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Sinkhole 23 metres deeps shuts down busy Edmonton intersection for repairs

Sinkhole 23 metres deeps shuts down busy Edmonton intersection for repairs

EDMONTON — An Edmonton utility company says a sinkhole that’s about four times as deep as an adult giraffe is tall won't cause any structural risks to nearby homes and businesses, but it will cause traffic headaches.
Calgary police say spitting on drag king a hate-motivated assault

Calgary police say spitting on drag king a hate-motivated assault

CALGARY — A man has been charged for spitting on a drag king in what Calgary police say they believe was a hate-motivated assault.
Alberta-raised Cree actor lands role in Disney's live-action 'Peter Pan and Wendy'

Alberta-raised Cree actor lands role in Disney's live-action 'Peter Pan and Wendy'

TORONTO — Alberta-raised Cree actor Alyssa Wapanatahk is set to play Indigenous princess Tiger Lily in Disney's upcoming live-action film "Peter Pan and Wendy.
Alberta welcomes federal OK of NGTL gas pipeline expansion while criticizing delay

Alberta welcomes federal OK of NGTL gas pipeline expansion while criticizing delay

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it welcomes the news that Ottawa has approved an expansion of the Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. gathering system in Alberta — while condemning federal delays that it says cost this summer's construction season.
Narwhal tusk discovered in Calgary Goodwill pile to be donated to university

Narwhal tusk discovered in Calgary Goodwill pile to be donated to university

CALGARY — A more than four-decade-old narwhal tusk found in a Goodwill donation pile is about to get a new home at the University of Calgary.
Seeing double: Alberta man splits Lotto 6-49 win with himself

Seeing double: Alberta man splits Lotto 6-49 win with himself

An Alberta man who won a $5-million Lotto 6-49 jackpot last month had to share the prize with himself after accidentally buying two tickets on the same draw. Andrew Burke of Calmar, Alta.
Canadian Pacific Railway reports Q3 revenue and profit down from year ago

Canadian Pacific Railway reports Q3 revenue and profit down from year ago

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it earned $598 million in its latest quarter, down from $618 million in the same quarter last year. The railway said Tuesday the profit amounted to $4.41 per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept.
CP Rail secures deal to move Maersk freight through ports of Vancouver and Montreal

CP Rail secures deal to move Maersk freight through ports of Vancouver and Montreal

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it has secured an agreement with A.P. Moller-Maersk to move freight through the ports of Vancouver and Montreal.
Edmonton man who sold fentanyl causing fatal overdose tells court he's a victim too

Edmonton man who sold fentanyl causing fatal overdose tells court he's a victim too

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man who sold a mix of fentanyl and meth to a man who later died of an overdose says he is a victim of drug addiction himself.
Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery

Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery

EDMONTON — Alberta politicians are to return to the legislature Tuesday with a plan to discuss up to 20 new bills — many of which are focused on the province's economic recovery.
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