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Oil executives expect sustained period of strong crude prices, survey shows

Oil executives expect sustained period of strong crude prices, survey shows

CALGARY — A new survey shows nine out of 10 Canadian energy sector executives believe oil prices will remain strong for the next three to five years.
Canada's Weir sets sights on solid showing at rebranded Rogers Charity Classic

Canada's Weir sets sights on solid showing at rebranded Rogers Charity Classic

CALGARY — Although Canada’s lone PGA Tour Champions event will have a different name, the goal will still be the same for Mike Weir.
Feds defend carbon capture technology as Alberta project gets cancelled over cost

Feds defend carbon capture technology as Alberta project gets cancelled over cost

OTTAWA — Canada's energy minister is defending carbon capture and storage technology as both effective and affordable, after an Alberta power company walked away from a planned project and a study found that another project got public subsidies to co
Police present but not enforcing injunction at Alberta oil blockade

Police present but not enforcing injunction at Alberta oil blockade

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — Police are present at a blockade of an oil lease road in northern Alberta but say they aren't enforcing an injunction for members of a local First Nation to clear the site.
Nenshi taking heat on labour record from fellow Alberta NDP leadership candidates

Nenshi taking heat on labour record from fellow Alberta NDP leadership candidates

EDMONTON — Candidates vying to be the next leader of Alberta’s Opposition NDP want answers from presumed front-runner Naheed Nenshi about a five-year-old letter that they say signals he is anti-union.
ATCO subsidiary to build new Alberta pipeline to supply gas to petrochemical project

ATCO subsidiary to build new Alberta pipeline to supply gas to petrochemical project

CALGARY — Canadian Utilities Ltd., a subsidiary of Calgary-based holding company ATCO Ltd., plans to build a new, $2-billion natural gas pipeline in Alberta that will supply a massive net-zero petrochemical project being built northeast of Edmonton.
Suncor leasing oil tanker ships to carry crude from Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Suncor leasing oil tanker ships to carry crude from Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is leasing and operating a number of Aframax oil tanker ships to carry crude from the recently completed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to Pacific markets.
Cowboyaki, gator pizza and cheeseburger ice cream on 2024 Calgary Stampede menu

Cowboyaki, gator pizza and cheeseburger ice cream on 2024 Calgary Stampede menu

CALGARY — The appropriately named "Cowboyaki" is one of the new offerings on the menu at this year's Calgary Stampede. The so-called Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, running from July 5 to 14, unveiled its 2024 menu Wednesday.
Canada tops Czechia 5-1 at para ice hockey worlds to finish group play undefeated

Canada tops Czechia 5-1 at para ice hockey worlds to finish group play undefeated

CALGARY — Tyler McGregor and James Dunn each scored two goals as Canada defeated Czechia 5-1 on Tuesday at the world para ice hockey championship at WinSport Arena.
Levonte Johnson scores twice as Whitecaps open cup defence with win over Cavalry FC

Levonte Johnson scores twice as Whitecaps open cup defence with win over Cavalry FC

CALGARY — Levonte Johnson scored twice to help the Vancouver Whitecaps open defence of their Canadian Championship with a 2-1 win over Cavalry FC in the opening leg of their quarterfinal Tuesday.
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