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'It feels great': Trucks heading to U.S. get through Alberta blockades

'It feels great': Trucks heading to U.S. get through Alberta blockades

COUTTS, Alta. — Gurdeep Chumbur says he sympathizes with fellow truckers concerned about cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandates who have taken drastic action to make their views known.
Alberta oilpatch may face lending crunch as financial regulators worry about the risks of climate change

Alberta oilpatch may face lending crunch as financial regulators worry about the risks of climate change

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Robert L.
Police find first-responder uniforms, various weapons at Edmonton home

Police find first-responder uniforms, various weapons at Edmonton home

Edmonton police say officers found stolen first-responder uniforms, high-calibre firearms and an explosive device at a home over the weekend. Police say officers first saw three men loading suspicious items into a taxi early Saturday.
Suncor adopting mining safety technology for first time in oilsands, says CEO

Suncor adopting mining safety technology for first time in oilsands, says CEO

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. will adopt mining safety technology for the first time in the oilsands after a recent fatality that marked the company's fourth workplace death since late 2020.
Veteran Edmonton offensive lineman announces his CFL retirement

Veteran Edmonton offensive lineman announces his CFL retirement

EDMONTON — Veteran Canadian offensive lineman Matt O'Donnell retired Thursday after nine seasons with the Edmonton Elks. The towering six-foot-11, 350-pound O'Donnell appeared in 130 career CFL regular-season games with Edmonton (2012-19, 2021).
Manitoba knocks off Alberta at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Manitoba knocks off Alberta at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Skip Mackenzie Zacharias scored a pair of four-enders as Team Manitoba knocked off Alberta 10-7 in Thursday's morning draw at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Break in Alberta border blockade; lanes open in both directions

Break in Alberta border blockade; lanes open in both directions

COUTTS, Alta. — Protesters using their trucks and cars to clog up the main United States border crossing in southern Alberta agreed Wednesday to make some room to allow traffic through.
Environmental groups serve Alberta premier, government with defamation lawsuit

Environmental groups serve Alberta premier, government with defamation lawsuit

EDMONTON — Five environmental organizations have followed through on a threat to sue Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the provincial government for defamation.
Suncor Energy Inc. swings to $1.5-billion profit on soaring crude prices

Suncor Energy Inc. swings to $1.5-billion profit on soaring crude prices

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $1.53 billion in the fourth quarter and achieved record adjusted funds fromoperations against the backdrop of soaring oil prices.
Enerplus looking to sell Canadian assets but will maintain head office

Enerplus looking to sell Canadian assets but will maintain head office

CALGARY — Enerplus Corp. says it is looking to sell its Canadian assets later this year but will maintain its head office.
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