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Vermilion Energy reports $69.9M third-quarter loss, sales down from year ago

Vermilion Energy reports $69.9M third-quarter loss, sales down from year ago

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says it lost $69.9 million in its third quarter compared with a loss of $10.2 million in the same quarter last year as its sales fell.
COVID challenge: Alberta premier urges end to house parties as infections rise

COVID challenge: Alberta premier urges end to house parties as infections rise

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is strongly urging Albertans to stop holding house parties and get-togethers to bend the curve on sharply rising COVID-19 cases.
Truck driver sentenced in Alberta school bus crash that killed girl, 15

Truck driver sentenced in Alberta school bus crash that killed girl, 15

EDMONTON — A man has been sentenced to six months in jail after a semi-truck he was driving rear-ended a school bus in northern Alberta, killing a 15-year-old girl.
Quebec's World Cup moguls, aerials to relocate to Calgary

Quebec's World Cup moguls, aerials to relocate to Calgary

CALGARY — A pair of World Cup freestyle ski events in Quebec are moving to Alberta. A moguls and an aerials event originally scheduled to be held at Quebec ski resorts Jan. 23 and Jan. 31, will be combined with a World Cup moguls Jan. 30 in Calgary.
'As soon as possible:' Suspect to represent himself at trial in death of doctor

'As soon as possible:' Suspect to represent himself at trial in death of doctor

RED DEER, Alta. — A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta last summer has been committed to stand trial. Deng Mabiour, 54, was charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Dr.
Oilfield firm brings back 200 staff but makes 350 layoffs permanent as activity rises

Oilfield firm brings back 200 staff but makes 350 layoffs permanent as activity rises

CALGARY — Trican Well Service Ltd.
But mining for metals needed for electrification faces obstacles due to low prices

But mining for metals needed for electrification faces obstacles due to low prices

CALGARY — There’s opportunity for Canada to help supply the world’s growing need for “energy transition metals” used in electric vehicle and power storage batteries but it faces stiff competition from other countries, especially China, observers say.
Alberta privacy commissioner to review proposed changes to health legislation

Alberta privacy commissioner to review proposed changes to health legislation

EDMONTON — Alberta's information and privacy commissioner says she was not consulted on proposed changes to the Health Information Act, but will review them as they are being debated in the legislature.
Pipeline company vows to reduce its GHG emissions by 35% by 2030, hit zero by 2050

Pipeline company vows to reduce its GHG emissions by 35% by 2030, hit zero by 2050

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc., the operator of the largest crude oil pipeline network in North America, says it will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity to net zero by 2050.
'Extremely concerning:' Alberta records daily high of about 800 new COVID-19 cases

'Extremely concerning:' Alberta records daily high of about 800 new COVID-19 cases

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor announced a record-breaking range of 800 new COVID-19 cases in the province Thursday and said new public health restrictions may be on the way.
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