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'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

BANFF — In her hometown of Banff, Alta., Monica Dominguez’s experience of the G7 leaders’ summit has been defined by the sound of helicopter blades humming from above.
The latest: World leaders assembled for G7 meeting in Kananaskis

The latest: World leaders assembled for G7 meeting in Kananaskis

OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. — Mark Carney's first major summit as prime minister.
Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump departed the summit in Alberta a day early because of the crisis in Israel and Iran.
Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she'll be watching Game 6

Lauren Kyle McDavid shares superstitions, how she'll be watching Game 6

EDMONTON — Lauren Kyle McDavid plans to stand by the fireplace in her downtown Edmonton bar while watching Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis

Highlights from the G7 meeting in Kananaskis

OTTAWA — Canada is hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. Prime Minister Mark Carney has two days of meetings scheduled with world leaders, with discussion topics likely to include trade, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East.
Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi

Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi

CALGARY — More than 100 Sikhs waved blue and yellow Khalistan flags and held up posters Monday condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the G7 leaders' summit.
Lethbridge police chief accused of breaking COVID rules has complaint dismissed

Lethbridge police chief accused of breaking COVID rules has complaint dismissed

LETHBRIDGE — A police oversight board says it has dismissed a complaint that a southern Alberta police chief allegedly broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health-care unions calling for Alberta government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

Health-care unions calling for Alberta government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

EDMONTON — Two of Alberta's health-care workers' unions are calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government to reverse its policy forcing many -- including front-line medical staff -- to pay for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

CALGARY — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pitching the idea of a "port-to-port corridor" that would connect energy and other goods to Canada's northern Pacific and Arctic coasts.
McDavid, Oilers facing elimination against Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup final

McDavid, Oilers facing elimination against Panthers in Game 6 of Stanley Cup final

FORT LAUDERDALE — Connor McDavid chose his words carefully. The Oilers captain — undoubtedly hockey's best player — had just been asked about the pressure on himself in his team's moment of need.
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