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Environment Canada opens Fisheries Act investigation into Kearl tailings releases

Environment Canada opens Fisheries Act investigation into Kearl tailings releases

EDMONTON — Environment Canada has opened an investigation into whether Imperial Oil broke federal laws with two releases of tailings from its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta.
Alberta NDP reaches out to undecided conservative voters; UCP looks to workers

Alberta NDP reaches out to undecided conservative voters; UCP looks to workers

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley delivered a direct message Thursday to people who have voted conservative in the past and are undecided on how to cast their ballots later this month.
Alberta UCP at odds with own consultant over attack on NDP electricity plan

Alberta UCP at odds with own consultant over attack on NDP electricity plan

Alberta's United Conservatives are standing by their claim the NDP’s net-zero electricity grid plan would bring a catastrophic $87-billion hit to taxpayers — an estimate the consultant the UCP hired to research the issue says is wildly overblown.
Veteran kicker Sergio Castillo rejoins Bombers after being cut by Elks

Veteran kicker Sergio Castillo rejoins Bombers after being cut by Elks

EDMONTON — Sergio Castillo wasn't unemployed long. Not long after being released by the Edmonton Elks on Thursday, the veteran kicker signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Loblaw strikes deal with TC Energy to power all Alberta operations with renewables

Loblaw strikes deal with TC Energy to power all Alberta operations with renewables

TORONTO — Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it has reached a deal with TC Energy that will see the grocer's operations in Alberta powered entirely by wind, sun and water.
Canadian Natural Resources reports Q1 profit down as oil prices slide

Canadian Natural Resources reports Q1 profit down as oil prices slide

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. saw its profits in the first quarter decline 41 per cent year-over-year as oil prices weakened.
Smith accuses Notley of ignoring effect of rising power rates on consumers

Smith accuses Notley of ignoring effect of rising power rates on consumers

CALGARY — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is accusing her chief political rival of not standing up for Albertans when it comes to the cost of living.
Parkland rejects activist investor's call to sell or spin off Burnaby, B.C. refinery

Parkland rejects activist investor's call to sell or spin off Burnaby, B.C. refinery

CALGARY — Parkland Fuel Corp. said Thursday its Burnaby, B.C. refinery is not for sale, even in the face of pressure from an activist investor. The Calgary-based fuel retailer and convenience store operator has been the subject of a campaign by U.S.
Alberta election: Is the province's energy regulator acting in the public interest?

Alberta election: Is the province's energy regulator acting in the public interest?

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Robert L.
Enbridge signs tolling deal with shippers for Mainline pipeline system

Enbridge signs tolling deal with shippers for Mainline pipeline system

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it has reached a deal with shippers for tolling on its Mainline pipeline system, which moves over three million barrels a day of crude oil and liquids from Western Canada.
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