Lauren Krugel

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Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand 'fantastic news'

Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand 'fantastic news'

CALGARY -- Canadian oil and gas drillers that import vast amounts of sand from the United States are getting relief from counter-tariffs that could have added heavy costs to industry.

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

CALGARY -- The chiefs of four First Nations in Alberta say they're eager to take part in the province's nascent data centre industry, but argue the province is taking the wrong approach to attract large-scale tech players.

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions

CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators will come forward with a plan to ship oilsands crude to the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C., and test the federal government's new regime to speed along projects deemed in Canada's national interest.

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions

CALGARY -- CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators will come forward with a plan to ship oilsands crude to the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C., and test the federal government's new regime to speed along projects deemed in Canada's national interest.

Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

CALGARY -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pitching the idea of a "port-to-port corridor" that would connect energy and other goods to Canada's northern Pacific and Arctic coasts.

Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

CALGARY -- The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a major crude pipeline to coastal waters, Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday.

Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

CALGARY -- Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors -- but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right.

Infrastructure Bank CEO says it's ready to play a role in national-interest projects

Infrastructure Bank CEO says it's ready to play a role in national-interest projects

CALGARY -- The chief executive of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the Crown corporation is looking forward to playing a role in Ottawa's ambitions to push ahead major projects deemed in the national interest.

WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury

WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury

CALGARY -- The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity.

Parkland-Sunoco deal comes amid fraught U.S.-Canada relations, resource nationalism

Parkland-Sunoco deal comes amid fraught U.S.-Canada relations, resource nationalism

CALGARY -- Ottawa is weighing the proposed takeover of Calgary-based Parkland Corp. by American fuel distributor Sunoco LP at a time of fraught Canada-U.S. relations and amped-up resource nationalism.

Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

CALGARY -- Energy industry groups and environmental advocates were striking a hopeful note a day after voters returned the Liberals to power in Ottawa.

Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

CALGARY -- The industry group representing Canada's oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday's federal election.

S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index saw a modest uplift Monday as the federal election campaign came to an end, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of earnings reports from tech heavyweights.

TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia

The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen.

Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

CALGARY -- Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead of an expected federal election call this weekend.

Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed up key projects

Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed up key projects

CALGARY -- A group of energy sector chief executives is calling on the leaders of the four federal political parties to declare a Canadian energy crisis and use emergency powers to help speed the development of key projects in the "national interest."

Energy, trade investments 'imperative' in rocky times: Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO

The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States.

'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

'No yellow brick road': Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum

CALGARY -- Margaret Atwood has been called prescient -- particularly when it comes to her famous 1985 dystopia "The Handmaid's Tale" and the recent rollback of reproductive rights in the United States -- but the renowned Canadian author says her predictive powers failed her ahead of last week's U.S. election, which delivered Donald Trump another White House win.

One less flush: Calgary mayor appeals to cut water use as repairs enter second half

One less flush: Calgary mayor appeals to cut water use as repairs enter second half

CALGARY -- Calgary's mayor says every skipped toilet flush over the next two weeks will matter as repairs on a troubled water main near the finish line and a treatment plant picking up the slack works full-tilt.

How to get a whole city to stop lawn watering? Experts say praise over punishment

How to get a whole city to stop lawn watering? Experts say praise over punishment

CALGARY -- For almost two weeks, a city of 1.6 million people has been told once again to stop watering lawns, take three-minute showers, hold off on laundry and dishes, and let the yellow in their toilets mellow.