ReutersConocoPhillips to lay off 300 in Canada oil sands pullbackReutersNorwegian oil company Statoil ASA (STL.OL), which late last year agreed to sell Canadian oil sands assets to local producer Athabasca Oil Corp (ATH.TO), has also shed staff, a spokesma …

CBC.caMassive Texas oil find fuels Alberta's call for Canadian pipelineCBC.caA massive oil find in the heart of west Texas is adding a sense of urgency to Canada's quest for new oil markets. "We watch all discoveries and question what that mea …

Calgary HeraldNotley says slow Canadian economic growth part of NDP's case for pipelinesCalgary HeraldThe NDP government is keen to see pipeline projects built to open new markets — and win a better price — for Alberta oilsands crude, giving a boost to …

Calgary HeraldAlberta energy minister upbeat about oil price prospects amid downturn worriesCalgary HeraldEnergy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd said the NDP government remains confident that oil prices will continue to rise despite a recent slump that has spar …

CBC.caAlberta launches 2 programs aimed at boosting oil and gas explorationCBC.caThe province revealed two plans Monday aimed at encouraging oil and gas companies to invest in new exploration and enhanced recovery of existing wells. The Enhanced Hydrocarbo …

Wall Street JournalOil-Rich Alberta Moves Ahead With Energy Royalty ReviewWall Street JournalCALGARY, Alberta—The government of Canada's oil-rich Alberta province on Friday said it would move ahead with a review of royalty rates paid by oil and gas pro …

AL.comOil concerns linger on Alabama coast as another hurricane season arrivesAL.comAs government agencies on the Gulf Coast ramp up emergency response drills and preparations for another anxiety-filled hurricane season, officials in one coastal Alabama ci …

Sportsnet.caRockets similar to 2014 Oil Kings at Memorial CupSportsnet.caTwelve months back, Guelph was a heavy favorite going into the final against the Edmonton Oil Kings, the Storm having beaten the Oil Kings in the opening round. Curtis Lazar and the r …

CBC.caAlberta oil industry wary of NDP governmentCBC.caFor the most part, Alberta's oil industry has been diplomatic with the NDP government in charge. But this week, one company decided to dial up the pressure on the new premier. The industry is in a …