Alberta COVID-19 restrictions impacting provincial job market
Alberta is expected to take another hit on the job front in May with the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions. A study shows a third wave impact of up to …
Cenovus Energy reports $220M Q1 profit compared with a loss a year ago
The CEO of Cenovus Energy Inc. says more than half of the job cuts from its takeover of rival Husky Energy Inc. have been completed and it’s is well on …
Alberta restauranteurs hope for reimbursement in light of COVID-19 patio ban
Laura Coles, Prairie Dog Brewing co-owner, said they just secured approvals from their landlord and spent $10,000 for their new outdoor dining space, only to have it shut down in …
Fort McMurray: Adversity and Resilience
Monday marks the five-year anniversary of Fort McMurray being evacuated, as a massive wildfire ravaged the northern Alberta community. In the years that have followed, the urban area has also …
‘Fort Mac Strong’ evolved: How a community has coped with five years of disasters
Five years after a wildfire tore through Fort McMurray, most residents have rebuilt. But since the fire, people in the northern Alberta community have dealt with floods, a pandemic and …
The future of Fort McMurray through the eyes of a local teenager
After spending her most formative years watching multiple disasters hit Fort McMurray, promising Grade 12 student Luiza Pinto talks to Breanna Karstens-Smith about adversity, resilience and her future: “Living in …
Imperial Oil shares rise on dividend bump, strong production
Shares in Imperial Oil Ltd. rose on Friday after raising its dividend by nearly 23 per cent after reporting that first-quarter oil and gas production beat analyst expectations. The Calgary-based …
Impact of coal mining in Rocky Mountains on tourism not considered, Alberta official says
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 22, 2021 4:44 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ An Alberta government official says …
Oil industry still recovering 1 year after commodity’s historic freefall into negative pricing territory
A COVID-19 catchphrase that has emerged during this prolonged pandemic seems to be applicable to the current state of Alberta’s oil sector: “Things may look a little bit different this …
Alberta advocates celebrate federal childcare plan; UCP says more details needed
Alberta child-care advocates are celebrating the federal government’s commitment Monday to bring the cost of childcare down to more affordable levels Canada-wide, saying it will allow more Albertans to get …