4 h. ago Alberta won’t use public money to clean up abandoned wells: energy minister

The province has long debated how to deal with abandoned wells mounting across Alberta despite existing laws that require companies to clean up their own assets

Politics

5 h. ago Province says federal government approves Green Line funding, construction to proceed

The city will immediately begin work on the planning and design for the downtown segment based on the province's alignment, said Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen

Politics

8 h. ago Alberta energy minister says province won’t use public money to clean up abandoned wells

The province has long debated how to deal with abandoned wells mounting across Alberta.

Politics

8 h. ago Agriculture minister tables bill to encourage growth of province's biodigester, biogas industries

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson tabled Bill 44, which the government hopes will encourage more biodigesters and biogas plants to begin operating in the province

Politics

9 h. ago Audit finds B.C.’s forest management hurt by flawed data without clear methodology

VICTORIA — An audit has found that British Columbia’s government did not have a clear method for calculating the carbon being stored or released in provincial forests, which undermined the credibility in reporting from the Forests Ministry. The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. says in the report that defined methodologies to calculate forest […]

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4 d. ago Alberta touts major revision to public oil and gas reserve estimates at Texas energy summit

Province's proven natural gas reserves increased by seven billion barrels and are now six times previous levels

Politics

4 d. ago Alberta has nearly six times the natural gas it thought, putting Canada among world’s top 10

'We're Texas-sized as far as gas goes; we've got some big numbers' — Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean

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6 d. ago Unpaid Oil & Gas Taxes: Worsening Crisis Calls for a Collaborative Solution

As rural municipalities struggle with increasing unpaid oil and gas property taxes, RMA proposes a collaborative approach to Alberta Municipal Affairs and Alberta Energy and Minerals. Nisku, AB, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2024, at least $253.9 […]

Economics

7 d. ago STEP Energy Services Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Results

CALGARY, Alberta — STEP Energy Services Ltd. (the “Company” or “STEP”) (TSX: STEP) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. The following press release should be read in conjunction with the management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) and audited consolidated financial statements and […]

Culture

7 d. ago Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta’s energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada’s resources to global markets. The province currently takes royalties from conventional production in-kind, or in oil itself, rather than cash. It […]

Politics

7 d. ago Gibson Energy and Baytex Energy Announce Pembina Duvernay Infrastructure and Area of Dedication Agreement

CALGARY, Alberta , March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson”) and Baytex Energy Corp. (“Baytex”) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership in the Pembina Duvernay and the execution of a long-term take-or-pay agreement (the “Partnership” or the “Agreement”). The Partnership will see Gibson advance its liquids infrastructure strategy in support of […]

Economics

7 d. ago Alberta government says premier in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

Province did not identify the company or say what part of the world it is based in

Politics

8 d. ago Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for March 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for March 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified […]

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1 week ago Prospera Energy Announces Acquisition of White Tundra Petroleum, Operations Update, and Convertible Debt Repayment Terms

CALGARY, Alberta, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) White Tundra Acquisition Prospera Energy is pleased to announce a strategic acquisition aimed at expanding its asset portfolio of low-decline base production with significant production upside. The Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire […]

Economics

1 week ago B.C. provincial government denies funding for health centre in Summerland

Last week, council received a response from B.C.'s health minister, who stated the the province is 'unable to financially support" the proposed health centre.

Politics

1 week ago Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11 provinces and territories have agreed to extend the deals that give those jurisdictions billions of dollars to cut child-care fees for families. Eight provinces and […]

Politics

2 w. ago Decision on Grassy Mountain coal mining project expected in June

The Alberta Energy Regulator is expected to make a decision on a proposal to explore for coal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains by early June.

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2 w. ago Canacol Energy Ltd. To Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, March 20, 2025; Hold Conference Call on Friday, March 21, 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (“Canacol” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after the market closure. Senior Management will hold a Conference Call to discuss results on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8:00 […]

Culture

2 w. ago Alberta wildfire conditions in ‘substantially’ better shape than last year: minister

Alberta's forestry minister said the province's wildfire conditions are 'substantially' better this year than at the same time in 2024.

Events

2 w. ago Quebec auto board ‘fiasco’ could be largest scandal since Charbonneau commission

The fiasco involved half a billion dollars in cost overruns and has already claimed one minister in the province’s CAQ government.

Society