Alberta News

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames announced centre Mikael Backlund and another member of the team's support staff have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Friday, bringing the number of people sidelined in the organization to 32.

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has dismissed an application by four doctors who wanted to be exempt from an Alberta Health Services requirement that all health-care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. says Strathcona Resources Ltd. will be the purchaser of its Tucker thermal oilsands project in northeast Alberta.

CALGARY — The WestJet Group says Austrian Airlines CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech has been named as its next chief executive.

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it expects its capital spending to total $1.4 billion next year.

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says George Armoyan has been appointed as interim chief executive officer. In connection with the change, Ronald Mathison move from his role as executive chairman to just chairman of the company.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have finally broken out of their serious slump. Jesse Puljujarvi had two goals and an assist as the Oilers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday to snap a six-game skid, the last five of which came at home.

CALGARY — Regina’s Kali Christ brought home gold in the women's 1,500 metres on Thursday, the second day of the Four Continents speedskating championship. Christ finished in one minute 57.

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says it will no longer teach Alberta's curriculum in its schools. The territory says it has signed an agreement with British Columbia to teach its junior kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum instead. N.W.T.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. says it has reached a deal to sell its Tucker thermal oilsands project in northeast Alberta for $800 million. The Calgary-based company did not immediately disclose the name of the buyer.