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MEG Energy earns $81M; down 77 per cent from first quarter 2022 as oil prices fall

MEG Energy earns $81M; down 77 per cent from first quarter 2022 as oil prices fall

CALGARY — MEG Energy Corp. says it earned $81 million in the first quarter of 2023, a 77 per cent decrease from the $362 million it earned in the same quarter the previous year.
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Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans

EDMONTON — Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the Oilers arena during this year’s NHL playoff season.
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Project progress under Impact Assessment Act remains slow: Report

Project progress under Impact Assessment Act remains slow: Report

CALGARY — The approvals process for major projects in Canada continues to be slow and cumbersome under revamped environmental assessment legislation, according to a new report.
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Alberta election campaign kicks off with voting day set for May 29

Alberta election campaign kicks off with voting day set for May 29

CALGARY — The Alberta election campaign officially took flight Monday, with Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives attacking Rachel Notley’s New Democrats over the economy and Notley countering that Smith can’t be trusted to protect public health care
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Calgary sets new April record as benchmark price hits $550,800: board

Calgary sets new April record as benchmark price hits $550,800: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city set a new April record last month as the benchmark price of a home sold reached $550,800. The Alberta board says the price amounts to a two per cent increase from March and a 1.
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A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

EDMONTON — Alberta's next provincial election has been called for May 29. The Conservatives held power in the province for more than 40 years before an upset in 2015 led to changes in the political landscape.
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Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign

Economy, crime, health care: A look at top issues in the Alberta election campaign

EDMONTON — The Alberta election kicked off Monday with voting day set for May 29, but the two main political parties have already been campaigning for several weeks.
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Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley

Who will become Alberta's next premier? A look at Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley

EDMONTON — Alberta's provincial election has been called for May 29. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's two main parties: Danielle Smith, UCP Leader Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971.
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WestJet closes deal to buy Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines

WestJet closes deal to buy Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines

CALGARY — The WestJet Group says it has closed its acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines that was first announced in March last year. The company says that, initially, the airlines will continue independent operations.
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Enbridge buys underground natural gas storage facility from Fortis for $400 million

Enbridge buys underground natural gas storage facility from Fortis for $400 million

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to buy a large underground natural gas storage facility in B.C. for $400 million. Under the agreement with FortisBC Holdings Inc., Enbridge will acquire the company's interest in FortisBC Midstream Inc.
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