Alberta News

Parkland Corp. delivers strong quarter in wake of activist investor push

CALGARY — Less than 12 months after an activist investor critiqued its performance, fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has doubled its third quarter profit and announced it will exceed its previously announced earnings guidance for 2023.

Nov 2, 2023 8:03 AM Read more >

Stars score 3 in 2nd period and hold on to beat Flames 4-3

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jason Robertson, Evgenii Dadonov, and Mason Marchment scored in Dallas’ three-goal second period and the Stars held on to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Nov 2, 2023 1:53 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Davies, Buttazzoni each score twice as Winterhawks beat Tigers 6-3

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Josh Davies and Diego Buttazzoni each scored twice as the Portland Winterhawks defeated Medicine Hat Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Jack O'Brien and Gabe Klassen had the other goals for Portland.

Nov 2, 2023 12:15 AM Read more >

Benn has two points as Stars win 4-3, hand Flames sixth-straight loss

CALGARY — The Dallas Stars are rolling, backstopped by Jake Oettinger, who was excellent again on Wednesday.

Nov 1, 2023 11:17 PM Read more >

Western Hockey League makes neck guards mandatory following death of Adam Johnson

CALGARY — Neck guards will be mandatory for Western Hockey League players starting Friday, or as soon as teams can get the protective equipment.

Nov 1, 2023 5:03 PM Read more >

Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal

EDMONTON — The Alberta and federal governments are calling on each other to be transparent and accountable ahead of a national meeting Friday on the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.

Nov 1, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

Parkland Corp.'s third-quarter earnings double on strong refinery performance

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says its third-quarter earnings more than doubled in 2023 thanks to favourable market conditions and the company's ongoing efforts to optimize its Burnaby refinery.

Nov 1, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

Stampeders confident they can earn another clutch road win over Lions

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders pulled off a huge road win over the B.C. Lions two weeks ago to save their season. Now, the Stampeders (6-12) will need to replicate that feat against the Lions (12-6) on Saturday in the CFL’s Western Semifinal at B.

Nov 1, 2023 4:11 PM Read more >

Alberta announces reforms to address high premiums for automobile insurance

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is promising reforms to reduce high auto insurances costs, but the Official Opposition says the changes are so soft and cosmetic they do little for drivers getting walloped by high premiums.

Nov 1, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

Calgary Real Estate Board reports 17 per cent increase in home sales for October

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city saw 2,171 home sales in October, marking a 17 per cent increase compared with the same month last year and among the highest levels it has ever reported for October.

Nov 1, 2023 12:33 PM Read more >