Alberta News

Imperial Oil expects $1.4 billion in capital spending next year

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it expects its capital spending to total $1.4 billion next year.

Dec 17, 2021 6:28 AM Read more >

$Calfrac Well Services names George Armoyan as interim chief executive$

Calfrac Well Services names George Armoyan as interim chief executive

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says George Armoyan has been appointed as interim chief executive officer. In connection with the change, Ronald Mathison move from his role as executive chairman to just chairman of the company.

Dec 17, 2021 6:11 AM Read more >

Puljujarvi leads Oilers past Blue Jackets 5-2; Edmonton snaps six-game losing skid

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have finally broken out of their serious slump. Jesse Puljujarvi had two goals and an assist as the Oilers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday to snap a six-game skid, the last five of which came at home.

Dec 16, 2021 10:51 PM Read more >

Regina's Kali Christ wins gold for Canada at Four Continents speedskating event

CALGARY — Regina’s Kali Christ brought home gold in the women's 1,500 metres on Thursday, the second day of the Four Continents speedskating championship. Christ finished in one minute 57.

Dec 16, 2021 7:02 PM Read more >

N.W.T. replaces Alberta curriculum for junior kindergarten to Grade 12 with B.C.'s

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says it will no longer teach Alberta's curriculum in its schools. The territory says it has signed an agreement with British Columbia to teach its junior kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum instead. N.W.T.

Dec 16, 2021 4:55 PM Read more >

Cenovus to sell Tucker oilsands project for $800M; buyer not yet disclosed

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. says it has reached a deal to sell its Tucker thermal oilsands project in northeast Alberta for $800 million. The Calgary-based company did not immediately disclose the name of the buyer.

Dec 16, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Dube, Kylington added to COVID-19 protocol, 18 Flames players now sidelined

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames announced two more players and another member of the team's support staff were added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, bringing the organization's total number to 30 people.

Dec 16, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >

Canada's Bloemen wins 5,000-metre gold at Four Continents Speed Skating Championship

Calgary's Ted-Jan Bloemen won gold in the men's 5,000-metre event on Tuesday at the Four Continents Speed Skating Championship. Bloemen earned the gold in six minutes 12.38 seconds, Canada's best performance of the day.

Dec 15, 2021 7:51 PM Read more >

Alberta braces for more Omicron, ramps up COVID-19 self tests, loosens health rules

EDMONTON — Alberta is bracing for the Omicron COVID-19 wave by giving away test kits and boosting booster eligibility, but is also relaxing rules to allow both vaccinated and unvaccinated to mix at private gatherings.

Dec 15, 2021 5:17 PM Read more >

Elks sign defensive back Aaron Grymes to two-year extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Aaron Grymes to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The seven-year CFL veteran had 51 defensive tackles and one interception in 13 games last season.

Dec 15, 2021 3:24 PM Read more >