Alberta News

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government respects the choice Albertans have made at the ballot box, as they now face another four years of working with a premier who has been more foe than friend.

CALGARY — In the aftermath of Alberta's election, the province's oil and gas sector is facing a big unknown around the question of government support for decarbonization. Dennis McConaghy, a former executive vice-president at TransCanada Corp.

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has reached an agreement with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. to create an ammonia supply chain for exports to Asian markets.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Phil Kemp to a two-year, two-way contract extension worth US$1.55 million at the NHL level. The 24-year-old from Greenwich, Conn.

CALGARY — Two-time major championship winner John Daly has confirmed he will play in the 2023 Shaw Charity Classic from Aug. 14-20, the tournament announced Tuesday. Daly, who won the PGA Championship in 1991 and the U.S.

Alberta’s United Conservative Party emerged bloodied but still standing in Monday’s bitterly contested provincial election.

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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s time to put personal and political attacks in the “rear-view mirror” and focus on the province’s economy. Smith’s United Conservative Party won a majority government in Monday’s provincial election.

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party on Monday to a majority win in Alberta's provincial election.

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party has won a majority government in Alberta's provincial election and Danielle Smith has been re-elected premier. Here are some biographical details: Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971.