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Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women's health

Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women's health

CALGARY — Alberta is expanding the screening process for all newborns in the province and supporting more research related to women's health.
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Pipeline operator TC Energy sees natural gas deliveries rise as power demand booms

Pipeline operator TC Energy sees natural gas deliveries rise as power demand booms

CALGARY — Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. achieved record deliveries on its natural gas pipeline systems in the first quarter, thanks to booming North American electricity demand.
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Canada gets another chance at world para hockey title at home

Canada gets another chance at world para hockey title at home

CALGARY — Canada's para hockey team gets another swing at winning a world championship on home ice. Canada hosted the world para hockey championship for the first time in 2023 in Moose Jaw, Sask.
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Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities

Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities

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.
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Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

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.
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Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon

Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon

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.
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Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

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.
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Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent

Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
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Alberta, Saskatchewan sign agreement to share, swap information on nuclear energy

Alberta, Saskatchewan sign agreement to share, swap information on nuclear energy

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.
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Paramount Resources reports $68.1M Q1 profit, raises monthly dividend 20%

Paramount Resources reports $68.1M Q1 profit, raises monthly dividend 20%

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.
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