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Alberta government wants public input on Bow River reservoir possibilities
Flood and drought storage projects on the Bow River were identified in 2017 as a way to improve the region’s resilience against adverse water events, the government said. Continue reading
Calgary mayor says Justin Trudeau in brownface a ‘sucker punch;’ councillor calls it ‘nonsense’
A black-and-white image, published by Time magazine on Wednesday, shows Justin Trudeau dressed up wearing brownface makeup. Continue reading
Alberta pharmacist fined, licence revoked over stolen narcotic pills
The tribunal said it hopes the cancellation of the permit, as well as the significant fines, will deter others from committing similar offences. Continue reading
Man charged with sexually assaulting teen on Calgary bench
Investigators said the man followed the girl and engaged her in another conversation while she was sitting on a bench on Kensington Close N.W., before sexually assaulting her. Continue reading
Calgary paramedic charged with sexual assault, sexual interference involving a minor
A Calgary paramedic has been charged with sexual assault involving a minor. Continue reading
Albertans weigh in on supervised consumption sites: How does public engagement help shape policy?
The Alberta government is gathering feedback about the province’s supervised consumption sites through town halls and an online survey. Continue reading
Southwest Calgary residents on alert as bear spotted in area
Officers are monitoring the area and looking for possible locations for traps, Alberta Fish and Wildlife said. Continue reading
Senate security apologizes to Calgary man turned away from tour because of oil and gas T-shirt
Security for the Canadian Senate is apologizing to a Calgary man who was told he couldn’t tour the landmark unless he turned his T-shirt inside-out. Continue reading
Calgary driver clocked speeding at 219 km/h near Brooks facing charges
According to the RCMP, an officer conducting long weekend highway patrols at about 11 p.m. on Saturday saw two vehicles speeding down the highway heading west. Continue reading
Calgary Zoo exploring options for pandas’ bamboo in light of Beijing-to-Calgary flight hiatus
The Calgary Zoo’s supply of bamboo for four hungry pandas is up in the air thanks to a change with a direct flight between Calgary and Beijing. Continue reading
Alberta lifts ban on seclusion rooms in schools, will establish new rules for use
Seclusion rooms have been used by teachers as they work to include developmentally challenged students in the classroom, and are credited with giving students who are acting out a chance to settle down. Continue reading
Alberta’s supervised consumption, overdose prevention sites have 100% overdose reversal rate: report
The report from the Alberta Community Council on HIV (ACCH) suggests 300,000 people have visited Alberta’s six supervised consumption sites and one overdose prevention site. Continue reading
Calgary Co-op changing food suppliers to Save-On-Foods; 200 jobs will be ‘directly impacted’
Calgary Co-op said it advised Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) of the switch, which would be effective in April 2020. Continue reading
Hiker bitten by black bear on Lake Louise trail
A bear warning has been issued for trails and day-use areas around Lake Louise following a bear encounter. Continue reading
Alcohol investigated as factor in serious head-on collision on Glenmore Trail
Two women were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Glenmore Trail on Monday. Continue reading