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Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study

Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study

EDMONTON — A new analysis of a decade's worth of data kept by Alberta’s oil and gas regulator suggests the agency has made unsubstantiated claims about the success of oilsands tailings spills cleanup. "Their own data, their ...
The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.
Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and winner of the Stanley Cup as coach of the Canadiens, dead at 89

Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and winner of the Stanley Cup as coach of the Canadiens, dead at 89

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Al MacNeil, a former NHL player who won the Stanley Cup as coach of the Montreal Canadiens, has died. He was 89. The Calgary Flames announced Monday that MacNeil died a day earlier in Calgary. No cause of death was provided.
Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge

Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge

CALGARY — The Alberta government is partnering with Calgary-based pipeline company Enbridge Inc. to increase the province's oil and gas pipeline capacity.
Suncor broke records for oil production in 2024, company says

Suncor broke records for oil production in 2024, company says

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it broke its own record for oil and gas production in 2024. The Calgary-based energy giant says it achieved record annual production of 827,000 barrels per day, a 10.
Canadian oil stocks climb as industry absorbs news of Trudeau resignation

Canadian oil stocks climb as industry absorbs news of Trudeau resignation

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas stocks climbed Monday on the news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, but analysts say the country's energy sector will still be challenged by uncertainty in the months to come.
NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89

NHL player, Stanley-Cup winning coach Al MacNeil dead at 89

CALGARY — Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided.
Number of Albertans receiving income support reaches highest total since 2019

Number of Albertans receiving income support reaches highest total since 2019

EDMONTON — Government data shows the number of Albertans receiving provincial income support has reached a five-year high. As of October, almost 57,500 residents were getting income support.

WHL roundup: Wetsch helps Hitmen knock off Pats 5-2

CALGARY — Carson Wetsch had two goals and an assist and Oliver Tulk chipped in with a pair of helpers as the Calgary Hitmen knocked off the Regina Pats 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Edmonton police charge man in partner's homicide after woman found dead on riverbank

Edmonton police charge man in partner's homicide after woman found dead on riverbank

EDMONTON — Edmonton Police have laid charges after a woman was found dead on a bank of the North Saskatchewan River last week. In a news release, police say a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder.