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Man, boy rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning in Calgary

Man, boy rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning in Calgary

CALGARY — The Calgary Fire Department says a man and his four-year-old son have been rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. It says it received a call about a child having difficulty breathing and losing consciousness.
Edmonton Elks make big splash on second day of CFL free agency

Edmonton Elks make big splash on second day of CFL free agency

The Edmonton Elks made a huge splash on the second day of CFL free agency.
Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. ended last year with its best quarter ever as its rate increases offset rising costs, while the insurer says it should be fairly buffered from potential tariff impacts.
Edmonton looks to impress as expansion destination by hosting PWHL neutral-site game

Edmonton looks to impress as expansion destination by hosting PWHL neutral-site game

EDMONTON — When the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge meet Sunday at a sold-out Rogers Place, it will feel like more than a one-off game. It will feel like Edmonton is on trial.
Cavalry FC star striker Tobias Warschewski relishes life in Canadian Premier League

Cavalry FC star striker Tobias Warschewski relishes life in Canadian Premier League

The Canadian Premier League has proved to be a valuable launching pad for domestic talent. But it has also offered a fresh start to overseas players like Tobias Warschewski.
As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

OTTAWA — Canada's auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year — but the non-profit that collected the data says the number of stolen vehicles is still "unreasonably" high.
Edmonton police sergeant demoted to constable over sexual comments to gay officers

Edmonton police sergeant demoted to constable over sexual comments to gay officers

EDMONTON — An Edmonton police sergeant has been demoted to constable and had his salary slashed after a disciplinary hearing found he made degrading sexual comments to three gay junior officers.
Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts

Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says an unnamed third party has been called in for an investigation into reports of high-level government interference and questionable deal-making in medical contracts and product buys.
Ontario court lifts voting and standstill restrictions on Simpson Oil at Parkland

Ontario court lifts voting and standstill restrictions on Simpson Oil at Parkland

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says its largest shareholder is no longer bound by the voting and standstill restrictions that were part of a governance agreement between the two.
Among the 10 local police services in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta with at least 100 officers in 2023, gender diversity was greatest

Among the 10 local police services in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta with at least 100 officers in 2023, gender diversity was greatest

LOCAL NEWS DATA HUB — Women police officers remain significantly underrepresented in the largest police services across the Prairie provinces despite evidence suggesting they are often preferred by victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, are