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Fans buzzing over Oilers' New Year's bill
: Hockey fans are buzzing about allegations that members of the Edmonton Oilers refused to pay the full cost of a nearly $17,000 night out at an upscale Calgary restaurant. more »

Man killed while pushing stuck vehicle: RCMP say a motorist was killed on a highway in southern Alberta Friday after getting out of his vehicle to push it away from a guard rail that he'd collided with. more »
Burned man may be linked to suspicious fire: RCMP: RCMP say a severely burned man who stopped traffic Friday night may be linked to a suspicious fourplex fire in a community south of Calgary. more »

Flames chase Leafs out of Alberta: The Flames made Toronto's visit to Calgary just like their last four trips to the Saddledome, defeating the Maple Leafs 3-1 on Saturday. more »
Ramp ceremony held for fallen soldiers, reporter: Soldiers held a sombre ramp ceremony in Kandahar on Friday as the bodies of four Canadian soldiers and a reporter killed by a roadside bomb were loaded onto a plane to begin the journey home. more »
Traffic ticket crackdown targets Calgary drivers: As part of Alberta Justice's fine enforcement program, the province plans to put the squeeze on drivers who have unpaid traffic tickets by seizing property, garnishing wages and freezing bank accounts. more »
Tributes pour in for late Calgary Herald journalist: Tributes are pouring in for Calgary Herald reporter Michelle Lang, who was killed in Afghanistan along with four Canadian soldiers. more »
Calgary fire department ends recruiting drive: Just two years ago, the department struggled to find enough firefighters to fill the need but it now has more than 750 applications and is accepting no more. more »
4 slain soldiers identified: A top military commander has released the names of four soldiers killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan - two from Edmonton, the others from British Columbia and Nova Scotia. more »
4 charged in Medicine Hat drug bust: Police have charged four people with trafficking marijuana and cocaine in Medicine Hat, and seized more than 2.9 kilograms of marijuana and 83 grams of cocaine. more »

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Storm pounds Maritimes: A storm is battering most of the Maritimes, with precipitation and high winds wreaking havoc on travel and power lines.
Quebec bus crash kills 1, injures 9: One person has died and at least nine people are hurt after a bus overturned near Stanstead, Que., according to police.
Teen killed playing alleged game of chicken: Police say a young woman, allegedly playing "chicken" with oncoming vehicles, was killed on the east coast of Vancouver Island Friday after being hit by a pick-up truck.

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Man charged after cartoonist's home invaded: A Somali man, strapped to a stretcher, was carried into court in Denmark on Saturday to be formally charged with trying to kill a Danish artist whose 2005 caricature of the Prophet Muhammad outraged Muslims around the world.
Obama blames plane plot on al-Qaeda affiliate: The Nigerian man who allegedly attempted to detonate a bomb on a Detroit-bound flight had links to an al-Qaeda splinter group responsible for bombing other targets, U.S. President Barack Obama said in his weekly address released Saturday.
Mexican police capture top drug lord: Mexican federal police have announced the capture of a top member of the Beltran Levya drug cartel.

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Lights out at 10 may help teens' mental health: Earlier bedtimes may help protect teens from depression and suicidal thoughts, says a U.S. study published Friday.
Low flu activity reported in Canada, U.S.: The H1N1 virus is linked to nine deaths in Canada in the last week, federal health officials say.
U.K. drinking-related health costs rising: report: A new report warns Britain's notorious drinking culture is putting an unacceptable strain on the country's publicly funded health-care system.

Arts & Entertainment »

Soundgarden set for reunion concerts in 2010: Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell says defunct Seattle band reuniting for 2010 concerts.
Bullock ranked No. 1 for box-office star power: Sandra Bullock, who starred in three films in 2009 including The Proposal, has been named the No. 1 box-office star by a poll of cinema owners.
Writer Stephen Fry to disconnect with 'outside world': British writer and actor Stephen Fry says he's cutting off his "connections with the outside world" in order to concentrate on finishing his second volume of his autobiography.

Technology & Science »

Tweet, app join list of hated words: The Word Banishment Committee of Lake Superior State University has a message for the technically savvy this year — put down your app and chillax on the tweets, people.
RIM's Balsillie named business newsmaker of the year: Jim Balsillie failed to land the Phoenix Coyotes last year but the billionaire gained the admiration of many Canadians with his bid to bring an NHL franchise to Hamilton.
Google phone pricing leaked: report: Pricing and availability details on Google's expected mobile phone have been leaked, according to a report, and the device will likely be available in Canada.

Money »

TSX gains 30.7% in 2009: The benchmark index of the Toronto Stock Exchange ended a wildly volatile 2009 with a gain of more than 30 per cent on the year. That's its best annual performance since 1983.
RIM's Balsillie named business newsmaker of the year: Jim Balsillie failed to land the Phoenix Coyotes last year but the billionaire gained the admiration of many Canadians with his bid to bring an NHL franchise to Hamilton.
China bristles at U.S. pipe tariff: China criticizes a U.S. decision to slap antidumping duties on Chinese-made steel pipes, demanding that Washington reverse the move and saying its goods are no threat to American producers.

Consumer Life »

IPhone apps emerge as newest electronic pacifier: Infant experts say children under two should not be exposed to television, but baby video games and toddler iPhone apps are growing in popularity.
Winnipeg offers naming rights for civic services: Winnipeg is launching a new campaign aimed at raising money by selling off the naming rights of virtually any city service.
B.C., Sask. restrict cellphone use while driving: It's now illegal to talk and text while driving in British Columbia, but tickets won't be handed out for one more month.

Sports »

Flames chase Leafs out of Alberta: The Flames made Toronto's visit to Calgary just like their last four trips to the Saddledome, defeating the Maple Leafs 3-1 on Saturday.
Sharks skate circles around hapless Oilers: Edmonton's first game of 2010 ended like most of its 2009 contests — with a loss — as the overmatched visitors fell 4-1 to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
Sedin's bank shot pushes Canucks past Stars: Daniel Sedin banked a goal in off a defender for the third-period winner to send the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-1 victory over the host Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon in Texas.