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CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says its net earnings surged to $76 million during the third quarter despite a 24 per cent decrease in revenues.

EDMONTON — A northern bush pilot who built a regional carrier into Canada's largest charter airline has died. Max Ward collapsed Monday at his Edmonton home and died in hospital shortly after surrounded by family.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would bring in tolls on roads and bridges, but just for new projects. Transportation Minister Ric McIver says the bill explicitly prohibits user fees on existing roads and bridges.

EDMONTON — A woman who rammed an SUV into the side of an Edmonton fast-food restaurant and critically injured her mother won't serve any time in prison.

Calgary-based Waterous Energy Fund says it intends to launch a formal takeover bid for private junior oilsands producer Osum Oil Sands Corp. to raise its ownership stake to 85 per cent. The private fund is offering to buy to 52.

CALGARY — Canada's two largest railways transported a record monthly total of 6.3 million tonnes of Canadian grain in October. Montreal-based CN Rail ended the month moving 3.27 million tonnes while Canadian Pacific Railway shipped 3.

EDMONTON — FC Edmonton has named Eric Newendorp as its new president and general manager.

CALGARY — The president of the Alberta Prison Justice Society is calling for drastic action after almost two-thirds of inmates at the Calgary Correctional Centre contracted COVID-19.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it’s time to “up our game” when it comes to COVID-19 by putting a lid on super-spreader house parties.