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Suncor reaches deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management

Suncor reaches deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it has reached a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP that will see it undertake a strategic review of its downstream retail business with the goal of "unlocking shareholder value.
Bull rider Buttar fit to be tied in Stampede rodeo

Bull rider Buttar fit to be tied in Stampede rodeo

CALGARY — Dakota Buttar didn’t mind sharing the spotlight with Shane Proctor at the Calgary Stampede rodeo on Sunday. Both Buttar and Proctor posted scores of 88.
Edmonton Oilers sign former Vegas forward Mattias Janmark

Edmonton Oilers sign former Vegas forward Mattias Janmark

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Mattias Janmark to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract.
Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

CALGARY — The pressing global need to slash emissions in the face of a growing climate crisis is driving renewed interest in nuclear power — and few places more sothan in Canada's oilsands.
'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

'I got the call back': Alberta police and emergency services recruit Indigenous youth

Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career
'Imminent threat': Woman charged after female hostage stabbed in Alberta law office

'Imminent threat': Woman charged after female hostage stabbed in Alberta law office

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police say they had no choice but to send a tactical team Thursday to rescue a hostage from a law office because her life was in imminent danger.
Industry minister suggests Rogers outage could weigh on $26-billion Shaw deal

Industry minister suggests Rogers outage could weigh on $26-billion Shaw deal

CALGARY — New comments from federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne suggest last week's massive outage at Rogers Communications Inc. could weigh on the telecom provider's proposed $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.
Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

CALGARY — A horse has been killed after it was injured in a chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede. Organizers say in a statement that the horse on Cody Ridsdale's team was hurt during the fourth heat of Thursday night's competition.
What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

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.
Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge

Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police charges are pending after an employee at an office that provides free legal advice in southern Alberta was taken hostage and injured.
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