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Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

EDMONTON — Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner.

Suspect arrested, second sought in deadly shooting east of Calgary

RCMP in Alberta say one of two suspects wanted in a deadly shooting east of Calgary last week has been arrested, but the search continues for the other.
Banff residents vote against downtown pedestrian zone in plebiscite

Banff residents vote against downtown pedestrian zone in plebiscite

BANFF, Alta. — Banff residents have given a thumbs down to a pedestrian zone in the community's downtown, rejecting the idea in a plebiscite Monday.
One suspect arrested in fatal shooting at rural intersection near Calgary

One suspect arrested in fatal shooting at rural intersection near Calgary

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, ALTA. — Alberta RCMP say one suspect in a fatal shooting at a rural intersection east of Calgary has been arrested and a second has been identified.
Alberta government shuts down three Calgary daycares over safety concerns

Alberta government shuts down three Calgary daycares over safety concerns

CALGARY — Three daycares in Calgary have been shut down effective immediately over concerns for child safety.
Manitoba to provide update on cellphones in school following Saskatchewan's ban

Manitoba to provide update on cellphones in school following Saskatchewan's ban

WINNIPEG — Manitoba, now the only western Canadian province without an overarching cellphone ban in school classrooms, says an update is coming.
Third person dies in Ontario in Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks

Third person dies in Ontario in Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks

TORONTO — A third person from Ontario has died in a Listeria outbreak connected to Great Value and Silk plant-based milks, the province's Ministry of Health said Monday afternoon.
'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

The 5,000 residents of Jasper, Alta., chased out of their homes three weeks ago ahead of a devastating wildfire, can go home Friday. Officials said essential services have been restored to the point where they can allow a blanket re-entry.
Calgary Flames re-sign forward Klapka, defenceman Kuznetsov

Calgary Flames re-sign forward Klapka, defenceman Kuznetsov

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Adam Klapka and defenceman Yan Kuznetsov to one-year contract extensions, the NHL club announced Monday. Both are two-way contracts worth US$750,000 at the NHL level.
Sentencing hearing set for Coutts protesters convicted of mischief, weapons charges

Sentencing hearing set for Coutts protesters convicted of mischief, weapons charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two men convicted of mischief at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade are to learn their sentences later this month. On Aug.
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