Calgary Latest News

• Oilers get total team effort to beat Sharks 5-3

  The Edmonton Oilers knew the challenge was to come together as a unit after learning their star forward Leon Draisaitl will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

  Sports

  4 hours
• Oilers ‘offence by committee’ sinks Sharks 5-3

  Adam Henrique earned a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers were able to rally without star forward Leon Draisaitl to pick up a huge 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

  Sports

  6 hours
• Alberta’s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government

  The premier travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in 2025 to discuss potential collaborations on energy development, artificial intelligence and more.

  Economy

  7 hours
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• Passengers recount QEII drive-by shooting that killed Edmonton man: ‘No one deserves this’

  Three childhood friends were on a trip from Edmonton to Banff when their car was shot at while they drove down the QEII south of Leduc, killing 22-year-old Birinder Singh.

  Crime

  7 hours
• Calgary councillor looks to make northeast intersection safer: ‘It is dangerous’

  Twelve-year-old Bentley St. John was on his way to school when he was hit by a white vehicle in a marked crosswalk at Taradale Drive and Taravista Way.

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  9 hours
• Edmonton clinical trial offers hope to people suffering ‘most severe pains known to mankind’

  A new U of A clinical trial is testing ultra-early Gamma Knife surgery to stop trigeminal neuralgia before permanent brain changes and years of devastating pain.

  Health

  9 hours
• Edmonton aims to kibosh restrictive covenants in name of grocery access, food affordability

  Restrictive covenants are common in the grocery industry to prevent competition, but Edmonton's city council is asking the province to change the rules so food is more affordable.

  Consumer

  9 hours
• Danielle Smith hopes to balance Alberta budget even with moderate oil prices

  Danielle Smith addressed the Rural Municipalities of Alberta conference, hearing concerns on everything from health care access to infrastructure woes and unpaid oil and gas taxes.

  Politics

  10 hours
• Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades

  The move brings the total cost associated with Calgary's Bearspaw feeder main to $439 million, which includes $381 million to pay for the replacement project.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Migraine sufferers in southern Alberta struggle to find affordable treatments

  While southern Alberta's famous Chinooks are famous for the warm weather they bring, for some they are also infamous for the 'pounding, throbbing' headaches that accompany them.

  Health

  10 hours
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• Ottawa appeals Emergencies Act use during ‘Freedom Convoy’ to Supreme Court

  The federal government is appealing a January ruling from the Federal Court of Appeal that upheld the use of the emergencies law breached Charter rights.

  Canada

  11 hours
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• Disability advocates, NDP call on province to boost accessibility standards in Alberta

  'We are the only minority group that you can join at any time. So people with dignity now may not have that dignity later if we do not pass this bill right away.'

  Perspectives

  12 hours
• Calgary man charged after RCMP seize ‘significant’ amount of drugs, cash

  RCMP estimate the total value of the drugs seized, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and carfentanil, at approximately $450,000.

  Crime

  Mar 17
• World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to limit athlete data use, watchdog says

  Canada's privacy commissioner said the agency agreed to measures to ensure international sports bodies only use highly sensitive personal information for anti-doping purposes.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Pam Bondi faces April deposition over handling of Jeffrey Epstein case

  Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition on April 14 by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform after a vote earlier this month that was supported by five Republicans.

  U.S. News

  Mar 17
• Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies not to forget about his country, and suggested the U.S. and others should make use of Ukraine's anti-drone technology during the war.

  World

  Mar 17
• Kennedy Center board agrees to close for 2 years for renovations

  Trump has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure, despite the building undergoing a $250-million renovation in 2019.

  U.S. News

  Mar 17
• Bank of America settles lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein victims

  Bank of America tentatively settled a lawsuit claiming it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein while he sexually abused hundreds of girls and women.

  U.S. News

  Mar 17
• Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source

  A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.

  Economy

  Mar 17
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• Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: minister

  Defence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Injured Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl out for rest of season

  Standout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury.

  Sports

  Mar 17
• Iran war is ‘a dark cloud’ over Bank of Canada and the spring fiscal update

  The Bank of Canada is set to update interest rates on Wednesday as the Iran war brings a dark cloud over the Canadian economy and ahead of Ottawa's expected spring fiscal update.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip

  A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn.

  Sports

  Mar 17
• Functional health drops for Canadians, especially those under 35: StatCan

  Functional health summarizes a person’s level of difficulty in eight health aspects - vision, hearing, speech, cognition, dexterity, mobility, emotional health and pain. 

  Health

  Mar 17
• ‘Admin nights’ an antidote to procrastination while catching up with friends

  More Canadians are holding 'admin nights' — gathering with friends while each person tackles tasks like paying bills, applying for jobs, answering emails and booking appointments.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 17