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'Huge concern': Opposition says Alberta premier should come clean on campaign funding

'Huge concern': Opposition says Alberta premier should come clean on campaign funding

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith should come clean on whether funding for her leadership campaign has influenced her government's agenda, says the province's New Democrat Opposition.
New Enbridge CEO says Canada is missing opportunities as world cries out for energy

New Enbridge CEO says Canada is missing opportunities as world cries out for energy

CALGARY — The new CEO of pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. says regulatory uncertainty in this country has resulted in a "lost decade" for Canadian liquefied natural gas production.
Police searching for Alberta father facing charges after child killed in crash

Police searching for Alberta father facing charges after child killed in crash

FORT MACLEOD, Alta. — RCMP have charged an Alberta father with offences including impaired driving after a crash last year that killed his five-year-old.
WestJet pilots file for federal conciliation; months of contract talks unsuccessful

WestJet pilots file for federal conciliation; months of contract talks unsuccessful

CALGARY — The union that represents pilots at WestJet says it is asking for federal assistance after months of failing to reach a contract agreement with the airline.
Enbridge still negotiating with pipeline shippers over Mainline tolling plan

Enbridge still negotiating with pipeline shippers over Mainline tolling plan

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says negotiations to settle on a new tolling plan for its Mainline pipeline system are progressing, but the Calgary-based company declined to say when it expects an agreement to be reached.
Alberta premier says landing missed on limp handshake with prime minister

Alberta premier says landing missed on limp handshake with prime minister

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, weighing in on a limp hand clasp with the prime minister that went viral, says she never expected she would have to shake hands with him at a media photo opportunity.
'Government boondoggle': Opposition mounting for plan to clean up Alberta oil wells

'Government boondoggle': Opposition mounting for plan to clean up Alberta oil wells

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative Party government is facing growing criticism for a plan to give oil companies a royalty credit for cleaning up their old wells.
How to win over Alberta on the 'just transition' to a low-carbon energy sector

How to win over Alberta on the 'just transition' to a low-carbon energy sector

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Aurora Cannabis records $67.2 million net loss in second quarter

Aurora Cannabis records $67.2 million net loss in second quarter

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it incurred a $67.2 million net loss in its most recent quarter. The Edmonton-based cannabis company says the net loss in what was its second quarter compared with $75.
Scotiabank says royalty credits for well cleanup would damage industry's reputation

Scotiabank says royalty credits for well cleanup would damage industry's reputation

CALGARY — Scotiabank is warning that the Alberta government's plan to give oil companies a royalty credit for cleaning up their old wells could damage the reputation of Canada's oil and gas industry.
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