Alberta News

EDMONTON — The Alberta government, in the face of mounting criticism, says it will make changes to a bill that gives Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet unfettered power to overturn local bylaws and fire mayors and councillors.

EDMONTON — A corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage plan is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks, analysts suggest. Capital Power's decision not to pursue its $2.

EDMONTON — During what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get. “Rest is always a good thing,” captain Connor McDavid said.

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. said Thursday the 157 Canadian fuel and convenience store locations it has put up for sale are generating a great deal of interest from prospective buyers.

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

REGINA — Saskatchewan and Alberta have agreed to share and swap information about nuclear power generation. The governments of the two provinces have signed a memorandum of understanding.

CALGARY — Paramount Resources Ltd. raised its dividend by 20 per cent as it reported a first-quarter profit of $68.1 million. The oil and gas producer says it will now pay a monthly dividend of 15 cents per share, up from 12.5 cents per share.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. But the special teams matchup was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 Wednesday to win their first-round NHL playoff series in five games.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is reversing its plan to axe a subsidy program that helps low-income people pay for transit passes.