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Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon

Oilers await second-round opponent, plan to use rest as a weapon

EDMONTON — During what they hope is a deep run through the gruelling Stanley Cup playoffs this spring, the Edmonton Oilers will take all the time off they can get. “Rest is always a good thing,” captain Connor McDavid said.
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Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. said Thursday the 157 Canadian fuel and convenience store locations it has put up for sale are generating a great deal of interest from prospective buyers.
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Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent

Canadian Natural Resources sees path to hike Horizon oilsands output by 76 per cent

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
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Alberta, Saskatchewan sign agreement to share, swap information on nuclear energy

Alberta, Saskatchewan sign agreement to share, swap information on nuclear energy

REGINA — Saskatchewan and Alberta have agreed to share and swap information about nuclear power generation. The governments of the two provinces have signed a memorandum of understanding.
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Paramount Resources reports $68.1M Q1 profit, raises monthly dividend 20%

Paramount Resources reports $68.1M Q1 profit, raises monthly dividend 20%

CALGARY — Paramount Resources Ltd. raised its dividend by 20 per cent as it reported a first-quarter profit of $68.1 million. The oil and gas producer says it will now pay a monthly dividend of 15 cents per share, up from 12.5 cents per share.
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Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in five games

Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in five games

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. But the special teams matchup was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games.
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CP NewsAlert: Oilers advance to second round of NHL playoffs with win over Kings

CP NewsAlert: Oilers advance to second round of NHL playoffs with win over Kings

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 Wednesday to win their first-round NHL playoff series in five games.
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Alberta government reverses planned cut to aid funding for low-income transit riders

Alberta government reverses planned cut to aid funding for low-income transit riders

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is reversing its plan to axe a subsidy program that helps low-income people pay for transit passes.
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Parkland Corp. posts first-quarter loss due to Burnaby refinery outage

Parkland Corp. posts first-quarter loss due to Burnaby refinery outage

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says it posted a net loss of $5 million in its first quarter as its financial results took a hit due to an unplanned shutdown at its Burnaby refinery.
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Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B carbon capture and storage project

Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B carbon capture and storage project

Edmonton-based Capital Power Corp. says it is no longer pursuing its proposed $2.4-billion carbon capture and storage project at its Genesee natural gas-fired power plant.
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