2nd-degree-murder charges laid in 2017 Calgary homicide investigation
WestJet under investigation for low-cost carrier pricing practices
Calgary fire crews rescue woman from 2nd floor of home during blaze
Calgary developer sees new possibilities by converting office buildings into homes in the downtown core
Global Calgary’s 2018 Morning of Giving a big success
Tegan and Sara to release memoir of growing up in Calgary
Alberta midwives granted broader powers to give drugs, insert IUDs, perform ultrasounds
Midwives in Alberta will soon be able to provide greater care to expectant and new mothers, including prescribing and administering medications, inserting IUDs and performing ultrasounds. Continue reading
Here are the Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
Canada’s smaller communities have hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning that are more than double larger cities. Continue reading
Trudeau’s justice minister will make final call on Meng Wanzhou extradition — if court approves it
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has outlined the next steps in Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s possible extradition to the United States. Continue reading
Snowfall, wind warnings for Alberta’s mountain regions
“A period of heavy snowfall will begin late tonight, mainly over the Icefields Parkway,” Environment Canada said Wednesday. “This event should last until Friday morning.” Continue reading
USA Today readers rank Jasper as No.1 ski town in North America
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a mere four hours west of Edmonton, Jasper now has another title to boast about. Continue reading
Alphonso Davies becomes youngest person to win Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award
Teenage midfielder Alphonso Davies has become the youngest winner of the Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award. Continue reading
Calgary mayor frustrated with Rocky View County vote to request halt on Springbank dam project
The Springbank dam is one of several municipal and provincial flood mitigation projects proposed in the wake of the 2013 floods. Continue reading
_848x480_1395407427591.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Rural Alberta shelters experiencing increase in abandoned animals
“She smelt like she had been living under a vehicle and she was a gray colour. She was damn near frozen.” Continue reading
Countries that want to extradite from Canada ‘should not seek to politicize’ the process: Freeland
Countries seeking extraditions from Canada must make sure their requests are solely about seeing that justice is done – not about political interference, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Continue reading
Calgary police make substantial meth bust as force looks for support dealing with rising crime
Calgary police made a significant drug seizure days before the interim chief made a plea to the federal government for help dealing with the rise of meth-fueled crime. Continue reading
Calgary police charge male youths in connection with swarming-style robberies
A group of eight Calgary youths face a total of 78 charges related to a two-week run of robberies. Continue reading
Kotex tampons recalled in Canada after reports of ‘coming apart’ inside bodies
The recall affects U by Kotex Sleek tampons and Regular Absorbency tampons sold between Oct. 17, 2016 and Oct. 16, 2018. Continue reading
Sheldon Kennedy handing off child advocacy centre that bears his name
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre was re-named after the former NHL player in 2013. Continue reading
Spike belt used in Okanagan to stop stolen truck; Alberta woman in custody
Police say a 37-year-old woman from Crossfield, Alta., is facing several charges. Continue reading
Protests outside Hungarian parliament over labour reform criticized as ‘slave law’
Protesters shouting “Traitors, traitors” faced off against hundreds of police who stood on the steps of the parliament building. Continue reading
German chocolate factory leaks out on to street, creating a street out of Candyland
The milk chocolate quickly hardened after hitting the chilly pavement. Continue reading
Michael Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, heading to prison for 3 years
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is heading to prison for three years over hush money payments to two women during the 2016 election campaign. Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
‘I was devastated’: Family living in Canada for 6 years to be deported Christmas Eve
A family of seven who have lived in Canada for more than six years are set to be deported to Colombia on Christmas Eve by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou, Huawei CFO, released from custody following bail hearing
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was released from custody Tuesday night following a bail hearing earlier in the day. Continue reading
Alberta midwives granted broader powers to give drugs, insert IUDs, perform ultrasounds
Midwives in Alberta will soon be able to provide greater care to expectant and new mothers, including prescribing and administering medications, inserting IUDs and performing ultrasounds. Continue reading
Here are the Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
Canada’s smaller communities have hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning that are more than double larger cities. Continue reading
Snowfall, wind warnings for Alberta’s mountain regions
“A period of heavy snowfall will begin late tonight, mainly over the Icefields Parkway,” Environment Canada said Wednesday. “This event should last until Friday morning.” Continue reading
Calgary developer sees new possibilities by converting office buildings into homes in the downtown core
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
After being vacant for years, the Art Deco classic Barron building on 8 Avenue S.W. between 5 and 6 streets will have 94 new rental apartments when it comes online in 2020. Continue reading
2nd-degree-murder charges laid in 2017 Calgary homicide investigation
Calgary police have charged two men with second-degree murder in the 2017 homicide of Adam Young. Continue reading
_848x480_1396187203725.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Calgary fire crews rescue woman from 2nd floor of home during blaze
Calgary Fire said the smoke alarms were sounding when they arrived. Continue reading
WestJet under investigation for low-cost carrier pricing practices
WestJet says it is cooperating with an investigation from the Competition Commissioner stemming from a Flair Airline complaint. Continue reading
Tegan and Sara to release memoir of growing up in Calgary
Indie pop duo Tegan and Sara will be releasing a memoir in 2019 detailing their upbringing in Calgary in the 1990’s. Continue reading
_848x480_1396189763626.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Accused double-murderer Edward Downey testifies in own defence
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Edward Downey’s defence lawyer told jurors “nobody intended to kill Sara Baillie” and said his client did not go to her home alone on July 11, 2016. Continue reading
USA Today readers rank Jasper as No.1 ski town in North America
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a mere four hours west of Edmonton, Jasper now has another title to boast about. Continue reading
Calgary mayor frustrated with Rocky View County vote to request halt on Springbank dam project
The Springbank dam is one of several municipal and provincial flood mitigation projects proposed in the wake of the 2013 floods. Continue reading
Rural Alberta shelters experiencing increase in abandoned animals
“She smelt like she had been living under a vehicle and she was a gray colour. She was damn near frozen.” Continue reading
Calgary police make substantial meth bust as force looks for support dealing with rising crime
Calgary police made a significant drug seizure days before the interim chief made a plea to the federal government for help dealing with the rise of meth-fueled crime. Continue reading
Calgary police charge male youths in connection with swarming-style robberies
A group of eight Calgary youths face a total of 78 charges related to a two-week run of robberies. Continue reading
Sheldon Kennedy handing off child advocacy centre that bears his name
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre was re-named after the former NHL player in 2013. Continue reading
Spike belt used in Okanagan to stop stolen truck; Alberta woman in custody
Police say a 37-year-old woman from Crossfield, Alta., is facing several charges. Continue reading
_tnb_4.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
What are the myths surrounding family violence?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Johanna Baynton Smith said she was attracted to her ex-husband for the good reasons. They married and had three kids, but she said he was controlling and eventually the violence escalated. Continue reading
Grande Prairie man charged in fatal hit and run
Police said Terris Truax, 37, was charged on Dec. 5 with a fatal collision that happened on Oct. 29 on 68 Avenue in Grande Prairie. Continue reading
Bartender describes ‘scuffle’ outside nightclub as Nelson Lugela murder trial continued Tuesday
By Sarah Offin Reporter
The defence called a bartender to discuss what she heard and saw that night. Continue reading
_848x480_1395367491582.jpg?w=180&quality=70&strip=all)
Calgary mom heads back to world karaoke championships: ‘I have a second chance!’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
After finding herself too ill to sing at the 2017 World Karaoke Championships, a Calgary woman is looking forward to returning to Finland to compete again. Continue reading
Fort McKay First Nation sues Alberta government, says oilsands project threatens sacred site
The Fort McKay First Nation is suing the Alberta government over development approvals that the band says threaten sacred land the province has promised to protect. Continue reading
Alberta government seeking expressions of interest to build new oil refinery
Premier Rachel Notley announced on Tuesday the province will be accepting submissions from companies to build a new refinery in Alberta. Continue reading
Prairie police chiefs, mayors plead for Ottawa’s help dealing with meth-fueled crime
Winnipeg’s police Chief Danny Smyth told the committee meth is causing a big backlog because officers are tied up in health-care facilities with meth users. Continue reading
Quebec boycott? Albertans threaten to stop buying products amid pipeline spat
Quebec Premier François Legault said that ‘there’s no social acceptability’ for the Energy East pipeline in his province, which would carry ‘dirty energy.’ Continue reading
Former Stampeders defensive coordinator Claybrooks hired as BC Lions head coach
After seven years on the Calgary Stampeders coaching staff — most recently as defensive coordinator — DeVone Claybrooks is now the BC Lions head coach. Continue reading
Editor's Picks
'No one is going to stick their neck out': Memos suggest Saudi threats chilled support for Canadian tweets
Patients should decide when to get mammograms: Canadian health experts
'I'm in shock:' The first 24 hours of the Saudi-Canada tweet feud left Canadians reeling
How do Alberta's political parties vet their candidates?
Why France's 'yellow vest' protesters are rioting in Paris and across the country
Which renovations will have the biggest impact on your home's value?
'It's murder': How lethal opioids devastated a small region of Ontario
Group helps improve Calgary NICUs by offering 'parental lens'
Canada was courting Saudi Arabia for billions in new business before ill-fated tweet
Alberta couple with Maritime connection wed in front of lobster tank at Sobeys where they met
Fentanyl kings in Canada allegedly linked to powerful Chinese gang, the Big Circle Boys
'Rewrite the trauma': Calgary clinic offers free tattoos for breast cancer survivors
Russia seized Ukrainian ships and sailors, then blamed 'banditry'. Here's what you need to know
