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LETHBRIDGE, Alta. 鈥� A protester at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., described in court Tuesday a police presence so overwhelming and intimidating that he decided to go home early. "I observed the helicopter (and) drones.

EDMONTON 鈥� Almondo Sewell is back with the Edmonton Elks. Sewell rejoined the CFL franchise Tuesday as its defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who resigned.

A heat warning has been issued for large parts of Alberta, where Environment Canada is warning daytime highs up to 36 C could linger for the next eight to 10 days.

EDMONTON 鈥� Close wasn't good enough for the Edmonton Elks, and Chris Jones has paid the price. The decision to fire the Elks' general manager and coach came down to one man: Rick LeLacheur.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. 鈥� The COVID-19 blockade at Coutts, Alta., drew on support from a cross-section of people, including a country musician who jumped at the chance to perform 鈥淔reedom鈥� at the barricade, a courtroom heard Monday.

CALGARY 鈥� Brett Sutter announced his retirement from pro hockey after 17 seasons Monday. The son of former NHL coach Darryl Sutter played in 1,090 games in the American Hockey League, which ranks fourth all-time, and another 60 in the NHL.

EDMONTON 鈥� A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds. The Alberta Energy Regulator has assessed a fine of $278,000 against 91原创 Natural Resources Ltd.

CALGARY 鈥� The ban on outdoor watering in Calgary and surrounding communities is staying in place for at least the next few days.

CALGARY 鈥� The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has applied to have his permanent resident status returned.

EDMONTON 鈥� The Alberta government plans to relax a rule that requires energy companies seeking to buy viable wells from bankruptcy proceedings to first pay all the failed producer's outstanding taxes.