Alberta News

Proposed federal carbon offset credit regulations raise farmer advocate's concern

CALGARY — Projects that qualify to sell federal greenhouse gas emission credits to offset industrial carbon taxes will have to have been started in the past four years and go "beyond business-as-usual practices" under proposed regulations unveiled by

Mar 5, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

'Law remains valid:' Pastor accused of violating health orders to remain in jail

EDMONTON — A judge has ruled that an Alberta pastor will remain in jail until his trial this spring because religious beliefs are not above public health orders.

Mar 5, 2021 12:03 PM Read more >

Ensign Energy reports lower Q4 drilling activity, revenue as slow recovery continues

CALGARY — Drilling company Ensign Energy Services Inc. says oilpatch activity in its Canadian and U.S. operations is staging a slow recovery from a deep slump in 2020. The Calgary-based company says it earned net income of $3.

Mar 5, 2021 9:02 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames' 7-3 win over Ottawa Senators doesn't save Geoff Ward's job

CALGARY — Dillon Dube's first career NHL hat trick for Calgary in a 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday was eclipsed by the post-game firing of Flames head coach Geoff Ward and the hiring Darryl Sutter as his replacement.

Mar 5, 2021 12:01 AM Read more >

Flames fire Geoff Ward, bring Darryl Sutter back as head coach

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have rehired the coach that brought the organization its greatest playoff success since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup.

Mar 4, 2021 11:49 PM Read more >

Alberta watchdog investigates shooting death of woman in hotel by Calgary police

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating the shooting death of a woman by Calgary police at a hotel.

Mar 4, 2021 9:26 PM Read more >

Alberta announces next phase of COVID vaccinations, doses for about 437,000 residents

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says 437,000 people can soon begin booking appointments for the next round of COVID-19 vaccinations and the province hopes to hit a major milestone before July.

Mar 4, 2021 5:57 PM Read more >

Jailed Alberta pastor should be able to lead services until his trial: lawyer

EDMONTON — The lawyer for a pastor accused of holding Sunday services that ignored COVID-19 rules says his client should be released from jail and be free to lead worshippers until his trial.

Mar 4, 2021 5:25 PM Read more >

Parkland blames pandemic as Q4 profits and revenue slide on lower fuel sales

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. is reporting lower fourth-quarter earnings and revenue as affects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns continue to erode fuel sales.

Mar 4, 2021 4:02 PM Read more >

Canadian Natural takes Keystone XL pipeline charge, raises dividend 11 per cent

CALGARY — The move by U.S. President Joe Biden to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline in January continues to plague Canadian oil companies, with Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

Mar 4, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >