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Canadian Natural touts its economic contribution against backdrop of soaring profits

Canadian Natural touts its economic contribution against backdrop of soaring profits

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.'s president Tim McKay added his voice Thursday to the chorus of oilsands executives who in recent days have been pushing back against critics by touting their industry's contributions to the overall economy.
Fertilizer giant Nutrien sticking to plan to boost production; potash sales slump

Fertilizer giant Nutrien sticking to plan to boost production; potash sales slump

CALGARY — Nutrien Ltd. is sticking to its plan to increase potash production, even as the Saskatoon-based fertilizer giant cut its full-year guidance for 2022 due to slumping potash sales volumes in the second half of this year.
Calgary police report a downward trend in reported cases of domestic violence

Calgary police report a downward trend in reported cases of domestic violence

CALGARY — Police say the number of domestic violence cases in Calgary is continuing a downward trend so far this year. Calgary police have released their latest statistics in recognition of Family Violence Prevention Month.
Suncor reducing contractor work force by 20 per cent to improve safety, efficiency

Suncor reducing contractor work force by 20 per cent to improve safety, efficiency

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. is reducing the size of its contractor work force by 20 per cent as part of its effort to improve safety and performance at its oilsands operations.
Einarson tops Brazil at Pan Continental Curling event, books spot at women's worlds

Einarson tops Brazil at Pan Continental Curling event, books spot at women's worlds

CALGARY — Canada's Kerri Einarson booked a ticket to the world women's championship with a 10-2 win over Brazil at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships in Wednesday's evening draw. Entering the event, Einarson's rink of Gimli, Man.
Suncor reports net loss in third quarter as it takes writedown on Fort Hills

Suncor reports net loss in third quarter as it takes writedown on Fort Hills

CALGARY — Suncor Inc. says it recorded a net loss of $609 million in the third quarter as it took a writedown of $3.4 billion against its share of the Fort Hills oilsands mine.
Calgary Stampeders prep for B.C. Lions, West semifinal

Calgary Stampeders prep for B.C. Lions, West semifinal

CALGARY — Getting to B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke on Sunday requires taking care of a first order of business, according to Calgary Stampeders sack specialist Shawn Lemon. "We've just got to be disruptive," the Calgary defensive end declared.
'Protective effect' of annual flu shot can lower the risk of stroke: Calgary study

'Protective effect' of annual flu shot can lower the risk of stroke: Calgary study

CALGARY — A new study from the University of Calgary says getting the annual flu shot may have a major health bonus other than fending off the latest strain of influenza — it may also lower the risk of having a stroke.
Cenovus CEO takes aim at oil and gas critics; says sector pays billions in taxes

Cenovus CEO takes aim at oil and gas critics; says sector pays billions in taxes

CALGARY — With oil and gas companies under increased scrutiny for how they choose to use their record-breaking profits in 2022, the chief executive of Cenovus Energy Inc.
Calgary changes name of park and parkade to Harmony as part of anti-racism move

Calgary changes name of park and parkade to Harmony as part of anti-racism move

CALGARY — A park and parkade in Calgary's Chinatown has been renamed as part of the city's anti-racism efforts. The former James Short Park and Parkade will now be known as Harmony Park and Parkade.
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