Alberta News

Suncor Energy adopts net-zero-by-2050 greenhouse gas emissions target

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. has become the latest major oil company to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

May 26, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

A look at Alberta's 'open for summer' plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions

EDMONTON — The Alberta government detailed a plan Wednesday to reopen businesses, activities and services impacted by public health rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.

May 26, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Ann-Sophie Bettez leads Montreal over Calgary 6-1 at Secret Cup

CALGARY — Ann-Sophie Bettez scored once and set up two more as part of a four-goal third period, and Team Bauer pulled away to beat Team Scotiabank 6-1 on Tuesday at the Secret Cup women's hockey tournament in Calgary.

May 25, 2021 8:48 PM Read more >

'It's still very fresh:' McDavid, Oilers look to move on from early playoff exit

EDMONTON — A day after a triple-overtime loss ended their season in an unexpected fashion, the Edmonton Oilers were trying to move on.

May 25, 2021 5:10 PM Read more >

Alberta revives 'turn-off-taps' resources bill that sparked legal row with B.C.

EDMONTON — Alberta is reviving its so-called turn-off-the taps legislation, but with a few changes.

May 25, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Council in Alberta mountain town of Canmore rejects second proposed development

CANMORE, Alta. — Town council in a popular Alberta mountain community has rejected a second proposed development project that raised concerns about wildlife, affordable housing and taxes.

May 25, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other life changes.

May 25, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >

Canadian crude-by-rail exports bounce back in March as pipeline capacity limited

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator says Canadian crude-by-rail exports bounced back in March due to better oil production amid limited export pipeline capacity for heavy oil.

May 25, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

Aurora Cannabis moves to Nasdaq from NYSE in cost cutting effort

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has moved its stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market from the New York Stock Exchange today.

May 25, 2021 2:27 PM Read more >

U.S. confirms charges against Chad officials in Griffiths Energy corruption case

CALGARY — A decade-old corruption case involving a Canadian junior oil company that bribed officials in Chad to try to gain access to oil plays in the north-central African nation is making news again. The U.S.

May 25, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >