'This is where we belong': Mikael Backlund extended by Flames, named team captain
The Calgary Flames have signed centre Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension, and named him the 21st team captain in franchise history.
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Flames AGM Chris Snow suffers brain injury, is not expected to recover
The wife of Chris Snow says the Calgary Flames vice-president of data and analytics suffered a 'catastrophic' brain injury after going into cardiac arrest and isn't expected to recover.
Flames winger Pelletier to undergo surgery on left shoulder, will be out indefinitely
Calgary Flames winger Jakob Pelletier is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left shoulder next week and will be out indefinitely.
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Calgary Canucks excited to host AJHL Showcase
The Calgary Canucks are hosting the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) U18 showcase this week. All 16 AJHL teams will take part in the showcase with each team playing a pair of games.
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Kailer Yamamoto bags two as Seattle Kraken win 5-3 over Calgary Flames
A self-described hometown kid, Kailer Yamamoto's first game with his new team was a good one on Monday.
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Hitmen forward London Hoilett sings new tune away from rink
Calgary Hitmen forward London Hoilett plays with a lot of passion when he's on the ice. Away from it, he has a passion for music.
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Calgary Hitmen lose 4-1 to Medicine Hat Tigers in home opener
Calgary's Hitmen faltered in their home opener against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday night.
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Defenceman Oliver Kylington to miss start of Flames' training camp
The Calgary Flames say defenceman Oliver Kylington was deemed unable to take part in the opening of training camp on Thursday.
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Female tennis players to receive paid hospitality during the Calgary National Bank Challenger
An upcoming tennis tournament in Calgary is helping close the gap between male and female athletes.
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Canada's number one ranked pickleball player pays a visit to Calgary
Like many top pickleball players, Steve Deakin started out in tennis. He was a competitive player but was forced to put down his racquet when he suffered a serious shoulder injury.
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Calgary Hitmen ready for Friday's home opener against Medicine Hat
When the Calgary Hitmen take to the ice on Friday night against the Medicine Hat Tigers, forward Carson Wetsch hopes to bring a lot more to the table.
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Suspect in custody after shooting outside Calgary International Airport
Calgary police took one person into custody on Wednesday after a shooting outside the Calgary International Airport.
Woman's golden retriever puppy taken during swarming in northeast Calgary
Someone stole a puppy.
Calgary man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2014 death of Colton Crowshoe
A Calgary man accused in the 2014 killing of 18-year-old Colton Crowshoe pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday following negotiations between Crown and defence lawyers.
'It's all about colour and brightness': Calgary man transforms Victorian-style home into a 'Painted Lady'
Bill Hopson spent close to two years transforming his northwest Calgary home into what's known as a painted lady.
'This is where we belong': Mikael Backlund extended by Flames, named team captain
The Calgary Flames have signed centre Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension, and named him the 21st team captain in franchise history.
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Alberta NDP asks minister to quash application for Rocky Mountain coal mine
Alberta's New Democrat Opposition is asking the provincial government to step in and quash applications for coal mining exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Lethbridge Pride crosswalk damaged by late-night vandal
Lethbridge police are looking for public assistance identifying the driver of a vehicle who they believe deliberately damaged the Pride Crosswalk.
Attendees encouraged to join in opening ceremonies for Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge
Opening ceremonies outside Lethbridge's civic centre on Monday officially began a week of events based upon truth and reconciliation in the southern Alberta city.
Shelter in place warning lifted in Champion, Alta.
RCMP say a shelter in place advisory issued for the southern Alberta hamlet of Champion has been lifted.
Lethbridge tourism industry shifts focus to winter attractions as summer winds down
The sun is setting on the summer tourism season in Lethbridge, and stakeholders are now turning their attention ahead to winter.
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BREAKING Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82
British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82 on Thursday.
Deadly violence continues in Sweden; 3 people killed in overnight shootings and an explosion
Three people were killed overnight in separate incidents in Sweden as deadly violence linked to a feud between criminal gangs escalated.
'Continuous' masking returning to B.C. hospitals, clinics, care homes
Some health-care workers in British Columbia have started receiving notification that they will once again be expected to wear masks in medical settings, but the language is ambiguous about what exactly will be required and for whom.
PM Trudeau apologizes for Parliament's recognition of Nazi veteran during Zelenskyy visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered 'unreserved apologies' Wednesday for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War and said the Canadian government has reached out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of the incident.
Researchers say action could have prevented thousands of premature cancer deaths in women in 2020
Prevention could have prevented nearly seven in 10 premature cancer deaths among women worldwide in 2020, new research has found.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 600,000 cars in Canada, drivers told to park away from buildings due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for several vehicle models and are urging drivers to park away from buildings due to the risk that the issue could start a fire.
Canadian economy to get 'back on its feet' next year, Deloitte Canada says
Canada's near-term economic struggles will ease next year when growth returns and the Bank of Canada begins cutting its key lending rate, a new forecast from Deloitte Canada said.
GameStop names billionaire Ryan Cohen as CEO in turnaround push
GameStop named billionaire Ryan Cohen as its CEO and chairman on Thursday, tightening the activist investor's grip on the ailing brick-and-mortar videogame retailer that he intends to turn around.
These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning
Trudeau apologizes over a man who fought for the Nazis being honoured in Parliament, a major EV battery announcement is set for today and an IED was set off in Barrie, Ont. Here's what you need to know to start your day.
