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Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the government may have to lower how much it expects to take in from oil this year, but the overall budget outlook remains optimistic.
Petro-Canada payments systems largely restored in wake of cyberattack: Suncor

Petro-Canada payments systems largely restored in wake of cyberattack: Suncor

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is making progress in resolving the customer disruptions that have occurred this week in the wake of a cyberattack against the oil and gas company.
In the news today: Potential gravesites found at Alberta residential school

In the news today: Potential gravesites found at Alberta residential school

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

Search suggests 88 potential graves at residential school in northern Alberta

Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier remembers never feeling safe during the decade he spent at a residential school in northern Alberta.
Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

Canadians to save at the pump this long weekend compared to a year ago

CALGARY — Canadians heading out on the road for the July 1 long weekend are going to find filling up at the pumps much less shock-inducing than it was a year ago. The national average gasoline price hit an all-time high — surpassing $2.
Calgary's new cancer centre to be named after Arthur Child following $50M donation

Calgary's new cancer centre to be named after Arthur Child following $50M donation

Calgary's newly built cancer centre has received a $50-million donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation. The donation, announced at a news conference Wednesday, means the $1.4-billion building is now named the Arthur J.E.
Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal

Flames sign recently acquired forward Sharangovich to two-year, $6.2-million deal

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed recently acquired forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year, US$6.2-million deal.
Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

Alberta sees highest drug poisoning deaths in April, experts say better model needed

EDMONTON — Experts say Alberta's model for combating drug poisoning in the province is not working as opioid-related deaths reached an all-time high this April.
Suncor cyberattack likely to cost company millions of dollars, expert says

Suncor cyberattack likely to cost company millions of dollars, expert says

CALGARY — The systems breach at Suncor Energy Inc. will likely cost the company millions of dollars before it is able to resolve the issue, according to a cybersecurity expert.
Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw

Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw

More than 100 Alberta doctors have signed an open letter to express concern about a decision to revoke a job offer to the province's former chief medical officer of health. Dr.
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