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Engine Capital backs Simpson Oil's call for strategic review at Parkland

CALGARY — An activist investor has sent a letter to the board of directors at Parkland Corp. backing a call from the company's largest shareholder for a strategic review at the fuel retailer. U.S.

Apr 17, 2024 8:34 AM Read more >

WHL roundup: Sidorov nets hat trick as Blades beat Rebels 8-5, lead series 3-0

RED DEER, Alta. — Egor Sidorov scored three goals, including the winner, as the visiting Saskatoon Blades beat the Red Deer Rebels 8-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Tuesday night.

Apr 17, 2024 12:07 AM Read more >

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.

Apr 16, 2024 11:27 PM Read more >

TC Energy pipeline rupture sparks wildfire near Edson, Alta.

CALGARY — A natural gas pipeline owned by TC Energy Corp. ruptured near Edson, Alta., on Tuesday, sparking a wildfire. The Calgary-based pipeline operator confirmed the rupture in a statement late Tuesday afternoon.

Apr 16, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

RCMP officer cleared in deadly shooting on Alberta First Nation

EDMONTON — Alberta's police watchdog says an officer didn't commit a criminal offence following a deadly shooting three years ago.

Apr 16, 2024 5:11 PM Read more >

Edmonton doctors say too few neonatal beds, staff endangering babies

EDMONTON — A doctors' group says neonatal intensive care units in Edmonton have been too full and it's putting vulnerable babies at risk.

Apr 16, 2024 4:42 PM Read more >

Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning

EDMONTON — Documents released under Alberta Freedom of Information laws confirm the United Conservative Party government was talking with the coal industry about relaxing a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from open-pit mines long before mak

Apr 16, 2024 4:06 PM Read more >

Oilers bite Sharks 9-2, McDavid earns 100th assist

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid achieved a rare feat as his team was administering a rare beating.

Apr 16, 2024 12:17 AM Read more >

Oilers captain Connor McDavid becomes 4th player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid has achieved something only three other people in the NHL have ever done.

Apr 15, 2024 11:19 PM Read more >

Oilers captain Connor McDavid records 100th assist of NHL season

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has achieved something only three other people in the NHL have ever done.

Apr 15, 2024 10:29 PM Read more >