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Edmonton cat born with six legs on the mend after surgery

Edmonton cat born with six legs on the mend after surgery

EDMONTON — Bitsy the cat was born with nine lives, six legs and one loving heart. Christine Koltun says the one-year-old cat is well on her way to having a new lease on life after a recent surgery to remove three of the legs.
Alberta reports 14 new measles cases, bringing provincial total to over 400

Alberta reports 14 new measles cases, bringing provincial total to over 400

EDMONTON — Alberta has now seen more than 400 cases of measles within the last two months. The province confirmed 14 new cases Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 409 since the beginning of March.
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group for $715M

Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group for $715M

CALGARY — For more than 65 years, Enbridge Inc.'s Westcoast pipeline has been pumping natural gas through First Nations territories across British Columbia.
'Everyone's contributed': Depth key as Edmonton Oilers continue playoff run

'Everyone's contributed': Depth key as Edmonton Oilers continue playoff run

LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have long been the engines of the Edmonton Oilers. Now the rest of the roster is rolling, too, as the team pushes for another deep playoff run.
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights.
Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

EDMONTON — Parts of Alberta's personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional.
Spam buns, worm poutine and pork tongue on the menu for Calgary Stampede

Spam buns, worm poutine and pork tongue on the menu for Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede menu this year is set to include a heaping of pickle flavours and something for those with a cast-iron stomach.
Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' Atco chief executive says

Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' Atco chief executive says

CALGARY — The chief executive of Atco Ltd. says discussions around Alberta secession are already hurting the investment climate.
Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more — a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction.
Police say Calgary bus driver attacked for refusing to go off route

Police say Calgary bus driver attacked for refusing to go off route

CALGARY — Police say a Calgary transit bus driver was attacked for apparently refusing to drive off his route. Two suspects have been arrested.