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Julia Wong - Senior reporter | CBC

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As NHL playoffs continue, Edmonton Oilers fans lean on superstition

As the Western Conference Finals kick off, some of the Edmonton Oilers' most ardent supporters are making sure they don't do anything that could possibly jinx the team, as they face off against the Dallas Stars.

Alberta's wildfire season has begun. Here's how its 500 new firefighters are preparing for it

More than 500 people have been trained by Alberta Wildfire for this wildfire season, which is already underway in the province. This year, new recruits have been told to prioritize their mental health, as this season is forecast to be intense.

Mother devastated after son, 11, killed in Edmonton dog attack while visiting father

The mother of a boy killed in a dog attack this week in south Edmonton says the last few days have been agonizing after the death of her son.

Is there really a competitive advantage? Debate over trans athletes tests science and inclusion

In the last few years, debate has raged in North America over who should be allowed to compete in sports. While the discussion revolves around concepts of fairness and inclusion, researchers say the science around whether trans athletes have a competitive advantage is unsettled.

Alberta health minister pledges to fix 'huge gap' in post-hospital discharge system

The provincial ministers forhealth and seniors say concerns about the organization Contentment Social Services are prompting them topursue new accreditation and licensing rules.

Second Alberta family comes forward after patient discharged from hospital to hotel

Alberta politicians have been peppered with questions since CBC News broke the story of how a hospital patient expecting to be moved to a care home was instead taken to a hotel.

Alberta to find new homes for 39 people after covering non-profit's $25K unpaid hotel bill

Premier Danielle Smith says a non-profitthat placed Albertans in hotel rooms after they weredischarged from hospital put them in danger of eviction with a $25,000 unpaid hotel bill, and the government had to step in to pay.

Alberta health minister says 'proper procedures' were followed for patient taken to hotel instead of care home

Minister Adriana LaGrange said she was 'very concerned' when asked about an exclusive CBC News story that detailed how Blair Canniff, 62, was taken to a hotel south of Edmonton after spending months in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, as he recovered from a stroke.

Edmonton hospital patient had been hoping for a care home. He wound up at a hotel instead

Blair Canniff had been a patient at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for approximately six months when he said a social worker told him he was going to be moved. He thought he was going to assisted living but that's not where they dropped him off.

As drought persists on the Prairies, some farmers are selling off their herds

As a multi-year drought persists on the Prairies, some ranchers are making the tough choice to reduce their herds to ensure there is enough water and feed for the animals that remain.