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Alberta business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic

Alberta business owner apologetic for renting salon to party with DJ during pandemic

EDMONTON — An Edmonton business owner is apologizing for renting out her nail salon for a large weekend party despite COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON — Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains.
New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames

New head coach Darryl Sutter conducts his first on-ice practice with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — They have just three wins in their last 10 games, but Darryl Sutter isn't expecting to make wholesale changes with the Calgary Flames.
Electric vehicles expected to boost Canadian mining growth, industry panel agrees

Electric vehicles expected to boost Canadian mining growth, industry panel agrees

CALGARY — Mining industry insiders say opportunities for Canada are rising with world demand, technical advances and political support for electric vehicles.
Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says taxpayers won’t be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL oil pipeline. “Our total exposure is just under $1.3 billion.
Calgary massage therapist found guilty on 11 sexual assault counts, acquitted on five

Calgary massage therapist found guilty on 11 sexual assault counts, acquitted on five

CALGARY — A massage therapist accused of inappropriately touching male clients during appointments has been found guilty of 11 counts of sexual assault.
Inter Pipeline board unanimously rejects Brookfield Infrastructure hostile offer

Inter Pipeline board unanimously rejects Brookfield Infrastructure hostile offer

CALGARY — A hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP that values Inter Pipeline Ltd. at $7.1 billion has been officially rejected by the target company.
Energy regulator invites comment on Trans Mountain pipeline's insurer secrecy request

Energy regulator invites comment on Trans Mountain pipeline's insurer secrecy request

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator is inviting public comment on a request by the operator of the Trans Mountain pipeline to protect the identity of its insurers, with the comment period extending beyond the requested deadline.
Secure Energy shares soar on $478-million friendly Tervita takeover

Secure Energy shares soar on $478-million friendly Tervita takeover

CALGARY — Shares in Secure Energy Services Inc. were trading higher after it announced an all-stock deal to buy oilfield waste disposal rival Tervita Corp., the latest in a string of consolidation transactions in the oilpatch. Secure is offering 1.
Oilers open three-game homestand against Senators with 3-2 victory

Oilers open three-game homestand against Senators with 3-2 victory

EDMONTON — Giving up a goal less than a minute into the game didn't rattle the Edmonton Oilers. Kailer Yamamoto scored the first of three straight goals by Edmonton, and the Oilers held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday.
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