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$Oilfield services company Calfrac Well Services suspending any investments in Russia$

Oilfield services company Calfrac Well Services suspending any investments in Russia

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says it is suspending any investments in Russia.

Mar 29, 2022 6:49 AM Read more >

McLeod has two goals, assist as Edmonton Oilers earn 6-1 win over Arizona Coyotes

EDMONTON — Going back to the drawing board produced a much more positive picture for Ryan McLeod and the Edmonton Oilers. McLeod had two goal and an assist to lead Edmonton to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.

Mar 28, 2022 11:09 PM Read more >

Alberta's Kenney interviewed by RCMP in criminal probe tied to party leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has been interviewed by RCMP as part of an investigation into potential criminal identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership contest.

Mar 28, 2022 5:01 PM Read more >

Alberta Appeal Court keeps $217-million oilpatch cleanup liability case alive

A bankruptcy hearing that could determine whether more than $200 million in oilpatch environmental liabilities wind up on the public dime will have to go back to court.

Mar 28, 2022 3:44 PM Read more >

Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcement

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a bill to consolidate rules on continuing care for more consistent and stronger enforcement.

Mar 28, 2022 3:08 PM Read more >

'Creative way to make a point': Alberta premier defends using slap meme of actor

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is defending the use of a meme from the Oscars as a contemporary way to draw attention to what he considers failing green energy policies.

Mar 28, 2022 2:28 PM Read more >

Alberta border blockade cases delayed: Lawyers waiting for RCMP evidence

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — Four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after being arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta are to return to court next month once lawyers have received more information.

Mar 28, 2022 12:22 PM Read more >

Vermilion Energy buying Leucrotta Exploration for $477 million

CALGARY — Shares in Calgary-based Leucrotta Exploration Inc. were up more than 50 per cent midday Monday on news Vermilion Energy Inc. will acquire the junior energy company in a $477 million deal.

Mar 28, 2022 10:48 AM Read more >

Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

CALGARY — The investment group owned by a billionaire Russian oligarch is selling part of its leading stake in a Calgary-based natural gas company. ARETI Energy SPV says it will sell 15 million Spartan Delta Corp.

Mar 28, 2022 10:12 AM Read more >

First year of COVID-19 pandemic saw fewer Alberta stroke patients, more deaths: study

CALGARY — The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta saw fewer stroke patients, but a higher number of stroke-related deaths, according to new research.

Mar 27, 2022 10:05 PM Read more >