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Power producer TransAlta raises financial outlook for the year, reports Q2 loss

Power producer TransAlta raises financial outlook for the year, reports Q2 loss

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. raised its financial outlook for the year as it reported a loss of $12 million in its second quarter.
Kenney continues to back Alberta's COVID-19 plan despite growing concerns

Kenney continues to back Alberta's COVID-19 plan despite growing concerns

CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney says he remains confident in Alberta's decision to lift COVID-19 safety measures — despite growing concerns from physicians.
Cooper to guide Team Canada in Beijing, so long as NHL players compete

Cooper to guide Team Canada in Beijing, so long as NHL players compete

CALGARY — If NHL players are able to participate at the upcoming Beijing Olympics — and that remains a big "if" — Canada will have a two-time Stanley Cup champion behind its bench.
Brookfield Infrastructure extends Inter Pipeline takeover offer to Aug. 20

Brookfield Infrastructure extends Inter Pipeline takeover offer to Aug. 20

CALGARY — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has extended its takeover offer for Inter Pipeline Ltd. to Aug. 20. The company has offered $20 in cash or 0.
'Boom, they were gone:' Alberta trainers mourn loss of two horses struck by lightning

'Boom, they were gone:' Alberta trainers mourn loss of two horses struck by lightning

SUNDRE, Alta. — A large dirt mound at the top of a green pasture in central Alberta is a reminder that tragedy can strike like lightning.
Mitchell's friends cheer gold medallist while wearing her old racing skin suits

Mitchell's friends cheer gold medallist while wearing her old racing skin suits

EDMONTON — As Kelsey Mitchell was cycling for Olympic gold in Tokyo, her friends back home in Edmonton were donning her old racing skin suits and cheering her on as they watched the track competition on Nicole Ruptash's deck.
CPL roundup: Cavalry FC blanks Valour FC 1-0, Forge edges Atletico 2-0

CPL roundup: Cavalry FC blanks Valour FC 1-0, Forge edges Atletico 2-0

CALGARY — Mohamed Farsi scored the lone goal Sunday as Cavalry FC blanked Valour FC 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action. Farsi put his side ahead in the 41st minute and Cavalry hung on through the second half for the win.
Ottawa Redblacks open season with 16-12 victory over Edmonton Elks

Ottawa Redblacks open season with 16-12 victory over Edmonton Elks

EDMONTON — The secondary was first rate for the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday as they made a pretty good start of exorcising the demons from their three-win campaign in 2019.
Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders

Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders

CALGARY — After recording his first CFL victory as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Ryan Dinwiddie praised his players for their come-from-behind effort.
Alberta's NDP calls for inquiry following report on province's first wave response

Alberta's NDP calls for inquiry following report on province's first wave response

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition is repeating its call for a public inquiry following the release of an independent report into the United Conservative government's handling of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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