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Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension

CALGARY — Ottawa says it is referring the impact assessment of a Suncor Energy Inc. oilsands mine extension in northern Alberta to an independent review panel.

Jan 29, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

CALGARY — The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger commodity price outlook.

Jan 29, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Banff RCMP investigating fatal motor vehicle rollover

A 23-year-old woman from Kelowna, B.C. was killed in the rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff on Wednesday evening (Jan. 27) at approximately 6:50 p.m.

Jan 29, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Mayor Moghrabi says he ordered the lasagna

Lac La Biche County mayor hopes restaurant lunch meeting brings small business awareness

Jan 28, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Jennie's Diner defies restrictions and welcomes patrons for in-person dining

“At least give us some hope, right now, there’s not a lot of hope.”

Jan 28, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Keystone veto has big impacts in the Lakeland

No surprise, but news of K-XL still creates disappointment and concern

Jan 28, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Frances Frost remembered 20 years after fatal cougar attack in Banff

“Cougars are part of nature; you know they are out there and you give them big respect,” said Laura Frost, the mother of Frances Frost who was killed by a cougar in Banff National Park 20 years ago.

Jan 28, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies

Canadians are "Angry Birds" when it comes to climate change, shows a survey the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue.

Jan 28, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

New work permit program for international graduates in Canada taking applications

A new work permit program for international students in Canada is taking applications starting today. The federal government announced the program this month as part of a bid to convince more people to settle in Canada permanently.

Jan 28, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Bonnyville restaurant opens dining area in protest of provincial mandates

Dine-in option goes against provincial Health Orders

Jan 27, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >