Alberta News

COVID-19 outbreaks declared in 2 hospitals in Edmonton zone; case numbers on the rise

EDMONTON — High hospitalization rates for COVID-19 are partly due to recent outbreaks at those facilities, Alberta's chief medical officer of health said as she warned of case numbers spiking in the province's two largest cities. Dr.

Oct 16, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

$Calfrac investors approve company plan over Wilks Brothers takeover$

Calfrac investors approve company plan over Wilks Brothers takeover

CALGARY — Shareholders in debt-laden Calgary-based Calfrac Well Services Ltd. have narrowly approved a recapitalization plan proposed by management, thus setting aside a takeover offer from Texas rival Wilks Brothers, LLC.

Oct 16, 2020 1:26 PM Read more >

'First guys out:' western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

RED DEER, Alta. — A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days, but it has nothing to do with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 16, 2020 12:07 PM Read more >

Flames sign forward Andrew Mangiapane to two-year deal with AAV of US$2,425 million

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two year contract with an annual average value of US$2,425 million.

Oct 16, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

AltaGas agrees to pay $715 million to double stake in midstream firm Petrogas

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it has agreed to pay $715 million in cash to privately held SAM Holdings Ltd. to double its ownership share in oil and gas liquids handling firm Petrogas Energy Corp. to 74 per cent.

Oct 16, 2020 8:14 AM Read more >

Man wanted for second-degree murder following fatal shooting in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of an Edmonton man. A statement from the Edmonton Police Service says an arrest warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Aaron Atchooay.

Oct 16, 2020 7:06 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says political staff have taken 7 per cent pay cut

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government's political staffers have taken a seven per cent pay cut and he's using that as a warning to the province's public-sector unions.

Oct 15, 2020 3:18 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says he's still hopeful about Keystone, even if Biden elected

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is still hopeful about the future of the Keystone XL pipeline, even if the Democrats win the U.S. election next month.

Oct 15, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

Oil price stall, global uncertainty prompt caution as oil firms roll out Q3 reports

CALGARY — Higher oil prices are expected to bolster returns as Canadian energy companies report third-quarter results over the next few weeks but observers say a recent stall in the crude price recovery and ongoing oil market uncertainty make increas

Oct 15, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

Western Hockey League announces Jan. 8 start date for next season

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League has announced that its regular season will open on Jan. 8, 2021.

Oct 14, 2020 4:09 PM Read more >