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Crude oil drives industry profits to $8B

CALGARY — Oil industry profits will see a big boost this year as some of the cost-dampening effects of the recession linger, according to a forecast by the Conference Board of Canada. However, the bu… more

Environmental grades vary for oilsands mining projects

EDMONTON — A report says the Alberta government isn’t doing enough to ensure underground oilsands miners use the most environmentally friendly practices. “Industry and government aren’t doing everyth… more

Telus Corp. to invest in Alberta

CALGARY — Telus Corp. (TSX:T) will invest $650 million to expand and improve its infrastructure in Alberta this year. The Vancouver-based telecom company said Wednesday it will increase both the spee… more

Alberta says it will combat ’propaganda campaigns’ against oilsands

CALGARY — The Alberta government will be rolling out initiatives over the next few weeks to combat “propaganda campaigns… more

Kingma elected to pork board

Hog producer Will Kingma of Bentley has been chosen to replace former chairman Herman Simons of Tees on Alberta Pork’s b… more

Forest industry improving

Alberta’s forestry industry continues to show signs of improvement, with product shipments in the fourth quarter of 2009… more

Supply to outpace demand

CALGARY — Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA) says its natural gas inventories are large enough for the company to move ahead with pl… more

Incoming WestJet CEO sees further growth

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. will continue to press into international markets through deals with other carriers, the… more

Devon VP sees Kirby following same formula as Jackfish oilsands

CALGARY — Devon Canada Corp. sees development of its Kirby joint-venture with BP PLC unfolding in a similar manner to it… more

Imperial says earliest startup date for Mackenzie Gas Project in 2018

CALGARY — Natural gas could start flowing from the Mackenzie Gas Project in 2018 at the earliest, four years later than … more
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