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Shareholders approve $15-billion Whitecap-Veren deal

Shareholders approve $15-billion Whitecap-Veren deal

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc. is on track to join forces with Veren Inc. next week after shareholders of both companies gave their blessing for the $15-billion deal.
Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta

Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta

QUÉBEC — The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a possible referendum in Alberta, applauding Premier Danielle Smith for standing up for her province.
Edmonton's Pickard confirmed to start Game 1 of second round against Golden Knights

Edmonton's Pickard confirmed to start Game 1 of second round against Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard was confirmed to start Game 1 of the second-round series Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights after Edmonton head coach Kris Knoblauch was cagey on the subject. Pickard went 4-0 with a with 2.
Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

EDMONTON — The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.
Alberta city pays over $9.5 million to 155 women in class-action lawsuit settlement

Alberta city pays over $9.5 million to 155 women in class-action lawsuit settlement

LEDUC — A law firm representing women who sued an Alberta municipality over claims of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination says over $9.5 million has been paid out to 155 women whose claims were approved in a settlement.
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.
Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says three children are in intensive care in hospital after contracting measles. A health ministry spokesperson declined to disclose their ages, citing privacy concerns. At a news conference Monday, Dr.
Alberta man charged after stolen trackhoe used to damage five RCMP vehicles

Alberta man charged after stolen trackhoe used to damage five RCMP vehicles

BONNYVILLE — An Alberta man has been charged after a stolen trackhoe was used to destroy several RCMP police vehicles and to dump boulders at a detachment northeast of Edmonton.
Two teens among four dead in central Alberta highway crash

Two teens among four dead in central Alberta highway crash

PONOKA — RCMP say four people, including two teens, have died after a head-on vehicle crash south of Edmonton.
Wildfire near Grande Prairie, Alta., mostly contained, say officials

Wildfire near Grande Prairie, Alta., mostly contained, say officials

GRANDE PRAIRIE — An evacuation order remains in effect for an area near a northern Alberta city but officials say the wildfire that prompted it is about 90 per cent contained.
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