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Natural gas straddle plant designed to reduce oilsands emissions with cleaner fuel

Natural gas straddle plant designed to reduce oilsands emissions with cleaner fuel

CALGARY — In the latest project designed to green the oilsands industry, Wolf Midstream says it will build a facility to strip petroleum liquids from natural gas used in operations near Fort McMurray, Alta.
Crescent Point Energy reports $21.7M Q1 profit compared with a loss a year ago

Crescent Point Energy reports $21.7M Q1 profit compared with a loss a year ago

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of $21.7 million compared with a $2.3-billion loss a year ago when oil prices were falling at the start of the pandemic.
Crescent Point: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Crescent Point: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) _ Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $17.1 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
Alberta justice minister sorry for saying feds, others rooting for COVID disaster

Alberta justice minister sorry for saying feds, others rooting for COVID disaster

EDMONTON — Alberta’s justice minister says he was wrong to accuse Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, Alberta’s Opposition N-D-P, and the media of rooting for COVID-19 to buckle his province’s health system.
Alberta takes legal action against pastor, rodeo organizers for gatherings

Alberta takes legal action against pastor, rodeo organizers for gatherings

CALGARY — A court date has been set for a Calgary pastor and two rodeo organizers have been ordered to appear in court after they were all accused of violating public health orders in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
NXT: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

NXT: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) _ NXT Energy Solutions Inc. (NSFDF) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.3 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents.
Alberta government knew bighorn sheep contaminated with coal mine selenium: scientist

Alberta government knew bighorn sheep contaminated with coal mine selenium: scientist

EDMONTON — Some herds of Alberta's provincial animal are heavily contaminated with selenium from old coal mines, says research from a retired senior government biologist.
Jewish group extremely disturbed by reports of Hitler Youth flags in Alberta towns

Jewish group extremely disturbed by reports of Hitler Youth flags in Alberta towns

A prominent Jewish organization says it is extremely disturbed by reports of Hitler Youth flags being displayed in two Alberta towns within days of each other.
Oilsands producer Suncor and utility Atco to pursue 'world-class' hydrogen project

Oilsands producer Suncor and utility Atco to pursue 'world-class' hydrogen project

CALGARY — Oilsands producer Suncor Energy Inc. is partnering with utility Atco Ltd. on a "multibillion-dollar" project to produce more than 300,000 tonnes per year of hydrogen.
Other provinces looking at Saskatchewan's plan to tie COVID-19 vaccines to reopening

Other provinces looking at Saskatchewan's plan to tie COVID-19 vaccines to reopening

CALGARY — Neighbouring provinces are eyeing Saskatchewan's plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions in tandem with vaccination rates, but experts are warning the approach could lead some to a false sense of security.
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