Alberta News

'So crazy': Nenshi critical of Alberta bill giving extra powers over municipalities

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.

Apr 26, 2024 3:55 PM Read more >

Imperial Oil marks record Q1 production at Kearl ahead of Trans Mountain start

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. pushed its Kearl oilsands project to record production for its first quarter as it continues to ramp up output ahead of the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

Apr 26, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

'Not a takeover': Ex-Calgary mayor Nenshi shrugs off criticism at leadership debate

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race was mostly a civil affair Thursday but it wasn't all smooth sailing for former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.

Apr 25, 2024 11:29 PM Read more >

Bill would grant Alberta powers to fire municipal councillors, overturn bylaws

EDMONTON — The Alberta government introduced a bill Thursday that would grant it sweeping powers over municipalities, including the right to fire councillors and overturn bylaws.

Apr 25, 2024 8:10 PM Read more >

Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies

EDMONTON — Alberta is appealing a judge's ruling that ordered the release of internal documents on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains, says the lawyer for ranchers seeking the information.

Apr 25, 2024 2:11 PM Read more >

Precision Drilling seeing boost in demand as Trans Mountain start nears

CALGARY — The completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is leading to a boom in demand for drilling services, said Precision Drilling chief executive Kevin Neveu.

Apr 25, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

Alberta to pay nurse practitioners up to 80 per cent of what family doctors make

EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced Thursday a new payment model that would allow nurse practitioners to make 80 per cent of what family doctors are paid.

Apr 25, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers

EDMONTON — Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach. Skinner gave up three goals on the first seven shots he faced in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Apr 25, 2024 10:39 AM Read more >

Mullen Group reports Q1 profit down from year ago as demand softens

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it saw a softening in demand, accompanied by competitive market conditions.

Apr 25, 2024 7:32 AM Read more >

Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner’s glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff s

Apr 25, 2024 12:52 AM Read more >