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Teens named in 4-death crash near Calgary: Police have released the names of three young women killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Calgary on Saturday afternoon, but have yet to reveal the name of a fourth woman who died.
Roughriders will meet Alouettes in Grey Cup: The Saskatchewan Roughriders are headed to the Grey Cup in Calgary after Darian Durant passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-17 win over the defending champion Stampders in Sunday's West Division final.
Activists criticize Alberta for wetland policy delay: An environmental group says a promise from the Alberta government for action on water management over the next decade is too little too late.
Alberta, B.C., look to expand UN World Heritage Site: Alberta and B.C. are looking to add more international sparkle to Canada's Rocky Mountain parks.
2 explosive devices detonate in northeast Calgary: Two explosive devices were detonated in a parking lot between two apartment buildings in northeast Calgary early Saturday morning in an attack police say was targeted.
Kings bow to Iginla, Flames: Jarome Iginla scored a goal in each period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Calgary garage fire kills 2: Two men died in Calgary after a garage caught fire in the city's northeast.
Queen's, Calgary to battle for Vanier Cup: The powerful Laval Rouge et Or could not handle the heat in the Kingston kitchen, falling 33-30 in the Mitchell Bowl to Queen's despite a late rally.
Alberta H1N1 clinics open to everyone on Monday: Alberta is re-opening its swine flu vaccination clinics to the general public starting Monday.
Full disclosure bill causes stir: Calgary police are fighting for proposed bill that would allow for full disclosure between emergency responders and authorities, but the province's privacy commissioner says the legislation is not necessary.
Police tighten grip on impaired drivers: Calgary police are prepared to combat the rising number of drunk drivers this holiday season with an instensified Check Stop campaign.
Sutter wants firebrand version of Flames: The Calgary Flames begin a stretch Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles where eight of nine are played on the road.
Tweet about premier a 'lapse in judgment': A strategist for the Wildrose Alliance Party has apologized to the premier's office for sending out messages on his Twitter account that made fun of the way Premier Ed Stelmach speaks.
Minivan in fatal Alberta crash was stolen: One of the vehicles in a fiery double-fatal crash that occurred after an Alberta RCMP chase was stolen, according to the provincial agency investigating the incident.
Property tax fumble has city apologizing: The City of Calgary has apologized to hundreds of homeowners after withdrawing extra tax money from their bank accounts without warning.
Teachers, Paul Gross win Canadian history awards: Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean presented awards to seven Canadian history teachers and special honours to actor Paul Gross and writer Ian McKay for their efforts in promoting Canadian history
Sexual predator deported by Border Services: The Canada Border Services Agency says it has deported a violent sex offender who served his entire sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
Alberta passes bill to recoup health costs from criminals, big tobacco: Alberta has passed legislation allowing the province to sue criminals and tobacco companies to recover health-care costs.
Both drivers charged in Calgary school bus crash: A Calgary school bus driver crossed the centre line trying to pass a minivan, causing a collision that sent dozens of children to hospital, police allege.
Police probe more anti-Semitic graffiti: For the second time in less than a week, anti-Semitic graffiti has been spray-painted on several locations in Calgary.
YouTube arrest video could incriminate suspects: Calgary Transit is standing by the actions of its peace officers in an arrest captured in a video and posted on YouTube.
Man arrested in Calgary for crimes in Winnipeg: A 28-year-old man sought by Winnipeg police since January has been arrested in Calgary.
Agrium's bid for CF stumbles: Calgary-based Agrium has suffered a setback in its bid to take over rival CF Industries.
Fate of wolf adorning magazine cover recalled: A Banff wolf will grace the cover of Canadian Geographic next month, and the photographer hopes the unfortunate story behind the photo will spread his message of conservation.
Former caregiver held pending deportation: A former nurse's aide convicted of sexually assaulting a 91-year-old Alzheimer's patient will remain in custody while he awaits his deportation.
Alberta amends power line bill: The Alberta government has made changes to Bill 50, the controversial bill that has prompted sharp criticism for limiting the amount of public input into the construction of new electricity transmission lines.
Website prepares abused kids for court: A new website funded by the Alberta government aims to help abused children prepare for the ordeal of testifying in court.
No jail time for fatal hit and run: A driver who struck and killed a woman crossing a Calgary street in January will not go to jail.
Alberta mulls new health-care funding strategy: Alberta Health Minister Ron Liepert says he's open to a new way of having Albertans pay for health care.
Wildrose Alliance scrutinizes MLA pay: Alberta's Wildrose Alliance party has announced a task force to look into the pay and perks of MLAs, the speaker, cabinet and opposition party leaders.
Alberta considers measures to keep flu lines down: Alberta health officials are considering ways to manage lineups when vaccinations open to all Albertans to ensure that people don't wait for hours like they did in the first week of the vaccination campaign.
2 dead after Hinton RCMP car chase: Two people are dead after a high-speed car chase by RCMP near Hinton township ended in a fiery crash Thursday afternoon.
Higher parking fines defeated for now: A proposal by the Calgary Parking Authority to raise parking fines as a way to generate extra revenue has been voted down for now.
Calgary family negotiates homework ban: A Calgary family concerned about their children's homework load has signed a contract with their school to eliminate the problem altogether.
Alberta easing paramedic witness rules: Calgary police are applauding a provincial bill that would allow paramedics and other emergency personnel to disclose patient information.
Children, their families qualify for H1N1 shot: Alberta is expanding its H1N1 immunization program on Friday to all children under 18, their immediate family members and caregivers living with them.
Pole problem topples osprey nest site: Part-time feathered residents of a northwest Calgary neighbourhood might have to find a new home after city workers removed a rotten light pole that hosted their nest.
Agrium extends CF offer: Calgary-based Agrium Inc. isn't giving up on its bid to become the world's No. 2 publicly-traded maker of nitrogen fertilizers.
Eye surgeon pleads not guilty in alleged murder plot: A Washington state eye surgeon who co-owns laser eye clinics in Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria pleaded not guilty Wednesday to accusations he arranged to have his business partner and his former brother-in-law killed by Russian mobsters.
Province pushes ahead with Bill 50: The Alberta government is sticking to its guns in the battle over Bill 50, proposed legislation that would speed up approval of billions of dollars worth of construction to upgrade the province's electricity grid.
Calgary firm to build wind project in Chatham, Ont.: Enbridge Inc. and Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. have announced a partnership to develop a wind energy project in Ontario that would create 300 construction jobs.
Air Canada to fly Calgary-Tokyo direct: Air Canada plans to introduce direct service between Calgary and Tokyo early next spring.
Alberta rancher funds Seabiscuit statue: An Alberta rancher who grew up listening to stories about a local jockey's feats with the famous racehorse Seabiscuit has donated $130,000 to build a statue in their honour.
U.S. bans Canadian canola: The United States has stopped canola meal shipments from five Canadian plants at the border over concerns about potentially dangerous salmonella bacteria.
Auditor general to look into H1N1 program: Alberta's auditor general will look into the province's H1N1 vaccination program to see what lessons can be learned in how the province deals with emergencies like pandemics.
Glee's song and dance all new for Cory Monteith: Calgary-born actor Cory Monteith says his videotape audition for the hit TV show Glee featured him drumming on wine glasses and Tupperware in his manager's office.
Fleury intends to press charges against James: Theo Fleury says he wants to pursue charges against Graham James, the junior hockey coach he alleges sexually assaulted him as a teenager, but it might not be entirely up to the former NHL forward.
660 Alberta health vacancies to go unfilled: Alberta Health Services plans to save $66 million by not filling 660 current vacancies, the provincial health authority announced Tuesday.
St. Patrick's bridge finalists picked: Three finalists have been chosen in the design competition for a new pedestrian bridge over St. Patrick's Island.
Surveillance images released in synagogue vandalism: Calgary police hope a dark image of a man approaching a southwest synagogue will help them find those responsible for anti-Semitic graffiti on several Jewish properties over the weekend.
Thousands more Albertans need food bank: Alberta's food banks are helping to feed thousands of new people this year because of job losses and the high cost of living.
Wind knocks pole down on vehicles: Calgary firefighters responded to a spike in calls Tuesday as winds gusted up to 80 km/h.
No charges warranted in police shooting: Calgary police were justified in shooting a man wielding a knife in an apartment building in May, an independent probe has concluded.
Life sentence for man who bludgeoned roommate: A Calgary man who clubbed his roommate to death and later set his body on fire has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years.
Woman charged in fatal stabbing: A Calgary woman has been charged with second-degree murder after a man was found stabbed to death in a northeast home.
2 convicts flee Bowden prison: Police are looking for two inmates who walked away from the Bowden Institution in central Alberta.
Visit with Santa includes hand sanitizer: A jolly old fellow who sees thousands of Calgary children each holiday season is taking precautions against swine flu.
Sinkhole stalls city's new emergency ops centre: Work has halted on Calgary's new emergency operations centre because of a sinkhole adjacent to the city construction site.

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Canada »

Afghan prisoner transfers halted 'more than 1 time': Canadian officials have halted the transfer of prisoners to Afghanistan's intelligence service "more than one time," because of the possibility of torture, Canada's chief of defence staff said Sunday.
Teens named in 4-death crash near Calgary: Police have released the names of three young women killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Calgary on Saturday afternoon, but have yet to reveal the name of a fourth woman who died.
Vancouver Island residents survey flood damage: Hundreds of people on south Vancouver Island forced from their homes by flooding have been allowed to return, but most won't be able to stay because of damage to their houses.

World »

Iranian-Canadian journalist talks of prison ordeal: Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari says he was regularly beaten and threatened with execution while imprisoned in Iran for 118 days.
Indonesian ferry sinks in storm: Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least 29 people have died, officials said.
Iranian forces practise defending nuke sites: Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defence war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported.

Health »

More H1N1 vaccine, ventilators to come: Ontario supplied hospitals with 200 additional ventilators on Friday in anticipation of a surge in swine flu cases.
NFL will address concussion concerns: National Football League teams will soon work with independent neurologists on concussion issues. The NFL says commissioner Roger Goodell will implement the policy as soon as details can be worked out.
Trade show pitches surgical passages to India: Exhibitors at a Toronto trade fair are hoping to add surgery to the list of reasons Canadians travel, but a medical ethicist questions the lack of oversight.

Arts & Entertainment »

Taylor Swift wins 5 American Music Awards: Michael Jackson made history by winning four American Music Awards posthumously, but he couldn't beat Taylor Swift as the year's favourite artist and the evening's top winner.
Plaskett double winner at Canadian Folk Music Awards: Joel Plaskett's triple album Three earned the Halifax singer-songwriter a double win at the Canadian Folk Music Awards on Saturday.
Kirov ballerina steps out at Cultural Olympiad: Uliana Lopatkina, principal dancer with the Kirov Ballet, will make her Canadian debut Feb. 10 at the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad

Technology & Science »

Bell quietly drops system access fee: The cellphone system access fee is all but extinct. Bell Canada has quietly axed the charge, joining rivals Rogers and Telus.
Beam sent around Large Hadron Collider: The operators of the Large Hadron Collider have successfully sent a beam of particles around the ring of the world's largest particle collider in Switzerland.
Astronauts complete 6-hour spacewalk: Astronauts from space shuttle Atlantis completed the second of three scheduled spacewalks Saturday, spending just over six hours installing equipment on the International Space Station.

Money »

Ottawa will stay course on stimulus: Flaherty: Rather than turning off the stimulus taps or pouring more fuel on the economic fire, Ottawa will stand pat with the $61 billion in stimulus spending announced in January, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says.
Canada Post struggles to innovate: Canada's postal service is reinventing itself as it struggles to make up for dwindling demand in the face of a devastating global economic slowdown.
The 10-billion-barrel battle: Henry Lyatsky wants B.C.'s coast opened to oil drilling but environmentalists stand opposed.

Consumer Life »

Bullying is a public health issue: researcher: Bullying should be considered a public health problem and governments should adopt national strategies against it, says a Canadian professor who led a study of bullying in 40 countries.
Early Canadian stamps auction nets $3.2M US: A New York stamp collector auctioned parts of his collection in New York on Thursday, including a Canadian-issued stamp that is one of the world's rarest.
Fake hairstyling irons pop up in Regina: Hundreds of knock-off hairstyling irons were seized Friday morning by RCMP acting on a hot tip.

Sports »

Roughriders will meet Alouettes in Grey Cup: The Saskatchewan Roughriders are headed to the Grey Cup in Calgary after Darian Durant passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-17 win over the defending champion Stampders in Sunday's West Division final.
Blackhawks' Niemi shuts down Canucks: After outscoring Alberta's NHL teams by a combined score of 12-3, the Chicago Blackhawks needed only one goal and a superb effort by Antti Niemi to topple the Canucks 1-0 on Sunday night in Vancouver.
Alouettes off to Grey Cup after devouring Lions: The Montreal Alouettes humbled the B.C. Lions on Sunday afternoon, earning their seventh trip to the Grey Cup game since 2000.