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'Measured choices': Health, education come out ahead in restrained Alberta budget

'Measured choices': Health, education come out ahead in restrained Alberta budget

EDMONTON — Health care and education came out ahead Thursday in a generally restrained Alberta provincial budget forecasting a paper-thin surplus that could easily go up in smoke.
Man charged in deadly hit and run near Edmonton was wanted on warrants

Man charged in deadly hit and run near Edmonton was wanted on warrants

EDMONTON — RCMP say a man facing charges after a woman was killed during a police chase near Edmonton was wanted on warrants for other crimes in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget

Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year’s estimated top line.
Canadian Natural Resources hits record oil production amid rising U.S. demand

Canadian Natural Resources hits record oil production amid rising U.S. demand

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. drew on its abundant reserves to set a slew of production records last quarter, boosting its bottom line. The Calgary-based company churned out 1.
Crescent Point Energy reports Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 15%

Crescent Point Energy reports Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 15%

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. raised its quarterly base dividend by 15 per cent as it reported fourth-quarter net income of $951.2 million compared with a loss of $498.1 million a year earlier.
WHL roundup: Muranov scores twice in Hitmen win

WHL roundup: Muranov scores twice in Hitmen win

CALGARY — Maxim Muranov scored twice as Calgary Hitmen defeated Edmonton Oil Kings. Oliver Tulk scored twice while Connor Dale and Reese Hamilton had a goal each for Calgary. Hitmen goaltender Ethan Buenaventura stopped 32 shots in the win.
McDavid scores late in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Blues

McDavid scores late in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Blues

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored 4:34 into overtime and also had two assists to rally the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.
Connor McDavid breaks scoring drought with 3-2 winner over St. Louis Blues

Connor McDavid breaks scoring drought with 3-2 winner over St. Louis Blues

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid picked the perfect time to rediscover his scoring touch.
Calgary Flames trade defenceman Chris Tanev to Dallas Stars for prospect, draft picks

Calgary Flames trade defenceman Chris Tanev to Dallas Stars for prospect, draft picks

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames traded defenceman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars for prospect Artem Grushnikov, a 2024 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2026 third-round pick.
Panel upholds Alberta regulator's orders against embattled energy company

Panel upholds Alberta regulator's orders against embattled energy company

CALGARY — A hearing panel for Alberta's energy regulator has upheld two orders against a company that had thousands of inactive oil and gas wells seized last year.
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