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Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

CALGARY — Investments in oil and gas production are important and must continue in tandem with increased investment in renewable and clean technologies, the deputy head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
Alberta announces new municipal infrastructure grant, but minister says more needed

Alberta announces new municipal infrastructure grant, but minister says more needed

Alberta's municipalities can apply for a share of a new $20-million provincial infrastructure grant, but Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says more funding is needed.
Smith says she's waiting on Nenshi to declare his intent before calling byelection

Smith says she's waiting on Nenshi to declare his intent before calling byelection

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's waiting for NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to declare where he intends to run for office before she calls a byelection in Lethbridge.
Police watchdog: Alberta RCMP justified in shooting assault suspect

Police watchdog: Alberta RCMP justified in shooting assault suspect

COLD LAKE, Alta. — Alberta's police oversight agency says an officer was justified in fatally shooting a man who, while high on meth, assaulted a woman, choked her dog, stole her car keys and stabbed a police dog.
Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta

Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta

CALGARY — Two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations have opened in Alberta to help heavy-haul trucks get off diesel and reduce their environmental footprint.
By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

A look at women's hockey in Canada: — In the 2023-24 hockey season, there were 108,313 women and girls registered as players in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs, which represented 19.
Hockey Canada releases discussion paper on state of the women's game

Hockey Canada releases discussion paper on state of the women's game

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has identified some of the challenges it faces in reaching its goal of having more than 170,000 girls and women playing hockey in Canada by 2030.
Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — The Alberta government announced Monday that it's building 250 modular housing units in Jasper for residents displaced by wildfire.
Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

Edmonton Oilers sign first-round pick Sam O'Reilly to three-year entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Sam O’Reilly to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday. O'Reilly, an 18-year-old Toronto native, was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the NHL Draft last June.
Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what's next?

Six months on, what has the Trans Mountain pipeline project achieved and what's next?

CALGARY — Nearly six months after its opening, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is boosting Canada's energy sector as promised — but questions still linger about who will pay for the project's massive cost overruns.