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By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

A look at women's hockey in Canada: — In the 2023-24 hockey season, there were 108,313 women and girls registered as players in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs, which represented 19.
Hockey Canada releases discussion paper on state of the women's game

Hockey Canada releases discussion paper on state of the women's game

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has identified some of the challenges it faces in reaching its goal of having more than 170,000 girls and women playing hockey in Canada by 2030.
Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — The Alberta government announced Monday that it's building 250 modular housing units in Jasper for residents displaced by wildfire.
Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Sam O’Reilly to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday. O'Reilly, an 18-year-old Toronto native, was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the NHL Draft last June.
Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what's next?

Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what's next?

CALGARY — Nearly six months after its opening, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is boosting Canada's energy sector as promised — but questions still linger about who will pay for the project's massive cost overruns.
WHL roundup: Sawchyn leads visiting Oil Kings to 5-1 win over Rebels

WHL roundup: Sawchyn leads visiting Oil Kings to 5-1 win over Rebels

RED DEER, Alta. — Gracyn Sawchyn scored twice and added an assist while Alex Worthington made 42 saves as the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Red Deer Rebels 5-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at the Peavey Mart Centrium.
Calgary Transit officer stabbed in arm near CTrain station

Calgary Transit officer stabbed in arm near CTrain station

CALGARY — A man has been arrested after a stabbing at a Calgary light-rail station that police say injured a transit peace officer.
Bo Levi Mitchell's five TD passes lead Ticats past Stampeders 42-20

Bo Levi Mitchell's five TD passes lead Ticats past Stampeders 42-20

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell finally has his first win over the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell threw for 450 yards and five touchdowns to lead Hamilton past Calgary 42-20 on Friday night.
Alberta government announces new rules for municipal political parties, donations

Alberta government announces new rules for municipal political parties, donations

EDMONTON — Alberta has announced new regulations that will once again allow corporate and union donations in local elections. The move by the United Conservative Party government reverses a ban brought in under the NDP.
Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
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