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Canadian Malartic partners approve $1.7-billion western Quebec gold mine extension

Canadian Malartic partners approve $1.7-billion western Quebec gold mine extension

CALGARY — A plan to spend $1.7 billion over the next seven years to develop the Odyssey underground mine to extend the life of the Canadian Malartic Mine's open pit operation in western Quebec has been approved by its owners.
$400M available in next round of funding to clean up inactive Alberta oil, gas sites

$400M available in next round of funding to clean up inactive Alberta oil, gas sites

EDMONTON — Alberta and the federal government say another $400 million in funding is available to help clean up inactive oil and gas sites in the province. The money includes $100 million for clean up in Indigenous communities.
Former Conservative MP Rob Anders to face tax evasion trial in October

Former Conservative MP Rob Anders to face tax evasion trial in October

CALGARY — A two-week trial has been scheduled in the tax evasion case of former Conservative member of Parliament Rob Anders. His lawyer appeared in Calgary court to enter not guilty pleas on his behalf. The trial is to start Oct. 25.
MNP to buy part of Deloitte's Canada business, gaining 900 workers and 25 offices

MNP to buy part of Deloitte's Canada business, gaining 900 workers and 25 offices

CALGARY — Canadian accounting and consulting firm MNP LLP says it will buy part of Deloitte's Canadian business in a new deal between two of the country's largest professional services firms.
Icemaker Greg Ewasko going the distance in Calgary's curling bubble

Icemaker Greg Ewasko going the distance in Calgary's curling bubble

CALGARY — Greg Ewasko will be an expert on curling bubble life by the time he's done tending Calgary's ice. The icemaker from Oakbank, Man., will spend 52 days making ice for four Curling Canada events at WinSport's Markin MacPhail Centre.
Enbridge anticipates cash flow bounty as Line 3 cost estimate jumps to $9.3 billion

Enbridge anticipates cash flow bounty as Line 3 cost estimate jumps to $9.3 billion

CALGARY — Construction of the U.S. portion of its Line 3 oil pipeline will cost $1.1 billion more than expected due to regulatory and court delays in Minnesota but the CEO of owner Enbridge Inc.
Enbridge reports higher fourth-quarter profits despite rising Line 3 costs

Enbridge reports higher fourth-quarter profits despite rising Line 3 costs

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says its profits rose in the fourth quarter, despite increasing costs of its Line 3 project. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings attributable to shareholders of $1.
Pucks shatter, blades break: Hockey players face off against bitter cold for cancer

Pucks shatter, blades break: Hockey players face off against bitter cold for cancer

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — Brent Saik laughs when asked how 40 players in the world's longest hockey game are handling the bitter cold on an outdoor rink.
Kenney rejects regional rules on COVID-19 for now, says case rates won't allow them

Kenney rejects regional rules on COVID-19 for now, says case rates won't allow them

EDMONTON — Alberta isn't currently looking at varying economic restrictions based on regions, says Premier Jason Kenney, despite growing pressure to do it.
Alberta goes to court in fight with municipality over medical emergency dispatch

Alberta goes to court in fight with municipality over medical emergency dispatch

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is seeking a court order to stop a northern municipality from unilaterally withdrawing from the provincial medical emergency dispatch system.
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