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USA
Fighter Jet Crashes on Washington Mountain, Triggers Wildfire Near Seattle
Marine Corps F/A-18 crashes near Rimrock Lake in Washington, sparking wildfire. Pilot safely ejects with minor injuries.
Local
Calgary and Edmonton police honour fallen Ontario officers with solemn tributes
Calgary and Edmonton police lower flags to half-mast as they honour two Ontario officers killed in separate incidents this week.
Sports
Former NHLer Rips Babcock's Coaching Methods: Mind Games Fueling Player Frustration
Former NHLer Jason York criticizes Mike Babcock's controversial coaching methods, citing psychological tactics that frustrate players across the league.
Local
Four Alberta NDP MLAs, Including Two Calgary Heavyweights, Announce Retirement Plans
Four NDP MLAs, including Calgary's Joe Ceci and Dr. Luanne Metz, announce they won't run in the next provincial election.
Local
Alberta Invests $1.5M to Study Potential Cost of Leaving Canada
Alberta's government has commissioned a $1.5M economic study through the University of Calgary to examine potential costs of provincial separation from Canada.
Alberta
Can Edmonton's Ty Emberson Break the Mould? Hard-Nosed Defenceman Bucks NHL Trend
Ty Emberson's aggressive style impressed Oilers fans last season, but can the hard-nosed defenceman buck NHL trends that rarely favour physical players?