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CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. says it will acquire a 50 per cent interest in an early-stage pumped hydro energy storage development project in southwest Alberta.

CALGARY — It's been an injury-riddled season for Tyler Bertuzzi but the Detroit Red Wings right-winger is healthy again and looked in vintage form Thursday night.

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith will turn to a panel of five oilpatch veterans to advise her government on the future of Alberta's energy industry. The panel will be chaired by David Yager, a longtime writer on the oilpatch.

EDMONTON — Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry says returning inflation to the central bank's two per cent target is critical because high and volatile inflation makes the economy inefficient and businesses less competitive.

CALGARY — The Alberta government has announced a two per cent cap on post-secondary tuition increases starting in fiscal year 2024-2025 to help students with the increased cost of living.

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care.

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. chief executive Alex Pourbaix will step down from his CEO role later this year to devote more time to his evolving role as an outspoken champion of Canada's oilsands industry and its decarbonization ambitions.

CALGARY — Police have arrested man and woman in the death of a toddler. Emergency crews were called to a Calgary home in October 2021 for reports of an 18-month-old boy in medical distress.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed Canadian kicker Michael Domagala and American linebacker Tobi Antigha on Thursday. Domagala, of St. Catharines, Ont., spent the last two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He averaged 44.8 yards per punt and 66.

CALGARY — Nutrien Ltd. will slightly delay the timing of its plan to ramp up potash production, due to slumping sales.