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Topaz Energy raises its 2021 guidance, signals intent to grow by acquisition

Topaz Energy raises its 2021 guidance, signals intent to grow by acquisition

CALGARY — Topaz Energy Corp. is raising its 2021 guidance to recognize recent acquisitions and signalling its intent to continue to be a buyer following its $250-million initial public offering in October.
ASC orders lifetime bans, penalties in Bluforest pump-and-dump scheme

ASC orders lifetime bans, penalties in Bluforest pump-and-dump scheme

CALGARY — The Alberta Securities Commission has ordered permanent market access bans against Cem (Jim) Can, Charles Michael Miller and Bluforest Inc. after finding they acted fraudulently in a pump-and-dump stock market manipulation scheme.
Experts warn young consumers about online fraudsters during Fraud Prevention Month

Experts warn young consumers about online fraudsters during Fraud Prevention Month

CALGARY — Toronto's Amanda George says she was indulging in some late-night retail therapy when she made a $300 impulse buy from an unfamiliar website just before Christmas.
Alberta father concerned by speed limit proposal, delay in organ donation bill

Alberta father concerned by speed limit proposal, delay in organ donation bill

EDMONTON — A father whose son's organs helped others after he died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's disturbed a private member's bill to increase speed limits on major Alberta highways is moving ahead of one to improve organ donations.
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl fuel Oilers in 7-3 win over Flames

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl fuel Oilers in 7-3 win over Flames

CALGARY — The NHL's top two scorers helped unleash the Edmonton Oilers' firepower in a 7-3 romp Wednesday over the host Calgary Flames.
Variants, rise in positivity should factor into Alberta's reopening plans: top doctor

Variants, rise in positivity should factor into Alberta's reopening plans: top doctor

EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor says it's important to consider trends in COVID-19 variant cases and test positivity rates when deciding whether the province should further ease restrictions next week. Chief medical officer Dr.
Police investigate potential hate crime after Confederate flag raised at cemetery

Police investigate potential hate crime after Confederate flag raised at cemetery

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they are investigating after a Confederate flag was found flying on a public flagpole in a cemetery.
Justice Centre says pastor of Edmonton-area church to be released

Justice Centre says pastor of Edmonton-area church to be released

EDMONTON — A group that supports an Alberta pastor jailed after being charged with violating COVID-19 public-health orders says it expects him to be released in the coming days.
Alberta environment minister tells rural areas coal mining doesn't threaten water

Alberta environment minister tells rural areas coal mining doesn't threaten water

EDMONTON — Alberta's environment minister is reassuring rural municipalities in the province's dry south that their water supply isn't threatened by industrial development such as coal mines.
Funding gained for commercial pilot to test radio frequency oilsands tech: Acceleware

Funding gained for commercial pilot to test radio frequency oilsands tech: Acceleware

CALGARY — A company investigating the use of radio frequency energy as a cleaner and cheaper way to produce bitumen from the oilsands says it has the financial means to proceed with a commercial pilot project.
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