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Alberta farmers file what may be first class-action lawsuit over unpaid oil leases

Alberta farmers file what may be first class-action lawsuit over unpaid oil leases

CALGARY — Two Alberta landowners have filed what a lawyer says could be the first class-action lawsuit against an energy company for not making its lease payments.
Michigan defenceman Power out of Canadian junior team selection camp

Michigan defenceman Power out of Canadian junior team selection camp

CALGARY — The University of Michigan will not release defenceman Owen Power to participate in the Canadian junior men's hockey team selection camp.
'Circuit breaker:' Alberta considering options as COVID-19 cases continue to surge

'Circuit breaker:' Alberta considering options as COVID-19 cases continue to surge

EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province is considering a short, but sharp economic lockdown that would act as a “circuit breaker” to help reverse a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. But Dr.
Biden win bad news for Keystone XL, marks new relationship with Canada, experts say

Biden win bad news for Keystone XL, marks new relationship with Canada, experts say

CALGARY — The election of Joe Biden as U.S. president likely spells the end of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but his environmental agenda could help Canadian energy companies better compete with their American rivals, observers said Monday.
Canadian international forward Marcus Haber leaves Cavalry FC after one season

Canadian international forward Marcus Haber leaves Cavalry FC after one season

CALGARY — Canadian international forward Marcus Haber is leaving Cavalry FC after one season. The 31-year-old Vancouver native signed with the Canadian Premier League team on July 31 ahead of the Island Games.
'Stop being so nice': Alberta councillor apologizes for Indigenous homeless comments

'Stop being so nice': Alberta councillor apologizes for Indigenous homeless comments

SLAVE LAKE, Alta. — A northern Alberta councillor says she is deeply sorry for recommending her town stop feeding and "being so nice" to its Indigenous homeless population. At a Sept. 8 council meeting, Slave Lake Coun.
Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he blew his chance in UFC co-main event loss

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he blew his chance in UFC co-main event loss

TORONTO — Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser says he has no problems with the judges' decision in his weekend loss to former UFC champion Andrei (The Pit Bull) Arlovski.
Headwater Exploration signs $100M deal to buy Cenovus's Marten Hills assets

Headwater Exploration signs $100M deal to buy Cenovus's Marten Hills assets

CALGARY — Headwater Exploration Inc. has signed a deal with Cenovus Energy Inc. to buy Cenovus's assets in the Marten Hills area of northern Alberta for approximately $100 million in cash and stock.
Vermilion Energy reports $69.9M third-quarter loss, sales down from year ago

Vermilion Energy reports $69.9M third-quarter loss, sales down from year ago

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says it lost $69.9 million in its third quarter compared with a loss of $10.2 million in the same quarter last year as its sales fell.
COVID challenge: Alberta premier urges end to house parties as infections rise

COVID challenge: Alberta premier urges end to house parties as infections rise

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is strongly urging Albertans to stop holding house parties and get-togethers to bend the curve on sharply rising COVID-19 cases.
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