Category Archives: Alberta
JBS confirms it paid US$11 million in cyberattack ransom
JBS Foods says it has paid the equivalent of $11 million U.S. in ransom in response to a cyberattack.On May 31, it was announced that the company was the victim of a ransomware attack. On June 9, JBS ...
Jun 10, 2021
ATB Financial raises outlook for economic growth in Alberta
CALGARY - ATB Financial is raising its outlook for economic growth in Alberta this year because of higher-than-expected oil prices, rising vaccination rates and a strong recovery in the U.S.It says it...
Jun 10, 2021
Former AHS North Zone top doctor charged with sex offences released on conditions
The former lead medical officer for the AHS North Zone, who has been charged with counts of sexual assault and sexual interference out of Grande Prairie, has been released from custody on conditions f...
Jun 9, 2021
Keystone XL pipeline project officially terminated
The Keystone XL pipeline project has officially been terminated.TC Energy and the provincial government confirmed the news in separate news releases Wednesday afternoon.The government release says the...
Jun 9, 2021
Nasal naloxone pilot project to launch in Edmonton this summer
The Alberta Government has announced plans to launch a pilot project that will see nasal naloxone kits distributed in Edmonton to help combat the opioid overdose epidemic.Nasal naloxone is a mist form...
Jun 9, 2021
Jason Kenney is Canada's least popular premier: Survey
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The popularity of Alberta's premier is about half of what it was when he was first sworn into office two years ago.A new study from polling agency Angus Reid Institute ranks the appro...
Jun 9, 2021
Psychedelic drugs for treatment of mental illness focus of U of C research chair
CALGARY - The University of Calgary has announced a new positio that will focus on research into the potential use of psychedelic drugs to improve mental health.It's believed to be the first of its ki...
Jun 9, 2021
Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton
EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...
Jun 9, 2021
Virtual parade plan announced, marshal named for scaled-down Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - There will be a parade to launch the upcoming Calgary Stampede, but it won't include hundreds of thousands of fans lining the city's downtown streets. Stampede officials announced Wednesday ...
Jun 9, 2021
Group of large oilsands operators commit to become net zero emitters by 2050
CALGARY - A group of the largest producers in Canada's oilsands have announced a joint strategy to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.The companies include Canadian Natural Resources Ltd....
Jun 9, 2021