Ken MacGillivray

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• Calgary police seek public’s help in identifying Bridlewood arson suspect

  Calgary police have released photos of a suspect wanted by arson investigators in relation to a fire in the southwest community of Bridlewood earlier this month.

  Crime

  6 hours
• Owners of Nakiska ski area announce plans for new summer activities in 2027

  Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, operators of the Nakiska ski resort west of Calgary, have announced plans to open for new activities in the summer of 2027.

  Lifestyle

  6 hours
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• Snowfall warnings issued as another spring storm takes aim at southern Alberta

  Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for central and southern Alberta, with up to 40 centimetres forecast to fall in the hardest hit areas by late Thursday.

  Weather

  10 hours
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• Alberta thieves targeting expensive laser machines, crippling local businesses

  Police confirm that an expensive laser stolen from a Cochrane aesthetics salon last month, is one of at least 10 similar thefts that have taken place in Alberta in recent months.

  Crime

  Apr 14
• Mount Royal University accused of being ‘woefully equipped’ to deal with campus emergency

  Calgary's Mount Royal University is facing some strong criticism over the lack of information provided to students and staff during Monday's shelter in place advisory.

  Crime

  Apr 14
• Calgary police briefly issue shelter-in-place order at Mount Royal University

  Calgary police issued a shelter-in-place order at Mount Royal after a man was spotted on campus carrying a large knife — who turned out to be a chef that works at the university.

  Crime

  Apr 13
• Opening of new bike lanes in northwest Calgary sparks intense debate

  It is an issue that has divided many Canadian communities and now the debate over bike lanes has sparked fierce debate in the northwest Calgary community of Sunnyside.

  Traffic

  Apr 13
• RCMP in Hanna, Alta. called in to help remove trespassing beaver

  RCMP in Hanna, Alta., received an unusual call from a local business owner last week and when they responded, they found a large furry rodent who was refusing to leave the store.

  Apr 13
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• Ontario man charged after foreigners found illegally working in Banff, Jasper

  An Ontario businessman has been sentenced for his role in the illegal employment of at least 90 foreign nationals at hotels in the Banff and Jasper areas.

  Crime

  Apr 13
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• City of Calgary says wild weather swings have pothole crews playing catch-up

  It is pothole season, and while City of Calgary crews are already working to repair the divots in the road, the recent wild swings in the weather mean they're playing catch-up.

  Traffic

  Apr 10
• Calgary police lay 67 charges after seizing firearms, drugs and stolen property

  Two Calgary men are charged with 67 offences after police seized drugs, firearms and stolen property during an investigation into a series of break-ins targeting local businesses.

  Crime

  Apr 10
• Calgary Stampede canvas auction smashes old record for total amount bid

  Considered by many to be an indicator of the health of the Alberta economy, this year's Calgary Stampede canvas auction garnered a record amount of bids.

  Entertainment

  Apr 10
• Alberta separatists claim looming Carney majority helps their cause

  Alberta separatists in Alberta claim recent floor crossings in Ottawa and the prospect of a federal Liberal majority government will be a boost to their efforts for independence.

  Politics

  Apr 9
• Premier Danielle Smith teases future bid from Alberta for the Olympics

  Premier Danielle Smith raised the prospect of a future bid for Alberta to host the Olympics, during a speech to the Rotary Club of Downtown Calgary on Thursday.

  Politics

  Apr 9
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• Calgary Police Service employee charged in breach of privacy investigation

  Calgary Police Service employee charged following allegations she breached the privacy of victims she had, or was interested in having personal relationships with.

  Crime

  Apr 9
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• Woman killed, child airlifted to hospital after crash near Brooks: Alberta RCMP

  A woman was killed and a child had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash near Brooks, Alta. on Wednesday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Apr 9
• Half of Alberta’s small businesses experienced increased crime in 2025, CFIB says

  A new survey by the CFIB shows that 49 per cent of small business owners in Alberta think crime in their community has "significantly" or "somewhat" increased over the past year.

  Crime

  Apr 8
• Calgary Zoo’s new polar bear makes his first public appearance

  The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear, 20-year-old Yelle, is now out of quarantine and exploring his new home and is available for the public to see.

  Entertainment

  Apr 8
• Canadians are joining the Catholic church in record numbers, officials claim

  The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary says there has been a huge increase in the number of people wanting to join the Catholic church, up 50 per cent since COVID.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 7
• Calgary man found guilty of preying on women employed in the city’s sex trade

  A Calgary man has been found guilty of a total of six charges after being accused of sexually assaulting several women employed in the city's sex trade.

  Crime

  Apr 7
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• Cost of buying or renting a condo in Calgary tumbles as supply nears record levels

  With the supply of available condos in Calgary approaching record levels, local realtors say prices are down, making now a good time to buy or rent a condo.

  Money

  Apr 6
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• Nasty Easter weekend weather leads to chaos on roads in Calgary area

  Another blast of winter weather hit the Calgary area this Easter weekend, and while it may be unwelcome for many people, it does not come as a surprise.

  Weather

  Apr 6
• Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax relief

  Another jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.

  Economy

  Apr 2
• Another spring snowstorm snarls Calgary roads, causes dozens of crashes

  Calgarians woke to a blanket of heavy wet snow that caused chaos on city streets and resulted in at least 163 crashes on Thursday morning.

  Weather

  Apr 2
• Calgary water restrictions lifted after feeder main put back in service

  The City of Calgary has lifted water restrictions that were put in place three-and-a-half weeks ago to allow for repair work to be done on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

  Health

  Apr 2