Man accused of killing his father near Rimbey in Lacombe County
RCMP speak with Alberta infrastructure minister while investigating UCP leadership race
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
Calgary public school board approves 2019-20 budget
City of Calgary administration waves red flag at Green Line tunnel
Youth minimum wage rollbacks won’t apply at this year’s Calgary Stampede
Stampede organizers decided to stick with $15 for everyone this year, given the timing of the government’s changes. Continue reading
Environment Canada lifts funnel cloud advisories in Alberta
The advisory was lifted late Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Here’s how Europe is trying to endure a blistering heatwave
The heatwave is raising the risk of forest fires, infrastructure damage and heat-related deaths, particularly among older Europeans. Continue reading
Volunteers hope Cold War observatory and camera can put Alberta hamlet back on the map
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A group of dedicated volunteers at the Newbrook Historical Society in Alberta is hard at work refurbishing an observatory and meteor camera from the 1950s. Continue reading
Water supply temporarily restored in Blackie, Alta., boil water advisory still in effect
Hours after Foothills County issued an emergency alert to say the hamlet of Blackie, Alta., had no water supply, county officials said Tuesday night that the water supply had been temporarily restored. Continue reading
Dixie Chicks to release first new album in 13 years
The country trio is working on the followup to their 2006 album, ‘Taking the Long Way,’ with producer Jack Antonoff. Continue reading
Alberta legislature boss chides both UCP, NDP in earplug spat
The NDP has criticized Kenney for handing out the earplugs and for his United Conservatives offering three different explanations as to why. Continue reading
Historic church west of Calgary gets government approval to restore and rebuild
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A plan to rebuild the iconic McDougall Memorial United Church west of Calgary has received approval to go forward from the provincial government. Continue reading
Canadian trash from Philippines set to arrive in Vancouver
The ship’s arrival will bring nearly to a close the garbage saga that led to a diplomatic dispute with the Philippines and drew attention to the growing global problem of plastic waste. Continue reading
Growing homeless camps spark more fire fears in Maple Ridge
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Months after the local homeless camp in Maple Ridge was shut down due to fire concerns and other safety issues, residents say new fire fears are being sparked – by a growing number of homeless encampments cropping up in the city’s residential areas. Continue reading
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Mother of Alberta boy who died of meningitis breaks down testifying at trial
Collet Stephan told court that she still counts Ezekiel, who was 18 months old when he died, among her current living children. Continue reading
Canada wants proof of Chinese claims that fake certificates used to ship pork: Carr
International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr said he’s skeptical of the product’s origins. Continue reading
Community walk in Stand Off, Alta., honours MMIWG
A community healing event began in Stand Off on Tuesday in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Continue reading
Missing 16-year-old from Maskwacis found dead under suspicious circumstances
A 16-year-old who disappeared in central Alberta last week was found dead Tuesday morning, RCMP said. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: The Tory climate plan champions technology over taxes
The climate plan unveiled by Andrew Scheer recognizes that market forces and technology, not taxes, point the way to a cooler planet, says Tasha Kheiriddin. Continue reading
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations
For the first time, Canada has placed two neo-Nazi groups on its list of outlawed terrorist organizations. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
Woman critically injured in shooting involving Calgary police; ASIRT investigating
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Two people were injured, including an officer, after an incident in southeast Calgary Wednesday. Continue reading
China urges Canada to ‘take concerns seriously’ and release Meng Wanzhou
The renewed demand comes a day after announcing a suspension of all imports of Canadian meat products to China. Continue reading
Man accused of killing his father near Rimbey in Lacombe County
A father is dead and his son has been charged with murder after an incident near Rimbey on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Youth minimum wage rollbacks won’t apply at this year’s Calgary Stampede
Stampede organizers decided to stick with $15 for everyone this year, given the timing of the government’s changes. Continue reading
Woman critically injured in shooting involving Calgary police; ASIRT investigating
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Two people were injured, including an officer, after an incident in southeast Calgary Wednesday. Continue reading
Man accused of killing his father near Rimbey in Lacombe County
A father is dead and his son has been charged with murder after an incident near Rimbey on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Environment Canada lifts funnel cloud advisories in Alberta
The advisory was lifted late Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Volunteers hope Cold War observatory and camera can put Alberta hamlet back on the map
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A group of dedicated volunteers at the Newbrook Historical Society in Alberta is hard at work refurbishing an observatory and meteor camera from the 1950s. Continue reading
Calgary public school board approves 2019-20 budget
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
The Calgary public school board unanimously approved its budget for the 2019-20 school year, however the lack of a provincial budget is creating uncertainty. Continue reading
RCMP speak with Alberta infrastructure minister while investigating UCP leadership race
Alberta’s infrastructure minister is the latest high-profile member of the province’s UCP government to speak with RCMP as they investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing in connection with the 2017 UCP leadership race in which Premier Jason Kenney emerged as the winner. Continue reading
Water supply temporarily restored in Blackie, Alta., boil water advisory still in effect
Hours after Foothills County issued an emergency alert to say the hamlet of Blackie, Alta., had no water supply, county officials said Tuesday night that the water supply had been temporarily restored. Continue reading
Alberta legislature boss chides both UCP, NDP in earplug spat
The NDP has criticized Kenney for handing out the earplugs and for his United Conservatives offering three different explanations as to why. Continue reading
Historic church west of Calgary gets government approval to restore and rebuild
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A plan to rebuild the iconic McDougall Memorial United Church west of Calgary has received approval to go forward from the provincial government. Continue reading
City of Calgary administration waves red flag at Green Line tunnel
By Doug Vaessen Reporter
“At a time when council is looking to have cost assurances on mega projects, going underground might not be the best option for us today.” Continue reading
Growing homeless camps spark more fire fears in Maple Ridge
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Months after the local homeless camp in Maple Ridge was shut down due to fire concerns and other safety issues, residents say new fire fears are being sparked – by a growing number of homeless encampments cropping up in the city’s residential areas. Continue reading
Mother of Alberta boy who died of meningitis breaks down testifying at trial
Collet Stephan told court that she still counts Ezekiel, who was 18 months old when he died, among her current living children. Continue reading
Community walk in Stand Off, Alta., honours MMIWG
A community healing event began in Stand Off on Tuesday in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Continue reading
Missing 16-year-old from Maskwacis found dead under suspicious circumstances
A 16-year-old who disappeared in central Alberta last week was found dead Tuesday morning, RCMP said. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Intersection of 17 Ave. and 14 St. S.W. closed on Canada Day long weekend
The replacement of traffic lights and utilities will cause the closure of a busy downtown Calgary intersection during the Canada Day long weekend. Continue reading
8,100 Alberta wildfire evacuees allowed to return home Tuesday
The Alberta government said a shift in weather, including cooler temperatures and rain in recent days, has helped firefighters in the High Level region. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada sets date for Saskatchewan’s carbon tax appeal
Saskatchewan’s appeal of its challenge to the federal carbon tax is slated to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada in December. Continue reading
Crime Beat podcast: The day Mark Mariani came face-to-face with evil
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Mark Mariani was the most carefree and happy-go-lucky of all the Mariani kids. His family was devastated to learn he had been murdered. Continue reading
Calgary Fire Department faces $9M budget cut: union boss
The Calgary Firefighters Association says it believes the Calgary Fire Department will be hit with a $9-million budget cut as city council looks to find $60 million in savings. Continue reading
Kenney government launches website to let Albertans help decide where to cut red tape
Two weeks after passing its Red Tape Reduction Act, Alberta’s UCP government announced the launch of a website to allow Albertans to have their say on what government regulations they want scrapped, kept or improved upon. Continue reading
Plan to allow drinking at Calgary picnic sites shelved until summer 2020
The reason why? To buy time to talk about concerns over drunken behaviour and drinking and driving. Continue reading
Victim’s family, friends share pain, grief at Calgary sentencing hearing for convicted murderer
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Raw emotion and many tears filled a Calgary courtroom on Monday as friends and family of murder victim Brett Wiese, 20, shared the immense pain and grief they’ve endured since losing him. Continue reading
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