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ATCO Electric fined $3 million for unearned rate increases, overstating its costs

ATCO Electric fined $3 million for unearned rate increases, overstating its costs

A prominent Alberta company has agreed to pay $3 million in fines for misleading the province's utilities watchdog about its costs in two separate projects.
Murder-conspiracy trial hears prohibited gun seized at Coutts border blockade

Murder-conspiracy trial hears prohibited gun seized at Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A firearms expert told a murder-conspiracy trial Tuesday that a rifle seized in raids near the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., was a prohibited weapon. Bryan Hui with the RCMP national firearms lab in Surrey, B.C.
Manitoba Hydro names new CEO after parting ways with previous president

Manitoba Hydro names new CEO after parting ways with previous president

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Hydro, the province's Crown-owned energy corporation, has named a new president and chief executive officer to guide the utility through challenges that include a high debt load and a need for new energy production.
'Torrential' rain warning as Hurricane Beryl remnants hit southern Ontario, Quebec

'Torrential' rain warning as Hurricane Beryl remnants hit southern Ontario, Quebec

Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of southern Ontario and Quebec as Environment Canada warns remnants of Hurricane Beryl could cause downpours starting late Tuesday or Wednesday.
Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition

Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition

CALGARY — A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition. The Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night during the steer wrestling event. "Medical attention was immediately provided.
Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

Canada-US women's hockey series will wrap in Halifax and Summerside, PEI

CALGARY — The Rivalry Series between the Canadian and American women's hockey teams will return in 2024-25, with Atlantic Canada hosting the final two games. Hockey Canada and USA Hockey announced the schedule for the five-game series Tuesday.
Entropy gives formal go-ahead to second carbon capture project

Entropy gives formal go-ahead to second carbon capture project

CALGARY — Entropy Inc. says it has made a final investment decision to go ahead with its second carbon capture and storage project.
Danielle Smith dons apron for her second premier's Stampede breakfast

Danielle Smith dons apron for her second premier's Stampede breakfast

CALGARY — Throngs of people joined lineups to be served pancakes Monday by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at her official Calgary Stampede breakfast. It was Smith's second annual appearance at the traditional event.
Scorching summer heat hits Canada, but won't touch records set by the 2021 heat dome

Scorching summer heat hits Canada, but won't touch records set by the 2021 heat dome

Sweltering temperatures stretching from British Columbia to the Ontario border has prompted hundreds of heat warnings, but it's not as intense at the deadly 2021 heat dome in B.C., says a national warning preparedness meteorologist.
Hot week expected on Prairies as heat warnings cover Alberta, much of Saskatchewan

Hot week expected on Prairies as heat warnings cover Alberta, much of Saskatchewan

EDMONTON — Above-normal temperatures affecting much of Western Canada are expected to spread into Manitoba later in the week.