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TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

CALGARY — One of Alberta's largest power generators says more than two-thirds of its profits will come from renewable electricity production by 2028 — a major transformation for a company that once was one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases
U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

A new American study has confirmed southeastern British Columbia coal mines are contaminating waters shared by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and the U.S.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ uncorks $1.5B critical minerals fund

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ uncorks $1.5B critical minerals fund

Ottawa started a $3.8 billion critical minerals strategy last year to help develop metals used in technologies like batteries, wind turbines and solar panels
Vancouver-based West Fraser closes $140M deal on Alberta sawmill

Vancouver-based West Fraser closes $140M deal on Alberta sawmill

West Fraser already owns half a dozen lumber and plywood mills in Alberta
Wheaton Precious Metals beefs up streaming portfolio with US$530M spend

Wheaton Precious Metals beefs up streaming portfolio with US$530M spend

Commercial production is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024
New power call likely first of many: BC Hydro

New power call likely first of many: BC Hydro

BC Hydro executives explain at energy forum why they suddenly changed load forecast
Why sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Why sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is poised to be an energy powerhouse

Energy forum addresses challenge of being a fossil fuel exporter in an era of decarbonization
Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that it says would enable it to stop remitting the federal carbon tax on natural gas bills while providing legal protection for those at its energy Crown corporation.
Calculating the cost of new power generation in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Calculating the cost of new power generation in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Public policy critic estimates cost of new wind power at $5B
Cost to replant damaged sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ grape vines as high as $317M

Cost to replant damaged sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ grape vines as high as $317M

“The challenges facing grape growers and winemakers today are unlike anything we have experienced in the past."