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Distracted rail crew missed warning before fiery B.C. train crash, TSB report says

Distracted rail crew missed warning before fiery B.C. train crash, TSB report says

CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board says a fiery collision between two Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight trains in British Columbia last year highlights the need for "physical defences" to prevent crashes.
Miller replaced on Canada's roster for women's world hockey championship

Miller replaced on Canada's roster for women's world hockey championship

CALGARY — Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller has been removed from Canada's roster for the women's world hockey championship and replaced by Julia Gosling.
Edmonton Oilers sign NCAA defenceman Damien Carfagna to two-year entry-level contract

Edmonton Oilers sign NCAA defenceman Damien Carfagna to two-year entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Damien Carfagna to a two-year entry level contract beginning next season, the NHL team announced Monday. The 22-year-old from Wood-Ridge, N.J.
How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of Tuesday, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions will be set at $0.
Additional sex assault charges laid against Calgary massage therapist

Additional sex assault charges laid against Calgary massage therapist

CALGARY — Calgary police say a massage therapist has been handed three more sexual assault charges on top of the one he already had.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade and tariffs Trade with the United States is set to be front and centre this week with tariffs on auto imports into the U.S. expected to come into force.
'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

CALGARY — Four years ago, Maxim Olshevsky abandoned his business for a new opportunity.
Draisaitl recovers from injury, then hurts Flames with OT winner

Draisaitl recovers from injury, then hurts Flames with OT winner

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl could not have made a much bigger impact in his return to the Edmonton Oilers' lineup.
Draisaitl scores in OT as Oilers trip Flames 3-2

Draisaitl scores in OT as Oilers trip Flames 3-2

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored twice, including the overtime winner, and added an assist in his return from injury as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over the rival Calgary Flames on Saturday.
Girl, 9, dies in Alberta crash that's left other children critically injured

Girl, 9, dies in Alberta crash that's left other children critically injured

KILLAM, Alta. — A nine-year-old girl has died in a crash at an Alberta highway intersection and police say four other people, including three children, were seriously injured.
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