Blackie, Alta., left without water supply; advisory issued
City of Calgary administration waves red flag at Green Line tunnel
Here’s why this busy 17th Ave intersection will be closed during Canada Day long weekend
Calgary Fire Department faces $9M budget cut: union boss
Historic church west of Calgary gets government approval to restore and rebuild
Alberta legislature boss chides both UCP, NDP in earplug spat
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
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
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over feed additive
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. 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
Photo of drowned father-daughter offers harrowing look at migrant struggle
The two were swept away by the current and their bodies discovered Monday morning. 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
Wait, There’s More podcast: How Canada’s legal weed can get you banned from the U.S.
Tamara Khandaker speaks with reporter Patrick Cain and lawyer Heather Segal about legal weed and the problems it’s causing for Canadians trying to cross the U.S. border. 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
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
‘Disappointing’: Bill to improve support for jurors with PTSD won’t become law
With Parliament not expected to resume handling of Bill C-417, it looks as though it will officially die when the writ drops to mark the start of the 2019 federal election. 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
What’s the rationale behind Trump’s migrant detention? Experts weigh in
Last week, it was reported that dozens of children living in migrant detention centres did not have access to basic sanitary supplies such as soap and toothpaste. Continue reading
Scientists discover giant freshwater reservoir beneath the Atlantic ocean
If it were on the surface, researchers say the aquifer would create a lake covering about 15,000 square miles. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns to Earth
The Saint-Lambert, Que., native set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 205 days. Continue reading
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says his future is in Toronto
“For me, the blessing [also] is being wanted here and finding a place that makes you happy and finding challenges that really make you grow as a person and this place has made me grow as a person. Continue reading
Pilot error may be to blame for plane crash on Okanagan Lake
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 72-year-old pilot, a man from Alberta, and his 59-year-old passenger were picked up soon after the crash by a passing boat, police said. Continue reading
Beth Chapman of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ placed in medically induced coma
“Please say your prayers for Beth right now thank you love you,” 66-year-old reality star Duane (Dog) Chapman tweeted. Continue reading
Blackie, Alta., left without water supply; advisory issued
An emergency alert from the Alberta government said crews were working on a temporary repair to the waterline. 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
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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
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
Calgarians petition to move Alpha House rehab centre because of crime concerns
Alpha House, located at 203 15 Ave. S.E., has been helping people get off alcohol and drugs since January 1982. Continue reading
Pilot error may be to blame for plane crash on Okanagan Lake
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 72-year-old pilot, a man from Alberta, and his 59-year-old passenger were picked up soon after the crash by a passing boat, police said. Continue reading
Federal transport minister approves sale of WestJet to Onex at price reduced by 737 Max issues
Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau has given his approval to the proposed $3.5-billion acquisition of WestJet Airlines by Onex Corp. Continue reading
UCP, NDP swap accusations, attacks in earplug debate
Alberta’s earplug debate got louder Monday as the Opposition NDP accused Premier Jason Kenney of lying and sought to have Government House Leader Jason Nixon found in contempt of the legislature. Continue reading
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Lethbridge reaches 100K people, passes Red Deer as 3rd largest city in Alberta
Finalized results of the 2019 census have revealed that a major population milestone has been reached in Lethbridge. Continue reading
Why insider says 2026 Olympics wouldn’t have been good fit for Calgary
Sport business journalist Rob Livingstone said Calgary would have lost to Sweden or Italy anyways because of the way the IOC was weighing bids. Continue reading
Alberta addressing concerns with driver’s licence test delays
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Some help is on the way for people frustrated, waiting weeks and weeks to get their driver’s licence tests done. Continue reading
Second Banff grizzly dies after being struck by vehicle: Parks Canada
Parks Canada says a female yearling was found severely injured Saturday on the road leading to the Sunshine Village ski resort. Continue reading
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