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DRAYTON VALLEY, Alta. — A man is facing animal cruelty and other charges after more than 70 dogs and puppies were removed from a rural property southwest of Edmonton.

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. raised its dividend as it outlined a capital spending plan of $600 million to $625 million for 2025. The company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share, up a penny from 12 cents per share.

EDMONTON — Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party has won the provincial byelection in Lethbridge-West, holding onto a riding it has held since 2015.

CALGARY — Carson Wetsch had two goals and one assist to lead the Calgary Hitmen to an 8-5 win over the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League.

VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta. The business advocacy group says its "Stay with B.C.

OTTAWA — Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Here is the list of notable Canadians: Companion Pierre Boivin — Montreal (This is a promotion within the order.

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group said a takeover deal by National Bank is progressing well as it reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago.

CALGARY — After a slow start to the season, the Boston Bruins are starting to find their groove.

CALGARY — Former Flame Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored in overtime as the Boston Bruins came from behind on Tuesday for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.

OTTAWA — The federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid back 15 years to 2050 as part of new clean electricity regulations announced Tuesday — though officials maintain that target date was always the goal.