Calgary Latest News

• RCMP puppies need names, Canadian children invited to submit suggestions

  Canadian children are invited to submit their suggestion to help name 13 soon-to-be-born puppies that could one day become RCMP police dogs.

  Crime

  2 hours
• Handcuffed suspect drives stolen Alberta Sheriffs vehicle from Whitecourt to Spruce Grove

  RCMP in western Alberta were led on lengthy late night a pursuit by a suspect, in handcuffs, who was in an Alberta Sheriffs patrol vehicle that was stolen near Whitecourt.

  Crime

  2 hours
• Publication ban lifted as sentencing begins in case of Edmonton girl found dead in hockey bag

  As manslaughter sentencing got underway for the woman initially accused of murdering an eight-year-old girl in her care, victim Nina Napope's identity can finally be revealed.

  Crime

  3 hours
• Advertisement
• Premier Danielle Smith revealing details of future Alberta education funding

  Alberta's premier and education minister are scheduled to make an announcement about future education funding in the province at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

  Politics

  6 hours
• Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone

  The motion, which was approved unanimously, calls for a comprehensive review of Calgary Transit's downtown free fare zone, including potential changes and its elimination.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Calgary family living in a car calls for more resources for unhoused families

  A Calgary family, forced to live in their car, are shedding light on the challenges of finding shelter for families that want to stat together.

  Economy

  Feb 24
• Two men charged after violent attempted kidnapping in downtown Calgary

  Calgary police have arrested and charged two men with kidnapping and assault, following an incident on Feb. 17, believed to be related to organized crime.

  Crime

  Feb 24
• 2 Jasper hockey players killed in crash with semi on way home to Hinton

  The western Alberta town of Hinton is grieving the deaths of two teenagers who were killed in a crash with a semi while driving home from their Jasper Bearcats hockey practice.

  Traffic

  Feb 24
• ‘I’ve never seen this much misery,’ says Calgary man on the front lines in Ukraine

  Paul Hughes, who shares stories and images of the war on social media, has been distributing humanitarian aid since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

  World

  Feb 24
• Mortgage debt soars while starter homes get out of reach for many Canadians

  In addition to higher mortgage costs, new homebuyers are also struggling with the cost of buying starter homes in today’s housing market, a new report shows.

  Money

  Feb 24
• Advertisement
• Lions sign defensive back Jamal Parker

  The B.C. Lions have signed defensive back Jamal Parker, the CFL club announced Tuesday.

  Sports

  Feb 24
• Advertisement
• Alberta nurses ratify collective agreement with Covenant Health: union

  The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees said nurses who work for Covenant Health have voted almost 90 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.

  Health

  Feb 24
• New Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on India, Australia, Japan trip

  The Prime Minister's Office said Jeneroux will be part of Carney's delegation in his new role as 'special advisor on economic and security partnerships' during the nine-day trip.

  Politics

  Feb 24
• Immigration, medical assistance in dying on agenda as Alberta legislature resumes

  The Alberta legislature is set to reconvene today, with the government's new budget to be tabled Thursday.

  Politics

  Feb 24
• Father of 1999 Taber school shooting victim on Tumbler Ridge: ‘A very helpless feeling’

  The 1999 Taber school shooting claimed the life of Jason Lang, whose father Dale is sharing his wisdom and words of healing in light of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

  Perspectives

  Feb 23
• Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $100

  A motion from two Calgary city councillors asks administration to conduct "an analysis of approaches" that the city could take to regulate theft under $100.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Calgary police investigate 2 extortion-related shootings over the weekend

  Calgary police said there were two shootings over the weekend believed to be related to the ongoing series of extortions targeting the city's South Asian community.

  Crime

  Feb 23
• Calgary distillery told to pull some popular spirits off the shelf by the CFIA

  An award-winning Calgary distillery is locked in a dispute with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency after being ordered to stop selling some of its most popular spirits.

  Economy

  Feb 23
• LaGrange addresses communication concern over Parkland County standing measles warning

  Minister for Primary Health Care, Adriana LaGrange, said a standing measles warning was issued for Parkland County after 17 people west of Edmonton tested positive for the virus.

  Health

  Feb 23
• Advertisement
• Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued

  Jacob VanRootselaar was arrested in Sylvan Lake after being wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder in Fort McMurray, Alberta RCMP confirmed.

  Crime

  Feb 23
• Advertisement
• Alberta to boost doctor spending by 22% as detail of upcoming budget shared

  Danielle Smith said Alberta will spend $7.7 billion on doctors in 2026-27 — one of the first major details to come out of what's expected to be a budget filled with red ink.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• 2 more recall petitions against Alberta politicians fail as 10 reach the deadline

  The campaigns against Alberta's Indigenous Relations Minister Rajan Sawhney and Advanced Education Minister Myles McDougall both fell short of collecting enough signatures.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• OpenAI reps summoned to Ottawa to discuss concerns following Tumbler Ridge shooting

  ChatGPT states that the account was suspended due to concerns about the suspect's posts, but it did not alert law enforcement officials in Canada.

  Crime

  Feb 23
• US Supreme Court to hear bid by oil companies to toss climate suits

  The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy over a lawsuit that seeks to hold oil companies liable for helping fuel climate change.

  Environment

  Feb 23
• Alberta ‘shooting itself in the foot’ by blaming immigrants, say experts

  Immigration experts say the UCP's proposed changes to immigration policies could turn immigrants away when they're still badly needed in some sectors of Alberta's economy.

  Politics

  Feb 23