Alberta News

Edmonton Oilers select centre Dylan Holloway in first round of NHL draft

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers selected centre Dylan Holloway with the 14th overall pick in the NHL entry draft on Tuesday. The six-foot, 203-pound forward from Bragg Creek, Alta.

Oct 6, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

Bonterra board of directors says Obsidian takeover bid more of a 'take-under' bid

CALGARY — Bonterra Energy Corp. says a hostile buyout offer by Calgary-based rival Obsidian Energy Ltd. is more of a "take-under" than takeover bid because it's out of step with its market value.

Oct 6, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

Lumber, panel prices expected to remain elevated despite recent declines

CALGARY — Forest product market analysts expect prices for lumber and building panels in North America will remain strong for several years despite recent price declines after an unprecedented surge to record high levels over the summer.

Oct 6, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers.

Oct 5, 2020 9:29 PM Read more >

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers say Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. The NHL team made the announcement on Twitter on Monday night. The Oilers say their team captain is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms.

Oct 5, 2020 8:21 PM Read more >

Alberta's top doctor concerned as COVID-19 cases surge in Edmonton area

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor says she's concerned about a surge in COVID-19 cases in Edmonton and is alarmed that many people are going to work or socializing while sick.

Oct 5, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Youth facing murder charge after assault on 13-year-old girl in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Flowers, stuffed animals and messages from loved ones have been left near an Edmonton intersection for a 13-year-old girl who police say was killed Friday.

Oct 5, 2020 4:46 PM Read more >

TC Energy makes $2 billion offer to take over U.S. pipeline partnership

CALGARY — Pipeline and power company TC Energy Corp. is moving to buy out the other unitholders in TC PipeLines, LP, a U.S. master limited partnership it operates, for about US$1.48 billion (C$1.97 billion) in shares.

Oct 5, 2020 2:11 PM Read more >

Alberta researcher shares Nobel prize for hepatitis C virus discovery

EDMONTON — A University of Alberta researcher has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in medicine — the first time Canadian medical science has been so recognized in nearly a century.

Oct 5, 2020 10:09 AM Read more >

$Wilks Brothers sweetens Calfrac takeover offer to 25 cents from 18 cents$

Wilks Brothers sweetens Calfrac takeover offer to 25 cents from 18 cents

CALGARY — Texas-based suitor Wilks Brothers, LLC, is sweetening its hostile takeover offer for Calgary-based Calfrac Well Services Ltd. by raising its bid to 25 cents per share from 18 cents. The bid carries a maximum cash payout of $21.

Oct 5, 2020 9:10 AM Read more >