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$Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says$

Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd says widespread labour shortages are a challenge for the sector even as a rally in commodity prices helps drive a recovery in the oilpatch.

Nov 2, 2021 12:03 PM Read more >

'If I could do it again, I would': Keith regrets sitting out Blackhawks investigation

EDMONTON — Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith says he should have agreed to be interviewed for an investigation into how the team handled allegations of sexual assault levied by a prospect against a former assistant coach.

Nov 1, 2021 11:59 PM Read more >

Drasaitl dominant as red-hot Edmonton Oilers down Seattle Kraken 5-2

EDMONTON — Monday was a night of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and two assists and three other players scored their first of the season as the Oilers continued their hot start with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

Nov 1, 2021 11:08 PM Read more >

Alberta government, Opposition say the province should be consulted on emissions caps

EDMONTON — Alberta politicians are warning the federal Liberal government that caps on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas will have to be set in consultation with the province.

Nov 1, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector

CALGARY — The federal government must work co-operatively with industry as it looks to draft an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, Alberta business leaders said Monday, or risk far-reaching consequences for the Canadian economy.

Nov 1, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

Calgary sees record October for home sales, on track to break yearly record: CREB

Calgary Real Estate Board says the region experienced a record number of home sales last month and the pace appears on track to continue.

Nov 1, 2021 2:18 PM Read more >

Elks sign recently acquired QB Nick Arbuckle to one-year contract

EDMONTON — Recently acquired quarterback Nick Arbuckle has signed a one-year contract extension with the Edmonton Elks. The deal, announced Monday by the Elks, keeps Arbuckle in Edmonton through the 2022 CFL season.

Nov 1, 2021 10:29 AM Read more >

Scientists hope to link lab bench with pharmacy shelves through Edmonton drug plant

EDMONTON — University researchers and drug developers in Edmonton are joining forces to create what they say will be Canada's first facility that can take the latest scientific pharmaceutical insights from the lab through clinical trials to the marke

Nov 1, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

King, Bains lead Red Deer Rebels past Calgary Hitmen with power-play goals

CALGARY — Ben King and Arshdeep Bains scored power-play goals to lead the Red Deer Rebels to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Hitmen Sunday in the Western Hockey League.

Oct 31, 2021 6:06 PM Read more >

Red Deer Rebels triumph in OT, snap Edmonton Oil Kings' three-game win streak

RED DEER, Alta. — Ben King scored with 34 seconds remaining in overtime – his second goal of the game – to lead the Red Deer Rebels past the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-3 in the Western Hockey League Saturday.

Oct 31, 2021 12:53 AM Read more >