Alberta News

CALGARY — Men sit around large drums along the edges of the arena. Each group takes a turn drumming and singing.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — When a daring construction crew entered a century-old hut in the Rockies on the first day of its takedown, they lit the fireplace one last time and discussed for an hour the gravity of what they were about to do.

EDMONTON — Evander Kane knows he left money on the table when he re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. He's willing to take the hit if it means chasing hockey's ultimate prize.

CALGARY — Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country.

REGINA — Anca Dan built a successful career working administrative jobs in the oil and gas industry for more than two decades, but in recent years she has shifted her focus toward her own startup company — a lifestyle app for single parents.

EDMONTON — The federal government will spend more than $1 million to fight opioid poisoning in Edmonton.

EDMONTON — Family brought Duncan Keith to Edmonton after a stellar run as the backbone of the Chicago Blackhawks' defence.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is changing how it tests people for COVID-19. Starting next week, Albertans who need a PCR test to inform their medical treatment must have a referral from a health-care professional.

EDMONTON — Capital Power Corp. and Manulife Investment Management have signed a deal to buy MCV Holding Co., which owns Midland Cogeneration Venture, for US$894 million, including the assumption of US$521 million of project level debt.

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. has cancelled its planned investor update about oilsands operations and safety in the wake of last week's resignation of chief executive Mark Little.