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• Fire destroys Airdrie home, damages neighbouring property

  A carriage-style home in Airdrie was destroyed after a fire broke out on the property early Monday morning. One person inside was able to escape without injury.

  Fire

  37 mins
• Artificial intelligence residency at Calgary Public Library raises some eyebrows

  The Calgary Public Library has opened up applications for a 10-week residency program focused on Artificial intelligence — but it's causing some stir in the city's arts community.

  Canada

  48 mins
• High winds blow roof off school, wreak havoc across Alberta

  Wind gusts of 80 to over 120 kilometres an hour swept across Alberta on Sunday, downing trees and power lines, tipping sheds and ripping sections of roofs from buildings.

  Weather

  2 hours
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• Calgary under month-long water restrictions as Bearspaw feeder main work begins

  Water restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Damaging winds forecast for much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan

  Environment Canada says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds

  The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.

  Weather

  Mar 8
• Alberta mountain towns deal with ‘low-grade anxiety’ as wildfire season begins

  Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen said in a statement that crews have already responded to 27 new wildfires in the province this year.

  Environment

  Mar 8
• Newcomers add energy in Flames win over Hurricanes

  The departures of Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar has created opportunity in Calgary and embracing it on Saturday were Joel Farabee and newly acquired Ryan Strome.

  Sports

  Mar 8
• Hurricanes shut down Oilers via ‘full team effort’

  The Carolina Hurricanes were pretty quiet during the trade deadline period, but based on the way they've been playing of late it could easily be argued they didn't really need to tinker with the lineup.

  Sports

  Mar 7
• Blake paces surging Hurricanes to win over Oilers

  Jackson Blake had a pair of goals and K'Andre Miller had three assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes came away with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.

  Sports

  Mar 7
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• ‘Can’t believe it’: Calmar family reunited with missing dog after nearly 3 months

  After nearly three months, a Calmar family has finally been reunited with their dog. The 6-year-old dog got spooked and ran into the forest near Drayton Valley.

  Canada

  Mar 6
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• Where is Shelley-Anne Bacsu? $50K reward aims to uncover answers in Alberta cold case

  For four decades, Alberta's Sandy and Muriel Bacsu have lived with a painful question no parent should have to endure: What happened to their 16-year-old daughter?

  Crime

  Mar 6
• Dach, Dickinson relish opportunities with Oilers

  Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan. 

  Sports

  Mar 6
• Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister

  A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.

  Traffic

  Mar 6
• Gas rises to $1.50 in Edmonton as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices

  West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.

  Economy

  Mar 6
• Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting

  While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 6
• Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation

  The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Space debris lights up Calgary sky

  Calgarians looking up around 8 p.m. Thursday may have noticed some unusual lights streaking across the night sky.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Oilers forward Janmark has season-ending surgery

  The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season. 

  Health

  Mar 6
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• Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.

  Politics

  Mar 6
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• Avs acquire Kadri, Isles get Schenn

  Nazem Kadri is heading back to familiar surroundings. Brayden Schenn has a new address. And Nick Foligno is set to have an on-ice family reunion.

  Sports

  Mar 6
• Jasper affordable housing apartment receives funding boost as fire rebuild ramps up

  By the end of this year, 40 new below-market rate apartments are expected to be available in Jasper and a second build of the same size is in the works.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• ‘Can’t run a deficit’: Calgary businesses prepare for incoming property tax hike

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended the property tax increase, and noted it is meant to cover a third of the education operating budget this year.

  Economy

  Mar 5
• Sister of domestic murder victim Nancy Cooper raises awareness at WIN House event

  An Alberta woman whose sister’s 2008 murder by her husband in the U.S. made headlines across the continent is hoping their family’s nightmare will help prevent similar tragedies.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rules

  The Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.

  Health

  Mar 5