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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that softening oil prices means provincial funding won't keep pace with population growth in next week's budget. In a televised provincewide address on Wednesday night, Smith said the Feb.
Suncor breaks oilsands record, but adjusted earnings fall on weaker oil prices

Suncor breaks oilsands record, but adjusted earnings fall on weaker oil prices

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $2.82 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023, up from $2.74 billion in the same period of 2022. The Calgary-based oil company says its net earnings for the three months ended Dec. 31 work out to $2.
Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing

Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday $175 million in funding to fast-track more than 5,200 new housing units in Edmonton over the next three years.
Energy transition stocks get lots of love from investors, TSX Venture list shows

Energy transition stocks get lots of love from investors, TSX Venture list shows

CALGARY — Canadian-based mining companies that are betting on the global energy transition saw a surge of investor interest in 2023, according to the latest edition of the TSX Venture 50 list.
Trudeau set to make housing announcement in Edmonton

Trudeau set to make housing announcement in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to make a housing announcement in Edmonton today. Trudeau is expected to be joined by Liberal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault, who represents an Edmonton riding, and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.
Homan beats Jones in clash of women's curling heavyweights at Tournament of Hearts

Homan beats Jones in clash of women's curling heavyweights at Tournament of Hearts

CALGARY — They may meet again in the Canadian women's curling championship playoffs, but the intense on-ice battles between Rachel Homan and Jennifer Jones are coming to an end.
Warm and dry weather prompts Alberta to declare an early start to wildfire season

Warm and dry weather prompts Alberta to declare an early start to wildfire season

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season in the face of low snowpacks and forecasts of dry weather to come.
'Broken promises': Alberta Opposition expecting budget will fail to fix core problems

'Broken promises': Alberta Opposition expecting budget will fail to fix core problems

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition says it's bracing for next week's provincial budget to be full of broken promises while failing to fix crumbling health-care and education systems.
Veterinarians alert police, leading to animal abuse charges against three in Calgary

Veterinarians alert police, leading to animal abuse charges against three in Calgary

CALGARY — Police in Calgary have charged three people in relation to two separate animal cruelty incidents after being alerted by local veterinary clinics. Investigators received a call on Jan.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to give TV address before spring sitting, budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith set to give TV address before spring sitting, budget

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to give a television address to Albertans on Wednesday evening. Her office shared the information on social media with a link to the government's website.
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