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Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’The Calgary Humane Society is investigating what it calls a 'disturbing series of kitten abuse,' including one case where a kitten was found dead.CrimeAug 14
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Calgary Humane Society seeks volunteers to help with growing demandThe Calgary Humane Society is in need of more volunteers to help with the overwhelming demand for its services, with up to 12 people a day enquiring about surrendering their pets.FeaturesMay 30
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Calgarians band together to help Jasper residents seeking refuge from wildfireCalgary organizations are working day and night to help Jasper residents who have been displaced by a fast-moving wildfire that is threatening their homes.FireJul 25
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Some dogs suffering from heat exhaustion as Alberta heat wave continuesDepending on the temperature outside, experts say a dog left in a vehicle could dehydrate in less than five minutes.HealthJul 19
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Woman charged after dog dies in hot car in southeast CalgaryOfficers said they found a dog lying unresponsive inside the car.CrimeJul 11
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Calgarian petitioning for rule change around pets in rental housingThe Calgary Humane Society says the number one reason people surrender animals to them is because of lack of housing that allows for pets in the city.CanadaMay 3
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Steer and 2 horses euthanized at Calgary StampedeThe Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night in what it calls an unusual incident.CanadaJul 9
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Animal rights activists say Stampede ‘not entertainment; it’s cruelty’The start of the Calgary Stampede is over 7 weeks away, but the Vancouver Humane Society has already launched a campaign urging Calgarians to skip the rodeo and chuckwagon races.EntertainmentMay 14
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Edmonton International Cat Festival returns for 10th anniversary ‘pawty’A paw-sitively purr-fect festival for Edmonton cat lovers is returning for another year of supporting felines in need.FeaturesMay 22
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Animal welfare organizations calling on CFIA to immediately halt exporting live horsesA group of animal rights organizations are calling on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to halt the practice of exporting live horses overseas for slaughter.CanadaJul 4
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Alberta oil and gas sector exceeded flaring limit in 2023: AER dataA tally by The Canadian Press of Alberta Energy Regulator data shows oil and gas companies in the province flared approximately 754 million cubic metres of natural gas last year.EnvironmentJun 24
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Cost of dog ownership up 23% since 2021: HelloSafe CanadaThe Calgary Humane Society says the rising cost of dog ownership is having an affect on the number of dogs being surrendered.FeaturesMar 29
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Former Global Calgary anchor Gord Gillies being honoured with MRU Doctor of Laws degreeFormer Global Calgary news anchor Gord Gillies will be presented with an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Mount Royal University during convocation ceremonies on June 12.EducationMay 23
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Woman who overcame addiction now dying of cancer: ‘I’ve got one last fight’A Calgary woman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after a life-long battle with addiction says she is ready for her last fight and has one final wish.CanadaJun 3
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‘Pride is exceptionally important this year,’ Alberta LGBTQ community saysMembers of Alberta's LGBTQ community believe this year's Pride celebrations will lean into the event's history -- emphasizing its roots in protest.FeaturesMay 28
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LGBTQ groups ban Alberta premier, UCP from 2024 Pride celebrationsA group representing 14 Alberta LGBTQ groups, including Calgary Pride, has officially banned Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP from 2024 Pride events.PoliticsMay 17
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Calgary-area pub kicks off patio season with new menu for dogsRocky View Brewing Company in Cochrane is kicking off the spring and summer patio season with a new dog-friendly menu complete with sundaes and puppy pints.FeaturesApr 18
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Calgary Humane Society offers renters free training program to help stop surrendersThe Calgary Humane Society is offering renters struggling to get a pet-friendly rental a solution to get their pet more "rental ready."ConsumerFeb 8
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Puppy’s owners charged after Calgary vet treats dog who allegedly ate illegal drugsThree people are facing multiple charges related to two separate animal cruelty investigations in Calgary over the past several weeks.CrimeFeb 20
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YWCA Women of Distinction to be honored on International Women’s DayMarch 8 is International Women’s Day and four exceptional women in Lethbridge will be recognized at the YWCA’s Women of Distinction event on Friday night.FeaturesMar 8