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First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

OTTAWA — Chiefs of First Nations affected by releases of wastewater from an oilsands mine excoriated Alberta's regulator at a House of Commons committee hearing, calling it a system that serves theindustry and not the public.
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Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over antisemitic posts

Member of Alberta multiculturalism council resigns over antisemitic posts

EDMONTON — A member of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new multiculturalism panel resigned Monday after the Opposition resurrected past antisemitic social media posts.
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A healthy Leon Draisaitl can add playoff wallop to Edmonton's one-two punch

A healthy Leon Draisaitl can add playoff wallop to Edmonton's one-two punch

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl was a prolific, post-season playmaker for the Edmonton Oilers even with a high-ankle sprain less than a year ago. If the big centre can stay healthy through the 2023 NHL playoffs, the No.
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Calgary Flames GM Treliving turns down extension, leaves team after nine seasons

Calgary Flames GM Treliving turns down extension, leaves team after nine seasons

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are on the hunt for a new general manager after it was announced on Monday that Brad Treliving had left the team after nine seasons. “The Calgary Flames and Brad Treliving have mutually agreed to part ways.
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Alberta NDP promises $200 million to create post-secondary campus in downtown Calgary

Alberta NDP promises $200 million to create post-secondary campus in downtown Calgary

CALGARY — Alberta's Opposition NDP is promising up to $200 million to create a post-secondary campus in downtown Calgary if it wins the upcoming election.
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The sale of Teck to a foreign buyer would be a loss for Canada, critics say

The sale of Teck to a foreign buyer would be a loss for Canada, critics say

CALGARY — The hostile takeover of Canada's largest diversified mining company by a foreign entity would weaken this country's chances of becoming a leader in critical minerals, according to industry watchers.
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Calgary Flames, GM Brad Treliving part ways after 9 years

Calgary Flames, GM Brad Treliving part ways after 9 years

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames and general manager Brad Treliving have agreed to part ways after he held that job for nearly a decade.
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Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

CALGARY — Third-generation farmer Greg Sears is more than ready for a crop year without any curve balls in it.
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Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report

Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report

EDMONTON — Alberta's energy regulator is reconsidering a project it approved months ago after receiving a critical report on Fort Hills Energy's plan to mine oilsands from a unique carbon-storing wetland.
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Edmonton Oilers hope last year's long playoff run greases their wheels in 2023

Edmonton Oilers hope last year's long playoff run greases their wheels in 2023

EDMONTON — After their longest playoff run in 16 years in 2022, the Edmonton Oilers have the weapons to go further.
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