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Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in cuts to billing fees

Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in cuts to billing fees

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wants to cut more than $400 million in the fees it pays to doctors, according to a confidential memo obtained by The Canadian Press. The Feb. 18 memo, sent by Alberta Medical Association head Dr.
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Officer who shot Calgary man during domestic call fired in self-defense: watchdog

Officer who shot Calgary man during domestic call fired in self-defense: watchdog

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says the officer who fatally shot a Calgary man while responding to a domestic call last month won't be punished because he fired in self-defence.
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Elias Pettersson finding his game as Canucks battle for playoff spot

Elias Pettersson finding his game as Canucks battle for playoff spot

CALGARY — After a difficult start to the season, Elias Pettersson's game is trending up just in time for the Vancouver Canucks' playoff push.
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Canucks' get shootout victory over Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Elias Pettersson tied it with 6:44 left and scored in the first round of a shootout, Conor Garland added the winner in the fourth round and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Wednesday night.
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Canucks come back to edge Flames 4-3 in shootout as wild-card race heats up

Canucks come back to edge Flames 4-3 in shootout as wild-card race heats up

CALGARY — Vancouver centre Elias Pettersson tied the game late in the third period and Conor Garland notched the shootout winner as the Canucks prevailed 4-3 over the Calgary Flames in thrilling NHL action on Wednesday night.
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YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

VANCOUVER — A YouTube hunting personality is suing British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service alleging one of its officers defamed and targeted him in a "malicious, obsessive and compulsive fashion," allegedly causing him to lose sponsorship dea
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Alberta bill to make hunting in wheelchairs legal among other Wildlife Act amendments

Alberta bill to make hunting in wheelchairs legal among other Wildlife Act amendments

EDMONTON — New legislation proposed by Alberta's government would make hunting in a wheelchair legal and permit kids as young as 12 to use guns without adults around.
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Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are 'completely false'

Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are 'completely false'

Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan and another man have been charged with theft and fraud over $5,000 arising from their time with the Calgary and District Cricket League.
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Calgary police search for suspect after senior loses $10,000 in fraud

Calgary police search for suspect after senior loses $10,000 in fraud

CALGARY — Calgary police are investigating after they say an 80-year-old woman was defrauded of more than $10,000 in gift cards and cash.
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Calgary WestJet flight bound for Ottawa delayed amid security concerns

Calgary WestJet flight bound for Ottawa delayed amid security concerns

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines says it has delayed a flight from Calgary to Ottawa due to a security concern. WestJet did not say it was cancelled, but the Calgary International Airport departures board indicated it had been in the early afternoon.
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