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Brad Parry, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development and CEO of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund.
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Calgary Economic Development warns uncertainty over independence could slow Alberta growth

Western Standard News Services
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ATCO and Canadian Utilities will merge with Halifax-based Emera in a merger of equals to form a top-20 North American utility capable of meeting the growing demand from data centres and other major infrastructure projects.
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ATCO, Canadian Utilities, and Emera announce $72-billion utility merger

David Wiechnik
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Chart from Stats Canada showing the rise in Canadian exports/imports over the last five years
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StatsCan report shows exports up, imports down as Canadian international trade continues to grow

Jackson Loy
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W. Brett Wilson
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W. Brett Wilson urges Ottawa to list metallurgical coal as a critical mineral

David Wiechnik
3 min read
Cenovus’ Christina Lake thermal oil sands
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Cenovus to acquire Athabasca Oil in $5.7 billion oil sands deal

David Wiechnik
3 min read
Suncor
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Suncor trims East Coast operations with sale of three offshore oil stakes

David Wiechnik
2 min read
Canada is the biggest exporter of softwood lumber to the US, accounting for 44% of its total imports despite more than 40 years of trade penalties and battles.
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Canadian lumber and steel producers warn new markets cannot replace lost exports to US

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LNG Canada is planning to use Chinese steel in major components of its $33-billion second-phase expansion despite Ottawa’s promises that nationally significant projects would help drive Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Buy Canadian policy.
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Carney’s 'Buy Canadian' pledge faces scrutiny over LNG Canada’s Chinese steel plans

David Wiechnik
4 min read
G7 leaders have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil over four months, with substantial amounts of diesel to be released within the first 20 days as soaring fuel prices continue to put pressure on businesses and households.
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G7 leaders agree to release 100 million barrels of oil as diesel prices soar

David Wiechnik
2 min read
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith on October 1, 2026.
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Carney promises Canadians ‘a lot of money’ from Pacific Link pipeline but leaves taxpayer costs unclear

David Wiechnik
3 min read
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith on October 1, 2026.
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UPDATED: Pacific Link oil pipeline named project of national interest, could generate $265 billion in Alberta royalties

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Nearly three in four Alberta small business owners say the Buy Canadian movement has delivered no noticeable benefit, while rising fuel costs and trade uncertainty force some to cut their own pay and borrow personally to keep operating, according to a new report.
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New report says Alberta small businesses squeezed by rising costs as tariff aid delivers little relief

Western Standard News Services
3 min read
Artist rendition of proposed KsI Lisims project near Prince Rupert
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Centrica signs 20-year supply agreement with BC's Ksi Lisims LNG project

Western Standard News Services
2 min read
Oil pumps
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Alberta oil production hits record as energy spending reaches ten-year high

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3 min read
Coastal GasLink will move ahead with an expansion expected to nearly double its natural gas capacity and employ up to 2,100 workers during peak construction, following approval of LNG Canada’s terminal expansion.
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TC Energy to nearly double Coastal GasLink capacity, create up to 2,100 construction jobs

Western Standard News Services
3 min read
Saskatchewan is considering two large nuclear reactors in the province’s northwest as Premier Scott Moe’s government plans to meet future electricity demand.
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Saskatchewan eyes two large nuclear reactors, first could open in 2042

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