Alberta News

Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19

CALGARY — A survey by energy labour market organization PetroLMI shows that more than two-thirds of the employers in Canada's oil and gas sector imposed labour cost reduction measures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, including 37 per c

Nov 20, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

Lawyer for former MP Rob Anders needs month to review evidence in tax evasion case

CALGARY — A court case involving former Conservative MP Rob Anders has been adjourned a month to give his lawyer time to review an extensive amount of material related to tax evasion charges against his client.

Nov 20, 2020 11:06 AM Read more >

Santa on wheels: St. Nick gets new open-air ride as pandemic drags into holidays

CALGARY — For Santa sightings this holiday season, don't look for a sleigh soaring across the sky. Look for a revamped food truck cruising the streets. Calgary-based Santa School, which trains aspiring St.

Nov 19, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

Olympic champ Kyle Shewfelt laments another COVID-19 closure of gymnastics club

CALGARY — Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt is frustrated he's had to close his Calgary gymnastics club to curb COVID-19 while other group activities are allowed to continue.

Nov 19, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

Alberta ends carding, brings in new rules on when police can stop and question

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has banned the practice of carding by police and is bringing in new rules on when officers can randomly stop and question people.

Nov 19, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

Edmonton asks province for stricter COVID-19 rules to reduce rising case numbers

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says he's talking to other mayors about how municipalities could work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but he would prefer to see the provincial government step up with stricter measures.

Nov 19, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

Junior producer Osum Oil Sands rejects Waterous Energy Fund share offer as inadequate

CALGARY — Private junior oilsands producer Osum Oil Sands Corp. says shareholders should reject a $126-million bid by Calgary investment firm Waterous Energy Fund to nearly double its ownership stake.

Nov 19, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

Pandemic resurgence blunts refined fuel demand recovery, says Imperial Oil CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd. says rising COVID-19 infection numbers have stalled a recovery in demand for vehicle fuels produced in its Canadian refineries from the depths of the pandemic lockdowns in March and April.

Nov 19, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

AIMCo chief executive to exit from Alberta's embattled fund manager by June 2021

CALGARY — The chief executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. is expected to leave the post by next June — a few months earlier than planned before the Alberta fund manager's investment track record came under fire earlier this year.

Nov 19, 2020 12:07 PM Read more >

Alberta police watchdog investigating man's death after officer injured

EDMONTON — Police say a driver who hit and injured an officer with a stolen vehicle on a major freeway through Edmonton shot and killed himself.

Nov 19, 2020 11:43 AM Read more >