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Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions.
Indigenous illustrator of new Marvel comic hopes Aboriginal women feel inspired

Indigenous illustrator of new Marvel comic hopes Aboriginal women feel inspired

EDMONTON — Indigenous illustrator Kyle Charles says hundreds of people have reached out to congratulate and thank him for his creations in a new Marvel anthology that tells the story of an Aboriginal mutant.
Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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