Alberta couple whose pet husky killed their two-day-old baby says all the dogs in the home went through training and obedience classes.

Alberta goverment announces plan for secular education in Morinville

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

On Wednesday evening, the Alberta government announced that students in the region will finally have access to public education similar to what is already offered elsewhere across the province.

Distractions a dangerous obstacle for teen drivers

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

As RCMP continue to investigate whether speed and rolling through a stop sign factored into a crash that killed three youth southwest of Edmonton this week, research suggest passengers can be a dangerous distraction for teen drivers.

Medicine Hat teacher facing sex assault charges involving 14-year-old girl

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

A teacher in Medicine Hat is facing sexual assault charges.

City rolls out green carts for pilot program

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

The City of Calgary is preparing to test out their proposed Green Cart program.

Massive gun seizure at border crossing

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

The Canadian Border Services Agency says a weapons bust at the Coutts border crossing this week is the largest handgun seizure in the history of the port.

Health Quality Council of Alberta releases report into health care issues

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

The Health Quality Council of Alberta has released its final report into the health care issues in the province.

Alberta Crown argues for 8 years in jail for child pornographer from Sylvan Lake

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

CALGARY - A sentencing appeal hearing has wrapped up in Calgary for a man convicted of child pornography.

Graham James apologizes to victims, players, hockey world

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

WINNIPEG - "The most hated man in hockey" stood in a courtroom Wednesday and apologized for the sexual abuse which shattered the trust of the hockey world and the lives of some of its most promising players.

Man hit and killed by train in Banff

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

RCMP in Banff are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a train Tuesday afternoon.

Fireball lights up night sky in Calgary

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Quite the sight in our city Tuesday night, where a "Fireball" lit up the night sky. It's believed it may have landed somewhere near Rock Haven, Saskatchewan.

Graham James' sex assault victim: 'I am a victor after this'

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

As the sentencing hearing of former hockey coach Graham James gets under way Wednesday in Winnipeg, Theo Fleury's victim impact statement was made in Vancouver.

Three killed, one injured, in crash near Breton

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Three people are dead and a fourth seriously injured after a crash southwest of Edmonton Monday night.

Airdrie woman says she was sexually assaulted in her own home

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:40:15 GMT

Airdrie RCMP are investigating a reported sexual assault, two weeks ago.

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Flames GM Jay Feaster sends message in advance of trade deadline

Pelss with two points to lead Oil Kings over Hitmen 4-1

Owner of two Akitas who attacked couple faces $1,500 fine

Interrogation video of man accused of stabbing RCMP officer

Calgary-area woman murdered in Red Deer

Calgary Flames tweet refers to Ales Hemsky contract offer as a 'joke'(2)

Michigan man charged with allegedly coercing Calgary woman into prostitution

84th Academy Awards this Sunday

Alberta to provide one-stop support centre for minor criminals on probation

Alberta premier promises inquiry to explore abuse, bullying of doctors

Alberta government to examine rising cost of electricity

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