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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored two goals and added an assist to at least temporarily take the lead in points this season as the Edmonton Oilers dumped the Anaheim Ducks 6-1 on Saturday. “It’s nice, I guess.

EDMONTON — Considering Connor McDavid sat 114th in NHL scoring on Nov. 10, it has been an impressive climb to where he now sits with 125 points to his credit.

TABER, Alta. — A man who became stuck in a muddy ditch in southern Alberta for two days was rescued after police say his injured dog stayed close by during the ordeal, keeping his master warm and at one point even fighting off coyotes.

CALGARY — What began as a race to pick a new leader for Alberta’s Opposition NDP has triggered a broader existential debate over why being provincially orange must automatically tie you to the federal brand.

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Kalan Lind scored the game-winning goal at 1:15 of double overtime to cap a run of five unanswered goals in the Red Deer Rebels' 5-4 comeback win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday in Western Hockey League playoff action.

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League has suspended Brandon Wheat Kings forward Matt Henry for eight games for violating the CHL's drug education and anti-doping policy.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams jostling for home ice in a possible first-round playoff clash.

EDMONTON — If it was a playoff preview, the Edmonton Oilers liked how they looked in rehearsal.

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says a Calgary officer has been charged over an alleged assault at the arrest processing centre two years ago.

EDMONTON — Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Métis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling.