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Oilpatch companies spent billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses: survey

Oilpatch companies are big spenders on Indigenous-affiliated businesses, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers released Thursday.

Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke at a Calgary event on Monday about the Prairie provinces' ambitions to double their respective oil and gas production.

Operations ramping up for oilsands companies after wildfires disrupt production

MEG Energy Corp. and Cenovus Energy Inc. announced operations are returning to normal after wildfires disrupted production near Christina Lake, south of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a crude pipeline to coastal waters.

Ex-cabinet minister says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right.

Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary

More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada's oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Oilsands companies evacuate workers, reduce production due to northern Alberta wildfires

Some oilsands producers are removing workers and shutting production from their sites as wildfires rage in northeastern Alberta.

WestJet CEO says reducing industry costs would help foster national unity

The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity.

Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to First Nations group

Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C.

Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' ATCO chief executive says

ATCO CEO Nancy Southern says the prospect of Alberta independence is raising too many questions for companies to feel confident making big investment decisions in the province.