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WestJet planning new fare category for travellers willing to forgo carry-on bag

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines plans to launch a new cheaper fare category that would be available to travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag.

WestJet turning to used plane market to offset Boeing delivery delays: CEO

CALGARY — WestJet has its eye on a number of used aircraft it hopes to add to its fleet to offset delays on pending aircraft deliveries from Boeing, the CEO of the Calgary-based carrier said.
Imperial starts production at new oilsands project using lower-emissions technology

Imperial starts production at new oilsands project using lower-emissions technology

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it has started production at its new Grand Rapids oilsands project located at its Cold Lake operating site. The Calgary-based company, which is majority owned by U.S.
Stingers scorch Surge 97-79 in front of record CEBL crowd

Stingers scorch Surge 97-79 in front of record CEBL crowd

CALGARY — The Edmonton Stingers had Tuesday's season opener circled on the calendar a few months ago, determined and motivated to knock off a provincial rival that gave them nothing but headaches last year.
UCP legislature members banned from Alberta Pride events in push for policy changes

UCP legislature members banned from Alberta Pride events in push for policy changes

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — An Alberta queer community organizer says a Pride ban on United Conservative Party legislature members challenges Premier Danielle Smith to start matching words with actions.
Suncor not rushing to secure additional supply for Base Plant oilsands facilities

Suncor not rushing to secure additional supply for Base Plant oilsands facilities

CALGARY — It will be more than five years before Suncor Energy Inc. makes any significant investments to secure new bitumen supply, the Calgary-based oil company said Tuesday.
Canada's women's basketball coach Lapeña signs extension through 2026 World Cup

Canada's women's basketball coach Lapeña signs extension through 2026 World Cup

EDMONTON — Canada Basketball has signed senior women's basketball coach Victor Lapeña to a contract extension through the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, the organization announced Tuesday.
Billy-Ray Belcourt on using short fiction to show a range of Indigenous experiences

Billy-Ray Belcourt on using short fiction to show a range of Indigenous experiences

Billy-Ray Belcourt has populated his first short story collection with a pantheon of Cree characters, each presenting a different possibility for modern Indigenous life. The cast of "Coexistence" started with just one couple.
Status of wildfire that threatened Fort McMurray changed to 'being held'

Status of wildfire that threatened Fort McMurray changed to 'being held'

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods last week is no longer classified as out-of-control.
Alberta mall locked down, search yields knife with a handle resembling a handgun

Alberta mall locked down, search yields knife with a handle resembling a handgun

RED DEER, Alta. — A mall in central Alberta was locked down while police say they responded to reports that two people were displaying a handgun.
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