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Just Energy granted court protection from creditors after Texas storm losses

Just Energy granted court protection from creditors after Texas storm losses

CALGARY — Canadian natural gas and electricity retailer Just Energy Group Inc. says it has received court protection from creditors in Canada and the United States after incurring losses during severe winter storms in Texas last month.
Complaint over Alberta judge's comments about medical expert's accent moving ahead

Complaint over Alberta judge's comments about medical expert's accent moving ahead

CALGARY — A complaint over comments an Alberta judge made about a Nigerian-born medical examiner's accent is now before a member of the Canadian Judicial Council's conduct committee. Dr.
Newmont strikes $393-million deal to buy B.C. mining explorer GT Gold Corp.

Newmont strikes $393-million deal to buy B.C. mining explorer GT Gold Corp.

CALGARY — International gold producer Newmont Corp. says it has struck a deal to take over the junior Canadian miner developing the Tatogga gold-copper discoveries in the Golden Triangle region of northwest B.C.
Matt Dunstone gets an assist at the Brier from a small town in Saskatchewan

Matt Dunstone gets an assist at the Brier from a small town in Saskatchewan

CALGARY — Matt Dunstone's curling team continued to parlay the generosity of a Saskatchewan small town into its strong start at the Canadian men's championship. Dunstone's foursome downed Quebec 9-6 on Tuesday for a third straight win.
No guarantee of third trial for parents in Alberta child's death: law professor

No guarantee of third trial for parents in Alberta child's death: law professor

CALGARY — A law professor says there is no guarantee the Crown will move ahead with a third trial for Alberta parents first convicted and then found not guilty in their ill son's death.
Alberta business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic

Alberta business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic

EDMONTON — An Edmonton business owner is apologizing for renting out her nail salon for a large weekend party despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON — Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains.
New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames

New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — They have just three wins in their last 10 games, but Darryl Sutter isn't expecting to make wholesale changes with the Calgary Flames.
Electric vehicles expected to boost Canadian mining growth, industry panel agrees

Electric vehicles expected to boost Canadian mining growth, industry panel agrees

CALGARY — Mining industry insiders say opportunities for Canada are rising with world demand, technical advances and political support for electric vehicles.
Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says taxpayers won’t be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL oil pipeline. “Our total exposure is just under $1.3 billion.
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