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Robertson's hat trick powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 series lead in WCF

Robertson's hat trick powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 series lead in WCF

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was flying. The Edmonton Oilers were buzzing. An orange-and-blue Rogers Place bubbled with excitement following the home side's electric opening 20 minutes Monday.
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Jason Robertson powers Stars over Oilers 5-3 for lead in Western Conference final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final.
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Oilers' Henrique, Stars' Hintz make presence felt in Game 3 after return from injury

Oilers' Henrique, Stars' Hintz make presence felt in Game 3 after return from injury

EDMONTON — Oilers centre Adam Henrique joined the action Monday. Stars counterpart Roope Hintz did the same. Both had impacts on the scoresheet.
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Alberta hears mixing patients at long-term care facilities leading to violence

Alberta hears mixing patients at long-term care facilities leading to violence

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is facing calls to stop admitting complex mental health patients into long-term care facilities until the risks are fully reviewed.
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Lobby group says emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment

Lobby group says emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment

CALGARY — A new report commissioned by an industry lobby group on the federal government's proposed emissions cap stirred up strong reactions from both oil and gas supporters and environmental groups on Monday.
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No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta legislature member: watchdog letter

No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta legislature member: watchdog letter

EDMONTON — Two police officers who broke rules when they surveilled a legislature member won't face criminal charges, even though there are reasonable grounds to believe they committed a crime, says the province's law enforcement watchdog.
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Calgary golf pro fighting lung cancer gets exemption into Rogers Charity Classic

Calgary golf pro fighting lung cancer gets exemption into Rogers Charity Classic

CALGARY — Steve Blake has a powerful message — don’t give up on your dreams no matter what life throws your way.
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'Bigger than just music:' Canadians remember Punjabi rapper two years after killing

'Bigger than just music:' Canadians remember Punjabi rapper two years after killing

Shub Karman was out for a recent walk in Calgary, when he passed a car full of kids singing along to the music of his favourite Punjabi rapper.
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Stampeders pounce on Lions for 30-6 pre-season win

Stampeders pounce on Lions for 30-6 pre-season win

CALGARY — An early heads-up play by Marken Michel was all the Calgary Stampeders needed to propel them to a 30-6 pre-season win over the B.C. Lions at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.
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Lauther’s late field goal lifts Roughriders over Elks 28-27 in pre-season action

Lauther’s late field goal lifts Roughriders over Elks 28-27 in pre-season action

EDMONTON — Brett Lauther’s 23-yard field goal with 23 seconds left lifted the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 28-27 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday in CFL pre-season action.
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