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Calgary daycares linked to E. coli outbreak to reopen, lawsuit being considered

Calgary daycares linked to E. coli outbreak to reopen, lawsuit being considered

CALGARY — The Calgary daycares linked to an E. coli outbreak could reopen early next week as a potential class-action lawsuit is being considered by some parents whose children were infected.
Hockey Canada summit puts elite men's hockey culture under the microscope

Hockey Canada summit puts elite men's hockey culture under the microscope

CALGARY — The outside of the mask was decorated with the words "boys will be boys, power, kings." The inside read "pain, suicidal, need love." Another mask read "smart, focused, money" on the exterior, and "angry, unsure, bi" on the interior.
Nickelback entertains the haters in new documentary on Alberta rockers

Nickelback entertains the haters in new documentary on Alberta rockers

TORONTO — Nickelback has tasted the hater-ade from the band's zealous detractors — and is raising a toast to them. In the new documentary "Hate to Love: Nickelback," the Hanna, Alta.
Elks look to avenge last minute collapse against Stampeders in rematch

Elks look to avenge last minute collapse against Stampeders in rematch

EDMONTON — Selfish plays. Too many players getting caught out of position. Bad penalties.
New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

EDMONTON — New information requirements for Alberta power generators including wind and solar projects will create further problems for a booming renewables industry that government policy has already slowed, said an industry advocate.
Enbridge raises $4.6B in share offering to help pay for U.S. gas utilities deal

Enbridge raises $4.6B in share offering to help pay for U.S. gas utilities deal

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has closed a $4.6-billion offering of shares the company announced as part of its deal to buy three U.S. gas utilities earlier this week.
Canada's sports minister tells hockey leaders at summit to "step up"

Canada's sports minister tells hockey leaders at summit to "step up"

CALGARY — Canada's new sports minister isn't ready to laud Hockey Canada on its efforts to change the sport's culture.
Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

FORT MCMURRAY — A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta declared a state of emergency over what it calls an escalating mental health and addictions crisis.
Number of lab-confirmed E. coli cases linked to Calgary daycares rises to 128: AHS

Number of lab-confirmed E. coli cases linked to Calgary daycares rises to 128: AHS

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says there are 128 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli connected to an outbreak at several Calgary daycares. It says in a statement that 25 patients are receiving care in city hospitals, while three have been discharged.
Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

OLDS, Alta. — Alberta got out of the starting gates in the global critical minerals race Thursday with the opening of the province's first lithium extraction pilot project.