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TransAlta cancels wind power project over new government rules on development

TransAlta cancels wind power project over new government rules on development

CALGARY — A major Alberta utility has cancelled a large wind power project in response to new government rules on where such developments can be built.
Bedard, Fantilli, Celebrini headline young roster at world hockey championship

Bedard, Fantilli, Celebrini headline young roster at world hockey championship

CALGARY — Forwards Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli and Macklin Celebrini will be part of a young Canadian squad looking to defend its gold medal at this year's world men's hockey championship, Hockey Canada released its initial 22-player roster Friday f
Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women's health

Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women's health

CALGARY — Alberta is expanding the screening process for all newborns in the province and supporting more research related to women's health.
Pipeline operator TC Energy sees natural gas deliveries rise as power demand booms

Pipeline operator TC Energy sees natural gas deliveries rise as power demand booms

CALGARY — Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. achieved record deliveries on its natural gas pipeline systems in the first quarter, thanks to booming North American electricity demand.
Canada gets another chance at world para hockey title at home

Canada gets another chance at world para hockey title at home

CALGARY — Canada's para hockey team gets another swing at winning a world championship on home ice. Canada hosted the world para hockey championship for the first time in 2023 in Moose Jaw, Sask.
Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities

Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities

EDMONTON — The Alberta government, in the face of mounting criticism, says it will make changes to a bill that gives Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet unfettered power to overturn local bylaws and fire mayors and councillors.
Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

EDMONTON — A corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage plan is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks, analysts suggest. Capital Power's decision not to pursue its $2.
Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon

Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon

EDMONTON — During what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get. “Rest is always a good thing,” captain Connor McDavid said.
Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. said Thursday the 157 Canadian fuel and convenience store locations it has put up for sale are generating a great deal of interest from prospective buyers.
Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent

Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
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