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Politicians raise concerns about carbon pricing benefits given to oilsands companies

Politicians raise concerns about carbon pricing benefits given to oilsands companies

EDMONTON — Federal and Alberta Opposition politicians want the province to be more transparent about a government program supporting profitable oilsands and other energy companies that say carbon pricing hurts their competitiveness.
Company behind proposed Calgary-Banff rail link asks province to kick in

Company behind proposed Calgary-Banff rail link asks province to kick in

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday his government sees potential merit in a proposed $1.
Alberta government passes rules on election dates, financing as fall sitting wraps up

Alberta government passes rules on election dates, financing as fall sitting wraps up

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wrapped up its fall sitting Wednesday after Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservatives debated long into the early morningto pass a controversial election financing bill.
Feds expected to release details of carbon capture tax credit soon, says Cenovus

Feds expected to release details of carbon capture tax credit soon, says Cenovus

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc.
Kenney touts 'Alberta is back' in first speech to Calgary Chamber since 2019

Kenney touts 'Alberta is back' in first speech to Calgary Chamber since 2019

CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney used his first address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce since the start of the pandemic to tout the recovery of Alberta's economy amid high energy prices.
'Does this save lives?' Concerns raised about Alberta overdose response app

'Does this save lives?' Concerns raised about Alberta overdose response app

CALGARY — As concerns grow about a made-in-Alberta mobile app aimed at curbing drug overdose deaths, the government says it has full confidence in the platform and its developers.
Canadian Pacific shareholders green-light purchase of Kansas City Southern

Canadian Pacific shareholders green-light purchase of Kansas City Southern

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says shareholders have given a big thumbs-up to its deal to buy U.S. railway Kansas City Southern. CP says its stockholders voted 99.
Companies in race to develop sustainable jet fuel in face of climate crisis

Companies in race to develop sustainable jet fuel in face of climate crisis

CALGARY — When United Airlines flew a plane full of passengers from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1, it did it with one engine 100 per cent powered by fuel made from corn sugar. It was a historic first, according to the airline.
Eriksson Ek has two points, Wild keep rolling with 4-1 win over Edmonton

Eriksson Ek has two points, Wild keep rolling with 4-1 win over Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Minnesota Wild keep piling up the wins, and the goals. Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist as the Wild won their seventh straight game, rolling over the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 Tuesday.
Alberta's chief medical officer says most of 11 Omicron COVID cases were vaccinated

Alberta's chief medical officer says most of 11 Omicron COVID cases were vaccinated

EDMONTON — Alberta's total number of Omicron variant COVID-19 cases remains at 11, but the province's chief medical officer of health expects that number to grow. Dr.
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