Alberta News

Newmont strikes $393-million deal to buy B.C. mining explorer GT Gold Corp.

CALGARY — International gold producer Newmont Corp. says it has struck a deal to take over the junior Canadian miner developing the Tatogga gold-copper discoveries in the Golden Triangle region of northwest B.C.

Mar 10, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

Matt Dunstone gets an assist at the Brier from a small town in Saskatchewan

CALGARY — Matt Dunstone's curling team continued to parlay the generosity of a Saskatchewan small town into its strong start at the Canadian men's championship. Dunstone's foursome downed Quebec 9-6 on Tuesday for a third straight win.

Mar 9, 2021 9:39 PM Read more >

No guarantee of third trial for parents in Alberta child's death: law professor

CALGARY — A law professor says there is no guarantee the Crown will move ahead with a third trial for Alberta parents first convicted and then found not guilty in their ill son's death.

Mar 9, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

Alberta business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic

EDMONTON — An Edmonton business owner is apologizing for renting out her nail salon for a large weekend party despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Mar 9, 2021 4:37 PM Read more >

First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON — Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains.

Mar 9, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — They have just three wins in their last 10 games, but Darryl Sutter isn't expecting to make wholesale changes with the Calgary Flames.

Mar 9, 2021 2:51 PM Read more >

Electric vehicles expected to boost Canadian mining growth, industry panel agrees

CALGARY — Mining industry insiders say opportunities for Canada are rising with world demand, technical advances and political support for electric vehicles.

Mar 9, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says taxpayers won’t be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL oil pipeline. “Our total exposure is just under $1.3 billion.

Mar 9, 2021 1:59 PM Read more >

Calgary massage therapist found guilty on 11 sexual assault counts, acquitted on five

CALGARY — A massage therapist accused of inappropriately touching male clients during appointments has been found guilty of 11 counts of sexual assault.

Mar 9, 2021 1:28 PM Read more >

Inter Pipeline board unanimously rejects Brookfield Infrastructure hostile offer

CALGARY — A hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP that values Inter Pipeline Ltd. at $7.1 billion has been officially rejected by the target company.

Mar 9, 2021 1:03 PM Read more >