Elissa Carpenter

Digital Journalist

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• Calgary man injured in Russian drone and missile attack in Ukraine

  A Calgary man, who has been working to deliver humanitarian aid in Ukraine since 2022, is in hospital in Kyiv, after being injured in a Russian attack on Canada Day.

  World

  Jul 4
• Alberta surrogacy agency suddenly closes, crushing couples’ dreams of parenthood

  The sudden and unexpected closure of an Alberta surrogacy agency has left prospective parents searching for ways to recover their money and fulfill their dreams of having children.

  Crime

  Jun 24
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• Calgary firefighters face serious challenges fighting northwest house fire

  Calgary firefighters were faced with several challenges fighting a house fire in northwest Calgary on Tuesday, including a shortage of water and trouble accessing the area.

  Fire

  Jun 10
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• Calgary police investigating discovery of human remains near Edworthy Park

  Calgary police were called out late Monday evening to investigate the discovery of possible human remains on an island in the Bow River near Edworthy Park.

  Crime

  Apr 29
• 31-year-old woman found guilty in impaired driving causing death of Canadian Forces veteran

  A 31-year-old woman from the A Mînî Thnî (formerly Morley) First Nation has been found guilty of impaired driving causing the death in the killing of a motorcyclist in August 2022.

  Crime

  Apr 1
• Calgary police identify a 16-year-old boy as victim of fiery crash on Crowchild Trail

  Calgary police say speed is being investigated as a possible factor in an accident on Crowchild Trail on Wednesday that killed a 16-year-old driver.

  Traffic

  Mar 28
• Parents, students join Foothills School Division support staff picket line

  Hundreds of support staff with the Foothills School Division have been on strike since Feb. 24.

  Education

  Mar 7
• Albertans already searching for alternatives to American beer, wine and spirits

  Alberta retailers say customers were already looking for alternatives to American beer, wine and spirits, even before the province banned future purchases.

  Consumer

  Mar 6
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• ‘Significant cockroach infestation’ shuts down 3 stalls at Calgary mall food court

  Three eateries in the Sunridge Mall food court were ordered to close after AHS inspectors discovered a 'significant cockroach infestation' along with filthy conditions.

  Health

  Feb 11
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• Calgary cycling track where Canadian OIympians trained to be demolished

  The Calgary velodrome could soon be torn down to make room for the expansion of the Glenmore water treatment plant. Cyclists worry about the impact on their sport.

  Politics

  Feb 7
• Calgary police issue warning about a huge increase in cybercrime

  The Calgary police cybercrimes unit says reports of cybercrime in the city jumped by about 50 per cent in 2024 compared to a year earlier.

  Crime

  Jan 30
• Calgary man charged in crash that killed 9-year-old girl makes first court appearance

  A 30-year-old Calgary man appeared in court on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 facing numerous charges after a crash involving a stolen minivan that killed a 9-year-old girl on Boxing Day.

  Crime

  Jan 8
• ‘Emergencies don’t wait’: A 4-year-old’s death and a town’s push for 24-hour urgent care

  A family from Cochrane, AB is sharing the story of their daughter's death in hopes it results in a 24/7 urgent health care centre in the town.

  Health

  Jan 6
• ‘Critical make or break time’: Calls intensify for Ottawa to end to postal strike

  Calls are intensifying for Ottawa to step in and end the nearly-3-week-old strike by Canada's unionized postal workers.

  Economy

  Dec 4, 2024
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• Man in serious condition after bear attack near Alberta-B.C. border

  Alberta Fish and Wildlife said the attack happened northwest of Coleman, Alta., in the Alison Creek Road area, just after noon.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2024
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• Alberta provides one-time infusion of cash into education following historic enrolment

  Alberta schools are seeing an explosion in their enrolment numbers, causing the province to announce a one-time infusion of cash for education.

  Education

  Jul 23, 2024
• Animal charity honours Alberta man’s memory

  Carmelita Hallett lost her husband a year ago in the Las Vegas Strip stabbings. She now channels her grief into her husband’s legacy, the Jumpy Animal Welfare Foundation.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2023
• Family says disappearance out of character for missing Calgary woman

  Amy Fahlman, 25, spoke to Steven on Friday, Sept. 29 to say she was headed out for a scenic drive north and west of the city.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2023
• Friends, family remember man who died in Calgary workplace fatality

  Cho was crushed by a massive slab of marble while working in a warehouse yard.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2023
• Hot weather drives up calls for Calgary emergency services

  Emergency officials say when the mercury rises, so do the calls for help.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
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• 2 dads and a dad-to-be among victims of Kananaskis plane crash

  Two new fathers and an expectant father are among the six men who died when the plane they were travelling in crashed into Mount McGilvary on July 28.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
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• How many criminal cases are delayed in Alberta and what can be done?

  According to the most recent statistics from the province from 2016 to the end of March of 2023, there were 423 Jordan applications.

  Crime

  Jul 18, 2023
• Alberta mom suing Starbucks over her firing because she alleges her cancer was confused for COVID-19

  A mom who alleges Starbucks mistakenly thought her cancer symptoms were COVID-19 symptoms is now taking legal action, arguing she was wrongfully fired over the mix-up.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Calgary athlete facing sentence for sexual assault appeals conviction

  Chad Bobrosky is a multiple-medal winner who represented Canada at the 2011 World Junior Championships.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2023
• Northeast Calgary grandmother calls for more safety measures in communities

  Betty-Ann Blue Cloud lives in Falconridge but said crime and social disorder persist in neighbouring communities as well.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023