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Vermilion plans to reinstate dividend in early 2022 despite $147.1 million Q3 loss

Vermilion plans to reinstate dividend in early 2022 despite $147.1 million Q3 loss

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says it plans to reinstate its dividend in the first quarter of 2022 even though its net loss more than doubled in its latest quarter despite a big increase in revenues.
Alberta's top doctor says COVID active cases, hospitalizations continue to decline

Alberta's top doctor says COVID active cases, hospitalizations continue to decline

EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the active cases of COVID-19 continue to decline. Dr.
More work to be done as Canada ranks sixth in global drug policy index: experts

More work to be done as Canada ranks sixth in global drug policy index: experts

CALGARY — Canada ranks sixth in the world's first drug policy index, but experts say its passing grade is nothing to be proud of as status quo policies are doing little to curb thousands of deaths yearly.
Kenney dismisses ex-foe turned renewed rival Brian Jean as flighty distraction

Kenney dismisses ex-foe turned renewed rival Brian Jean as flighty distraction

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is dismissing the challenge from a vanquished foe turned renewed rival, characterizing United Conservative Party co-founder Brian Jean as a petty, flighty nuisance. “Mr.
Aurora reports $11.9 million loss in Q1, but says restructuring still underway

Aurora reports $11.9 million loss in Q1, but says restructuring still underway

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it incurred a $11.9 million net loss in its most recent quarter, but uncovered millions more in savings from an ongoing restructuring.
Alberta isn't alone in facing climate challenge, says province's COP26 representative

Alberta isn't alone in facing climate challenge, says province's COP26 representative

Alberta's top representative to the global climate conference taking place in Scotland has a message to those in the province who feel singled out by the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You are not alone.
MEG Energy CEO doesn't expect Line 5 dispute to hurt ability to move heavy oil

MEG Energy CEO doesn't expect Line 5 dispute to hurt ability to move heavy oil

CALGARY — The chief executive of MEG Energy said Tuesday he doesn't expect the ongoing dispute between Canada and the U.S. over the Line 5 cross-border pipeline to hurt his company's ability to move heavy oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery

Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery

CALGARY — Shell Canada and its North American solar platform Silicon Ranch have announced plans to build a 58-megawatt solar farm adjacent to Shell’s Scotford refinery and chemicals park near Edmonton.
Power utility TransAlta reports Q3 loss, raises full-year financial guidance

Power utility TransAlta reports Q3 loss, raises full-year financial guidance

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. raised its guidance for the year as it reported a loss of $456 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $136 million in the same quarter last year. The power utility says the loss amounted to $1.
Alberta NDP Opposition wants immediate funding for daycare operators during COVID-19

Alberta NDP Opposition wants immediate funding for daycare operators during COVID-19

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says the province needs to dip into surplus budget funds to allow child-care program operators to keep their doors open during the pandemic.
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