63 m. ago Flames will open season with two rookies, but without two key veterans

A pair of Flames forwards, Jonathan Huberdeau and Martin Pospisil, will miss Wednesday’s season-opener due to injury

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2 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in October: Calgary Flames | Thanksgiving | Toy Show and Sale

Events, activities and festivals in Calgary in October

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7 h. ago Canucks Schedule: Why there’s hope for overtime success on path to playoff return

Overtime strategy is about possession. It's winning the opening faceoff, controlling tempo and ensuring scoring chances are high percentage

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18 h. ago Veteran defenceman Grzelcyk agrees to deal with Blackhawks after PTO

CHICAGO — Defenceman Matt Grzelcyk has made the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $1-million, one-year contract with the team. Chicago announced the deal on Sunday. Grzelcyk had been with the team in training camp on a personal tryout agreement. The Blackhawks visit the Florida Panthers for their season opener Tuesday. The 31-year-old Grzelcyk had one […]

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23 h. ago China Hawks Grow Queasy Over Trump’s Push for Deals With Beijing

President Donald Trump rewrote Washington’s rules for dealing with China in his first presidency, embracing confrontation, launching a trade war and upending decades of policy. In his second term, China hawks in Washington fear that Trump is going soft.

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25 h. ago Flames must finalize roster Monday, so what are Craig Conroy’s options?

The Flames are currently carrying 24 players — 14 forwards, eight defencemen and two goalies. That number must be whittled Monday to 23

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26 h. ago Our final Maple Leaf camp takeaways – and sunset for Brendan Shanahan

Before embarking on a new season, some old business to clear up, via Brendan Shanahan.  The deposed president of the Maple Leafs didn’t think his “Shanaplan” was the expensive failure that two playoff series wins in nine years might indicate, reminding Prime Video’s Faceoff: Inside the NHL series that he left the Bay Street house […]

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32 h. ago Iran Signals Push to Address Nuclear Standoff Despite Sanctions

Iran’s foreign minister said the country is ready to resume efforts to resolve its nuclear standoff but called cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog “insufficient.”

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34 h. ago Habs Mailbag: Lane Hutson's contract situation with Canadiens remains up in the air

It now seems unlikely the defenceman will sign for less than US$10 million a year after winning the Calder Trophy last season.

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50 h. ago Tens of thousands march against Georgia’s government as local election snubbed by opposition held

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

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50 h. ago Georgia’s police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

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54 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

62 h. ago Three takeaways: Has Matvei Gridin earned a spot on Flames roster?

Would the Calgary Flames cut their pre-season goal-scoring leader? Matvei Gridin has made this a very difficult decision.

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67 h. ago Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community

After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

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69 h. ago Ottawa Senators add muscle by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid from Devils

The Ottawa Senators have served notice to the Atlantic Division that they won’t be pushed around. After taking it on the chin from the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-0 loss on Tuesday in Quebec City, the Senators served notice on Friday night that they won’t stand still by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid from the New Jersey […]

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2 d. ago Could Calgary Flames keep eight blueliners on roster to start season?

Seven blueliners appear to have guaranteed roster spots, not including Daniil Miromanov, who would need to clear waivers to be sent down.

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3 d. ago Flames lose Ilya Solovyov to Avalanche; Rory Kerins clears waivers

The Calgary Flames are losing a 25-year-old defenceman who had been pushing for NHL playing time

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3 d. ago Mayors call on Ford to cover municipalities’ speed camera cancellation costs

Ford has announced that his government will introduce legislation this month to prohibit the use of speed cameras across the province.

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3 d. ago London Knights hungry like 'the Wolf' for season's first win

Big defenceman Jared Woolley has scored three of the club’s seven goals as they hunt their first win of the OHL season.

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3 d. ago Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside of Los Angeles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — A fire broke out at a Chevron oil refinery just outside Los Angeles on Thursday night, sending towering flames into the air that were visible for miles. Officials in El Segundo, California, urged people to stay indoors. By early Friday, the fire was contained and there was no threat to […]

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