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Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector 'exceedingly strong' in 2024

CALGARY — The outlook for Canada's oil and gas industry heading into 2024 is "exceedingly strong," the CEO of Canada's largest drilling rig contracting company said Thursday. Kevin Neveu, CEO of Calgary-based Precision Drilling Corp.

Oct 26, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

'A sculpture garden': acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace

CALGARY — A globally recognized artist is to design the rooftop terrace for the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. The 13,000-square-foot terrace will be housed at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture.

Oct 26, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

Alberta town isolates water main break, asks residents to continue conserving water

COCHRANE, Alta. — A town west of Calgary says crews have isolated the pipe break that led to water restrictions in the community, but it has asked its residents to continue conserving water during the repairs.

Oct 26, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Hurricanes cruise past Thunderbirds 5-0

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Kooper Gizowski scored two goals, Harrison Meneghin earned a 22-save shutout and the Lethbridge Hurricanes took a dominant 5-0 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023 11:29 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says no referendum on CPP without firm exit number

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she would not call a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan until there is a firm, finalized number on how much the province would get should it decide to go it alone.

Oct 25, 2023 6:01 PM Read more >

Finance ministers to meet on Alberta's proposal to leave Canada Pension Plan

TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland agreed to convene a meeting with the finance ministers to discuss Alberta's proposal to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan.

Oct 25, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Lawyers in court for Lethbridge football players accused in locker-room assault

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Four members of a Lethbridge high school football team charged with the sexual assault of a teammate earlier this month did not appear in person at their first court date on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

CPKC lowers earnings expectations due to 'economic headwinds,' port workers strike

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has lowered its financial forecast for the year, citing the cost of weaker consumer demand and the B.C. port workers strike.

Oct 25, 2023 3:22 PM Read more >

Canada Growth Fund invests $90M in Calgary geothermal company

CALGARY — A geothermal energy company is the first recipient of funding from the Canada Growth Fund, the federal government's new $15-billion arm's-length public investment vehicle. Calgary-based Eavor Technologies Inc.

Oct 25, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Health-care standards not met at Alberta correctional centre, report finds

EDMONTON — Two inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre died and three others were hospitalized after receiving poor medical care at the institution, the province's public interest commissioner has found.

Oct 25, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >