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Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

EDMONTON — Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program. A spokesperson for the Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Edmonton man brain-injured in Caribbean bar attack back home but missing skull piece

Edmonton man brain-injured in Caribbean bar attack back home but missing skull piece

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a bar room attack at a Caribbean island resort has returned to Canada, but without part of his skull, his mother says.
Alberta COVID panel strikes the name of contributor from report, issues correction

Alberta COVID panel strikes the name of contributor from report, issues correction

EDMONTON — A panel commissioned by the Alberta government has struck the name of an expert contributor from its COVID-19 report, saying it was included "in error." The report, released without notice Friday, was updated Tuesday to say Dr.
Oilers' Pickard pulling out all the stops in prime time

Oilers' Pickard pulling out all the stops in prime time

EDMONTON — It has taken a long time for Calvin Pickard to finally find a secure position in an NHL net, but it is safe to say he has been everything the Edmonton Oilers could have asked for and more this season.
Perry scores winner as Oilers rally to edge Kraken 4-2

Perry scores winner as Oilers rally to edge Kraken 4-2

EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a bad start to edge the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Monday for their third win in a row.
Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

EDMONTON — The organization representing Alberta physicians is calling out a government panel's COVID-19 report as “anti-science.” Dr.
Cavalry FC able to continue pre-season camp in California despite nearby wildfires

Cavalry FC able to continue pre-season camp in California despite nearby wildfires

After being put on evacuation alert due to a wildfire near its pre-season training base outside of San Diego, it looks like Canadian Premier League champion Cavalry FC will be able to finish out its California camp without problem.
Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. The deadline for registering to vote in the leadership contest passed on Jan. 27 and candidates have until Feb.
Epping, Kleiter, Smith punch tickets to Canadian men's curling championship

Epping, Kleiter, Smith punch tickets to Canadian men's curling championship

Several men's curling teams punched their tickets to the Canadian championship Sunday. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 28 to March 9 in the Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C. Cameron de Jong (B.C.
Former Calgary councillor accused of lying on travel expenses guilty of fraud

Former Calgary councillor accused of lying on travel expenses guilty of fraud

CALGARY — While serving as Calgary city councillor, Joe Magliocca claimed he was hosting and meeting with politicians across the country -- including a Quebec cabinet minister, Ontario's NDP leader and the mayor of Halifax.
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