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Calgary, Edmonton mayors expect good relationship with re-elected UCP government

CALGARY — The mayors of Alberta's two largest cities say they expect a good relationship with a re-elected United Conservative Party government, despite its loss of seats in Calgary and Edmonton.
Tabulation change led to delay in voting results: Elections Alberta

Tabulation change led to delay in voting results: Elections Alberta

CALGARY — An Elections Alberta official says a change in how advance "vote anywhere" ballots are counted likely contributed to a delay in publishing the results in Monday's provincial election.
Calgary police launch phone line for sex-trade workers to report assaults, abuse

Calgary police launch phone line for sex-trade workers to report assaults, abuse

Calgary police have a new way for sex workers to report violence and other safety concerns. Called the Bad Date Line, it allows those in the sex trade to report harmful, violent or abusive customers.
Freeland says Liberal government respects Alberta electing Danielle Smith as premier

Freeland says Liberal government respects Alberta electing Danielle Smith as premier

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government respects the choice Albertans have made at the ballot box, as they now face another four years of working with a premier who has been more foe than friend.
Pace of oilsands decarbonization an open question after UCP win in Alberta

Pace of oilsands decarbonization an open question after UCP win in Alberta

CALGARY — In the aftermath of Alberta's election, the province's oil and gas sector is facing a big unknown around the question of government support for decarbonization. Dennis McConaghy, a former executive vice-president at TransCanada Corp.
Pembina Pipeline partnering with Marubeni Corp. on ammonia export project

Pembina Pipeline partnering with Marubeni Corp. on ammonia export project

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has reached an agreement with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. to create an ammonia supply chain for exports to Asian markets.
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Phil Kemp to two-year, two-way extension

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Phil Kemp to two-year, two-way extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Phil Kemp to a two-year, two-way contract extension worth US$1.55 million at the NHL level. The 24-year-old from Greenwich, Conn.
John Daly confirms participation in Calgary's 2023 Shaw Charity Classic

John Daly confirms participation in Calgary's 2023 Shaw Charity Classic

CALGARY — Two-time major championship winner John Daly has confirmed he will play in the 2023 Shaw Charity Classic from Aug. 14-20, the tournament announced Tuesday. Daly, who won the PGA Championship in 1991 and the U.S.
'Miracle on the Prairies:' Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

'Miracle on the Prairies:' Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

Alberta’s United Conservative Party emerged bloodied but still standing in Monday’s bitterly contested provincial election.
In The News for May 30 : Alberta UCP wins majority government

In The News for May 30 : Alberta UCP wins majority government

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ...