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Saddle bronc runs deep in Alberta's Hay clan

Saddle bronc runs deep in Alberta's Hay clan

CALGARY — Rod Hay continues to live the rodeo life, but times three. An eight-time national champion and winner of four Calgary Stampede titles, no other Canadian saddle bronc rider has qualified for more world championships.
Crescent Point Energy raising quarterly dividend again

Crescent Point Energy raising quarterly dividend again

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. is raising its quarterly dividend after announcing it has sold off some of its non-core assets and reached its net debt target ahead of schedule.
Commute got you down? Enter the 'karaoke bus,' coming soon to Calgary streets

Commute got you down? Enter the 'karaoke bus,' coming soon to Calgary streets

CALGARY — Commute got you down? Calgary Transit thinks karaoke may be the answer. The agency says a "karaoke bus" will "entertain" random routes throughout the city over the summer, starting next week.
Cannabis retailer High Tide buying nine stores from Choom Holdings for $5.1M

Cannabis retailer High Tide buying nine stores from Choom Holdings for $5.1M

CALGARY — Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to buy nine stores from Choom Holdings Inc. for $5.1 million in shares.
'Pent up demand': Calgary Stampede returns with parade, spectators and no limits

'Pent up demand': Calgary Stampede returns with parade, spectators and no limits

CALGARY — The rides are going up, concession stands are waiting, stuffed animals are displayed at games tables and the Calgary Stampede is raring to go Friday in its first return to full capacity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta extends electricity rebate program until December at a cost of about $600M

Alberta extends electricity rebate program until December at a cost of about $600M

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will extend its electricity rebates until the end of the year as the cost of living continues to rise.
Telus Corp. marks opening of Telus Sky in downtown Calgary

Telus Corp. marks opening of Telus Sky in downtown Calgary

CALGARY — Telus Corp. marked the opening of its new 60-storey Calgary headquarters on Wednesday. The new $400-million skyscraper, Telus Sky, has been in development for nine years and is now the third-tallest building in downtown Calgary.
First set of tickets for Pope's mass in Edmonton booked within minutes

First set of tickets for Pope's mass in Edmonton booked within minutes

EDMONTON — Thousands of tickets for the Pope's open-air mass at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium were all booked about 15 minutes after they were made available to the public for free.
Tidewater pleads guilty to 2019 acidic water release

Tidewater pleads guilty to 2019 acidic water release

CALGARY — Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. has pleaded guilty to a charge related to the company's release of acidic water in west-central Alberta in October 2019.
Elks turn to Canadian QB Ford as they try to end home skid with win over Stamps

Elks turn to Canadian QB Ford as they try to end home skid with win over Stamps

EDMONTON — Last week, rookie Tre Ford became the first Canadian quarterback to start for the Edmonton Elks franchise in more than 50 years.
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