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Surge Energy to buy Fire Sky Energy in deal worth $58 million

CALGARY — Surge Energy Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy Fire Sky Energy Inc. in an agreement valued at $58 million.

Oct 4, 2021 6:06 AM Read more >

Help for Alberta's COVID battle and California spill: In The News for Oct. 4

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Oct 4, 2021 2:30 AM Read more >

'Doing what I want': Injured Humboldt Bronco achieving independence in his recovery

CALGARY — Three years after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed the lives of 11 of his teammates, Ryan Straschnitzki is well on his way to reaching a major goal — the ability to live an independent life.

Oct 4, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Alberta elk ranchers want province to OK hunt farms despite disease, ethical concerns

Alberta game ranchers are lobbying governments in the province in a renewed attempt to legalize hunt farms.

Oct 3, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Stampeders down Roughriders 23-17, but Stamps QB Mitchell doesn't finish game

CALGARY — Shawn Bane and Malik Henry scored the first touchdowns of their CFL careers for the Calgary Stampeders in a 23-17 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. Bane, who was signed by the Stampeders on Sept.

Oct 2, 2021 9:47 PM Read more >

Puljujarvi scores twice, Nugent-Hopkins gets winner as Oilers down Jets in pre-season

EDMONTON — Jesse Puljujarvi continues to cement his position as Connor McDavid’s full-time linemate.

Oct 2, 2021 8:41 PM Read more >

Military to 'be in position' Monday to decide where to deploy nurses in Alberta

OTTAWA — Public Safety Canada says a contingent from the Canadian Armed Forces is expected to "be in position" Monday to decide where to deploy eight critical care nurses that will help Alberta combat the fourth wave of COVID-19.

Oct 2, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

'Run everywhere': Fledgling Maverick Party intends to up its game after poor results

CALGARY — The interim leader of the fledgling Maverick Party says it will be making some key changes after a disappointing result in last month's federal election.

Oct 2, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Manitoba Bisons down Alberta Golden Bears 31-17 in U Sports football

EDMONTON — Gavin Cobb caught a pair of touchdown passes for the Manitoba Bisons in a 31-17 win over the Alberta Golden Bears in a U Sports Canada West game Friday.

Oct 2, 2021 1:33 AM Read more >

Gaudreau, Tkachuk lead Calgary Flames to 4-1 pre-season win over Vancouver Canucks

CALGARY — Reunited with some familiar linemates, Johnny Gaudreau felt the chemistry immediately.

Oct 1, 2021 11:38 PM Read more >