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Edmonton Pride Parade returns after seven-year hiatus, to be led by trans march

Edmonton Pride Parade returns after seven-year hiatus, to be led by trans march

EDMONTON — It's been seven years since Edmontonians last lined the city's downtown streets to celebrate with a Pride parade, and organizers say it's back. LGBTQ+ community members and allies are set to turn out for the Saturday afternoon parade.
Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng leads youth movement at CPKC Women's Open

Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng leads youth movement at CPKC Women's Open

MISSISSAUGA — Aphrodite Deng leaned on a club, cooly crossing a leg at the ankle as she stood on the 18th fairway of Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, waiting her turn to shoot with all the confidence of a seasoned LPGA Tour pro.
Alberta Premier Smith says unions prompted COVID-19 shot coverage expansion

Alberta Premier Smith says unions prompted COVID-19 shot coverage expansion

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday her government's sudden shift in COVID-19 vaccination policy was prompted by union demands.
'Lost in translation': Alberta premier says unaware of controversial expense changes

'Lost in translation': Alberta premier says unaware of controversial expense changes

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she was unaware of her government's changes that resulted in the removal of publicly disclosed expense receipts earlier this month. On Aug.
Alberta police watchdog to investigate officer who shot man from fire truck bucket

Alberta police watchdog to investigate officer who shot man from fire truck bucket

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog say it is investigating the case of an Edmonton officer who shot a man from inside a fire truck bucket.
Former captain Tyler Ardron looks to help get Canada back to Rugby World Cup

Former captain Tyler Ardron looks to help get Canada back to Rugby World Cup

Some four years after his last outing for Canada, Tyler Ardron is happy to be back in the fold. The 34-year-old forward from Peterborough, Ont., is set to earn cap No.
Second body recovered after canoe capsizes on lake in Alberta Rockies

Second body recovered after canoe capsizes on lake in Alberta Rockies

A second body has been recovered after a canoe overturned on a lake in the Alberta Rockies. RCMP say they were called on Saturday evening about a capsized canoe on Barrier Lake.
Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to Canada rugby lineup for first time since 2021

Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to Canada rugby lineup for first time since 2021

Former captain Tyler Ardron returns to the Canadian rugby lineup up for the first time in almost four years on Friday when Canada hosts the United States in Calgary in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Police say man charged after Alberta youth launch 'catch a predator' scheme

Police say man charged after Alberta youth launch 'catch a predator' scheme

AIRDRIE — Alberta RCMP are expressing concern over risky social media trends after an attempted "catch a predator" sting operation by a group of youngsters resulted in a 12-year-old being briefly abducted earlier this week.
Calgary Stampeders can sweep season series versus Saskatchewan Roughriders with win

Calgary Stampeders can sweep season series versus Saskatchewan Roughriders with win

It's the lone blemish on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season to date. Saskatchewan (8-1) visits Calgary (6-3) on Saturday looking to not only create more separation in the West Division standings but avenge its only loss of the year.
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