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Calfrac Well Services reports Q1 loss, revenue up 38 per cent from year ago

Calfrac Well Services reports Q1 loss, revenue up 38 per cent from year ago

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. reported a first-quarter loss of $21.5 million compared with a loss of $22.4 million in the same quarter last year, as its revenue rose 38 per cent.
Quick, L.A. Kings outlast Edmonton Oilers for 4-3 win in Game 1

Quick, L.A. Kings outlast Edmonton Oilers for 4-3 win in Game 1

EDMONTON — A late mistake proved costly as the Edmonton Oilers began their playoff run on Monday. Now the team is looking to learn from its errors. “Playoffs are a long journey.
'New chapter': Alberta prosecutors get more pay, talks to improve justice system

'New chapter': Alberta prosecutors get more pay, talks to improve justice system

EDMONTON — A group representing Alberta prosecutors says an announcement by the provincial government to raise salaries and enter into negotiations to improve the justice system marks a "new chapter.
Health minister says 7 of 250 surgeries transferred out of Red Deer, Alta., hospital

Health minister says 7 of 250 surgeries transferred out of Red Deer, Alta., hospital

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says a handful of surgery patients had to be temporarily transferred out of a hospital on the weekend due to staffing issues.
MEG Energy has record quarter as high prices boost profits and revenues up 68%

MEG Energy has record quarter as high prices boost profits and revenues up 68%

CALGARY — MEG Energy Inc. says higher energy prices contributed to it earning a $362-million profit in its latest quarter as revenues surged 68 per cent. The Calgary-based oilsands developer says it earned $1.
Suncor's safety record in the spotlight as activist investor calls for change

Suncor's safety record in the spotlight as activist investor calls for change

CALGARY — A string of fatalities at Suncor Energy Inc. has caught the attention of investors who view workplace safety breaches as a warning sign of deeper problems within a company. In a letter to Suncor's board last week, U.S.
'He's brought our group together:' Return of coach Darryl Sutter ignited Flames

'He's brought our group together:' Return of coach Darryl Sutter ignited Flames

CALGARY — Eyebrows may have disappeared into hairlines when the Calgary Flames rehired Darryl Sutter, but the team's turnaround under the laconic rancher is indisputable.
Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings

Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse a 'game-time decision' for Game 1 vs. Kings

EDMONTON — Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft says defenceman Darnell Nurse will be a "game-time decision" when Edmonton begins its playoff run against the L.A. Kings on Monday. Nurse, 27, has been sidelined since April 12 with a lower-body injury.
Proposed cattle feedlot threatens popular but fragile Alberta lake, residents say

Proposed cattle feedlot threatens popular but fragile Alberta lake, residents say

EDMONTON — Thousands of Alberta cottagers and homeowners are waiting anxiously to see if a provincial regulator will allow a large cattle feedlot to be developed near a popular and environmentally fragile recreational lake.
Calgary Flames vow to keep foot on the gas heading into playoffs

Calgary Flames vow to keep foot on the gas heading into playoffs

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames were in a similar position not that long ago. Heading into the NHL playoffs armed with a high seed after a stellar regular season, the post-season flop of 2019 was a lesson learned for 2022.
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