Alberta News

Edmonton asks province for stricter COVID-19 rules to reduce rising case numbers

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says he's talking to other mayors about how municipalities could work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but he would prefer to see the provincial government step up with stricter measures.

Nov 19, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

Junior producer Osum Oil Sands rejects Waterous Energy Fund share offer as inadequate

CALGARY — Private junior oilsands producer Osum Oil Sands Corp. says shareholders should reject a $126-million bid by Calgary investment firm Waterous Energy Fund to nearly double its ownership stake.

Nov 19, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

Pandemic resurgence blunts refined fuel demand recovery, says Imperial Oil CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd. says rising COVID-19 infection numbers have stalled a recovery in demand for vehicle fuels produced in its Canadian refineries from the depths of the pandemic lockdowns in March and April.

Nov 19, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

AIMCo chief executive to exit from Alberta's embattled fund manager by June 2021

CALGARY — The chief executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. is expected to leave the post by next June — a few months earlier than planned before the Alberta fund manager's investment track record came under fire earlier this year.

Nov 19, 2020 12:07 PM Read more >

Alberta police watchdog investigating man's death after officer injured

EDMONTON — Police say a driver who hit and injured an officer with a stolen vehicle on a major freeway through Edmonton shot and killed himself.

Nov 19, 2020 11:43 AM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak puts Canmore Nordic Centre skiers in quarantine

CANMORE, Alta. — An outbreak of 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 has occurred at the Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alta.

Nov 18, 2020 8:07 PM Read more >

Alberta expecting 680,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine early in new year

EDMONTON — Alberta expects to receive 680,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine early in the new year, but there are still hurdles and unknowns, says the province's chief medical health officer.

Nov 18, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >

Drilling forecast calls for 14 per cent rebound in 2021 from depths of 2020 activity

CALGARY — The organization that represents Canadian drilling contractors is forecasting a 14 per cent increase in the number of oil and gas wells to be drilled in Canada in 2021 compared with historic lows this year, but warns the outlook remains dep

Nov 18, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Wood pellet firm Peak Renewables buys Canfor forest tenure, idled mills in for Nelson

CALGARY — The CEO of wood pellet maker Peak Renewables says deals to buy forest tenure and mill assets in the Fort Nelson area of northeastern B.C. from Canfor Corp. are part of its plan to build a new 600,000-tonne-per-year pellet plant there.

Nov 18, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >

Enbridge Gas to blend hydrogen with natural gas for consumers in Markham, Ont.

CALGARY — Consumers in the Markham area of southern Ontario will soon be receiving a little hydrogen to go with the natural gas they use to fuel their furnaces and hot water heaters. Enbridge Gas and partner Cummins Inc.

Nov 18, 2020 12:06 PM Read more >