capital city of the province of Alberta, Canada
At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources: At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion ...
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Key FactsSources report at least seven dead in Wainwright
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- The Canadian Armed Forces said the emergency occurred around 4 p.m. MT on Saturday, October 17.
- A preliminary investigation suggests training ammunition sparked a fast-moving grass fire that caused the explosion.
- Several Alberta hospitals declared Code Orange for expected mass casualties; ambulances from across Alberta were diverted.
- Gusts up to 100 km/h fueled the fire; the Municipal District of Wainwright said it was being held around midnight.
Canadian PM says Albertans have made a 'clear choice' to reject referendum on independence
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Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
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- Monday’s nonbinding vote was Alberta’s first separation referendum and asked whether a binding independence referendum should be held.
- With more than one-third of ballots counted, official results showed over 76 percent for unity; CBC and CTV projected a comfortable victory.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, saying Albertans had clearly chosen national unity.
- Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said his campaign for an independent Alberta would continue despite the result.
They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.— Mark Carney, in a statement on X after Alberta voted to remain part of Canada.
'A deep loss': Edmonton-based video game company BioWare shutting down: In a social media post on Wednesday, BioWare said that after three decades of working in ...
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Key FactsBioWare closes as early development of next Mass Effect ends
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- The announcement came shortly after EA was acquired by private investors led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
- Bloomberg reports about 400 layoffs; internal remarks reportedly indicate further cuts to staff and projects.
- After protracted development, Dragon Age: The Veilguard reportedly fell nearly 50% short of EA’s expectations.
- Last month, reports said EA’s new owners were considering merging the publisher into a new corporation linked to Scopely.
What generations of BioWare built together is something to celebrate and remember. These games became so much more because you played them, debated your choices, fell in love with the characters, and made these worlds your own.— BioWare's online statement announcing the studio's closure
Oilers Takeaways: McDavid leads the way in beatdown of Mammoth: The Oilers' 6-2 win over the Mammoth on Saturday was never close to being close — not for a ...
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Edmonton supporters celebrate vote for a ‘United Canada’: CTV’s Geoff Hastings reports from Edmonton, where supporters are celebrating after a decisive vote for ...
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The Globe and Mail Oct 20
OpinionAlberta’s separatist movement is built on false and unearned authority: The so-called leaders of the province’s independence movement have just been in it for ...
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A BIRTHDAY GOAL FROM BOUCHARD WINS IT!! 🎉
On his 27th birthday, Evan Bouchard scores the Oilers' OT winner!
Oilers' Podkolzin off to flying start riding shotgun with McDavid, Draisaitl
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PM Carney urges Edmonton crowd to remain in Canada ahead of Alberta referendum: Mark Carney wrapped up his two-day, pro-Canada barnstorming tour of Alberta by ...
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What we know about the deadly incident at the Canadian Forces Base in Alberta. Live updates here.
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BioWare, Edmonton-based video game company, shutting down : It’s the end of an age for Alberta’s only AAA video game studio as BioWare announced Wednesday it ...
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Alberta referendum live updates: 75 per cent vote to stay in Canada; Smith to address province Tuesday
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Connor McDavid enters rarified air with early-season points pace: At this point, we must carve out a minute simply to appreciate the magic of Oilers superstar ...
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An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright east of Edmonton have resulted in an unknown number of fatalities and injuries ... Show more
Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind: Four men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB ...
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Key FactsFour Soldiers Die in Fire at CFB Wainwright
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- The House observed a moment of silence, followed by condolences from party leaders for those killed and injured.
- The fatalities included Sgt. Morgan Wong and privates Shaun Farrell, Aidan Goulding and Hayden Lykkemark.
- A powerful wind drove a grass fire, previously not considered a threat, across the base fence toward the soldiers.
- About 350 3PPCLI soldiers were taking part in exercises; Charlie Company was the affected unit.
These were sons, brothers, partners, friends, young men with bright futures who chose to serve our country and who died in that cause. We will honour them always.— Prime Minister Mark Carney, in the House of Commons, during remarks on the CFB Wainwright fire victims
MMA legend Nate Diaz linked up with Connor McDavid in Edmonton 🤝
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Oilers notebook: McDavid set for game No. 800 as light road trip wraps up: The theme for the Oilers Tuesday, other than trying to sweep this light three-game ...
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'We have to step in': Alberta orders Edmonton to roll back its infill policies: The Alberta government is set to introduce province-wide rules limiting infill ...
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Four dead, dozens wounded in CFB Wainwright fire, PM says. Live updates here.: An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright east of Edmonton has ...
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"It's been a fun ride. Hard to imagine 800 games, but I've got a lot of runway left and a lot of games left. A lot of good times ahead ... Show more
Darnell Nurse is set to face his former squad for the first time 👀
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Oilers' Evan Bouchard proving critics wrong with hot start: The narrative states that Evan Bouchard is lazy defensively, doesn’t care enough in his own zone ...
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Albertans have made 'clear choice' to remain part of Canada, says PM Mark Carney - follow live
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Devon Levi has found another level to start the season ⛽️
📺: Mammoth vs. Oilers TONIGHT at 9pm ET / 7pm MT on SNW or stream on Sportsnet+
Several believed dead after major fire at Canadian military base: It was not immediately clear how many people were killed or injured, but a doctor at a hospital ...
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Oilers' Babcock caught leaning on stars: 'I played them too much'
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Oilers face new reality as Alberta's time change brings challenges: Alberta’s decision to stop changing the clocks will bring a new set of challenges for ...
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"Those friendships, those are lifelong." 🤝
Darnell Nurse chats with @GenePrincipe ahead of facing the Oilers for the first time.
What we know about deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Four military members are dead and dozens more have been seriously injured after an explosion and ...
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Macklin Celebrini will return to the Sharks' lineup against the Oilers after missing the last two games with an injury.
NHL.com Oct 11
Only one team remaining who has yet to lose in regulation, and it's the Edmonton Oilers! 👀
Jack Roslovic scores on the Maple Leafs' first shot of the night in Vegas 😳
Edmonton must roll back zoning bylaw to pre-2024 rules to address ‘high density’ infill: Smith
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Edmonton man charged after online death threats made against Prime Minister Carney
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THE SHARKS GET IT DONE AGAIN 🦈
Darnell Nurse buries his first as a Shark on the Subway Canada OT winner!
