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'Toughest community:' Fort McMurray in COVID-19 emergency five years after wildfire

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Almost five years after a massive wildfire forced the evacuation of Fort McMurray, Alta., the northeastern Alberta oilsands hub is in another state of emergency.

Apr 29, 2021 6:00 PM Read more >

'A cautious relief:' COVID-19 vaccinations begin at two Alberta meat plants

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — Jamie Welsh-Rollo was all smiles Thursday as COVID-19 vaccination clinics began at two of Canada's largest beef-packing plants in southern Alberta.

Apr 29, 2021 4:32 PM Read more >

Veteran Calgary Police Service sergeant charged under Alberta's privacy law

CALGARY — A veteran member of the Calgary Police Service has been charged under Alberta's privacy act.

Apr 29, 2021 4:22 PM Read more >

Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire and industry as they gain

Threatened caribou herds in Alberta and British Columbia have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the last twenty years and the pace of loss is picking up, new research says.

Apr 29, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

Baytex Energy raises spending budget, production guidance, as oil prices strengthen

CALGARY — Baytex Energy Corp. is increasing its 2021 capital budget and production guidance as it reports a smaller first-quarter net loss due to strengthening crude oil prices.

Apr 29, 2021 3:28 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames founding co-owner Byron "B.J." Seaman dead at 97

CALGARY — Byron Seaman, one of the founding owners of the Calgary Flames, has died at age 97. Byron James "B.J.

Apr 29, 2021 2:46 PM Read more >

Trans Mountain pipeline operator wins fight to avoid naming its insurance companies

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator says it has decided to grant a request by the operator of the Trans Mountain pipeline to protect the identity of its insurers in its regulatory filings.

Apr 29, 2021 12:11 PM Read more >

Whitecap touts carbon capture growth opportunities, reports Q1 record production

CALGARY — The CEO of Whitecap Resources Inc.

Apr 29, 2021 11:54 AM Read more >

Alberta to ship more vaccine, change rules to fight COVID-19 in two hot spots

CALGARY — Alberta is ratcheting up the fight in two COVID-19 hot spots by expanding age eligibility for vaccines and directing delivery of more doses.

Apr 28, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

'We miss her:' Father of Alberta teen who died convinced she had COVID-19 variant

MAGRATH, Alta. — Ron Strate says he has received about a thousand messages from people in Canada and around the world who have been touched by the story of his 17-year-old daughter, Sarah.

Apr 28, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >