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'Go beyond the board': Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check

'Go beyond the board': Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check

EDMONTON — Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep their troubles in check.

McDavid has goal and assist as Oilers beat Blues 4-2

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday night for their second straight win.
McDavid, Skinner help Oilers beat Blues 4-2

McDavid, Skinner help Oilers beat Blues 4-2

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had two helpers as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday.
Driver dies in Calgary after police say he got out of truck and it rolled backwards

Driver dies in Calgary after police say he got out of truck and it rolled backwards

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say the driver of a pickup has died after it appears he got out of his truck and it began to roll backwards.
Two people charged with first-degree murder in death of Edmonton security guard

Two people charged with first-degree murder in death of Edmonton security guard

EDMONTON — Two people face murder charges in the death of an Edmonton security guard who was patrolling a downtown apartment building.
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law

Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law

EDMONTON — A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blo
Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects

Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has confirmed new rules for wind and solar energy projects it says are needed to protect the environment, food security and the province's scenery.
Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after two years

Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after two years

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid for medication that has yet to be approved and delivered.
Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension

Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks and quarterback Tre Ford have agreed to terms on a three-year contract that runs through the 2027 season, the CFL team said Friday. Ford, a 26-year-old native of Niagara Falls, Ont.
Manitoba premier says conservation officers to help patrol Canada-U.S. border

Manitoba premier says conservation officers to help patrol Canada-U.S. border

WINNIPEG — Manitoba conservation officers will soon be helping with surveillance at the U.S. border as part of a plan to address threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.