June 13 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories

from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified

these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday that

National Bank of Canada's ( NTIOF ) $5 billion deal for Canadian

Western Bank ( CWESF ) is a vote of confidence in the bank and in

Western Canada, and she is counting on the bank to continue its

strong support for Alberta energy projects.

- Stifel Financial Corp ( SF ) is closing its office in

Calgary and consolidating its operations across the rest of

Canada, the U.S. investment bank said Wednesday, citing the need

to cut costs.

- Corus Entertainment ( CJREF ) is cutting jobs at its

Global News division as it seeks efficiencies across the company

and battles adverse trends in the media industry.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)