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This new Canadian North flight simulator brings pilot training closer to the real thing
When Canadian North showed off its new Boeing 737NG flight simulator at Edmonton International Airport this week, it let a few dignitaries try a scenario where the jet flipped upside down and dove nose-first toward an Arctic lake.
A watch party like no other: From living room couches to arena seats, Oilers fans ready to cheer
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from watch parties, bars, seniors homes and living rooms.
Mama Stanley becomes local celebrity during Edmonton Oilers playoff run
Mary Loewen, a long-time hockey fan who has cheered for the Oilers since its dynasty days, has become a beloved local celebrity known as Mama Stanley during Edmonton's playoff run.
After early Stanley Cup final losses, Edmonton Oilers fans are ready for another win
When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it's understandable that anxiety for Edmonton Oilers fans is through the roof.
Calgary shed fire hits close to home for detox worker whose relative was among victims
Robbie Daniels's brother-in-law, Trent Hunter, was one of three people who died when a shed caught fire outside a home improvement store in the city this month.
U of A replaces sexual assault centre director over letter questioning alleged Hamas sexual violence
The president of the University of Alberta says the school has replaced the director of its sexual assault centre over its endorsement of an open letter calling for a ceasefire that also questions the validity of sexual assault claims against Hamas during its deadly incursion into Israel last month.
Blame 'NDP and their union friends' for Manitoba liquor strike, says cabinet minister
The minister responsible for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries says anyone upset they can't buy alcohol due to a strike should blame "the NDP and their union friends."
Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventing development of backup generation for renewable energy like natural gas.
Alberta announces $20.8 million in funding to fight human trafficking
The Alberta government is providing $20.8 million over the next four years to implement recommendations from a star-led task force on human trafficking.
Paddlers locate statue of giant hand that was carried away by swollen river
A statue of a hand that disappeared after it washed off the bank of a swollen river in Winnipeg earlier this week has been rescued, thanks to a group of canoeists and kayakers who set out Saturday to find it.