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• Man pleads guilty to vicious assault of Calgary transit bus driver

  One of two men charged in the vicious attack of a Calgary Transit bus driver last May has pleaded guilty to two of the six charges against him.

  Crime

  5 hours
• Calgary infrastructure at ‘extensive risk’ with 11% of assets in poor condition: report

  The City of Calgary has elevated the risks associated with its infrastructure following the second catastrophic failure of a main city water line in less than two years.

  Canada

  7 hours
• Mayors feel disappointment, ‘frustration’ over CMHC housing cuts

  The CMHC reduced funding from the Housing Accelerator Fund for Toronto and Vaughan, and cancelled money for Red Deer, which says it's not giving it back yet.

  Canada

  9 hours
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• Extreme fire risk prompts concerns over Lethbridge River Valley encampments

  The extreme fire danger in Lethbridge River Valley has prompted a call from the city for members of the public to report any fires they see at encampments. .

  Fire

  9 hours
• A year of harassment and death threats results in charges against Calgary man

  Calgary police and Alberta RCMP have made an arrest in the case of an Okotoks family they say was targeted and terrorized for months by slashed tires and online death threats.

  Crime

  9 hours
• AGLC accepting requests for expanded liquor hours during 2026 Olympics

  The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission says licensed establishments in the province will be able to offer extended hours of liquor service during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

  Economy

  Jan 19
• Bombers re-sign veteran kicker Castillo

  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed American kicker Sergio Castillo and Australian punter Jamieson Sheahan, the CFL club announced Monday.

  Sports

  Jan 19
• Hyman, Ingram help Oilers sting the Blues

  Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Connor Ingram made 27 saves to record the shutout, and the Edmonton Oilers started a key eight-game homestand with a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.

  Sports

  Jan 18
• Calgary mayor calls for one-year timeline to complete Bearpaw water main twinning

  After lifting water restrictions on Friday, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas outlined next steps for completing repairs to the Bearpaw feeder main, including an ambitious timeline.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• Roslovic, Kapanen step up for Edmonton Oilers

  With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they'd need other players to step up. 

  Sports

  Jan 18
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• Jarry shines, Oilers thump struggling Canucks 6-0

  Tristan Jarry stopped all 31 shots he faced for his first shutout in an Oilers jersey as Edmonton trounced the beleaguered Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver on Saturday.

  Sports

  Jan 18
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• Langdon residents step up to help family displaced by fire

  The fire in the Alberta hamlet broke out just after 6 p.m. Sunday night, and according to neighbours took roughly three hours to extinguish.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• ‘Don’t let go of the boat’: Calgary’s ice canoeing team gears up for race

  If you've been along Calgary's Bow River by night lately and wondered if your eyes decieved you, rest assured — ice canoeing (by night) is a real thing.

  Sports

  Jan 16
• Alberta doctors hope new E.R. triage physician role is properly resourced

  Alberta doctors are hoping a new pilot project to introduce triage physicians into emergency department waiting rooms is properly resourced.

  Health

  Jan 16
• Calgary police investigating stabbing outside southwest high school

  Calgary police say a 17-year-old was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition following a stabbing near Henry Wise Wood High School in southwest Calgary on Friday afternoon.

  Crime

  Jan 16
• CMHC cancels housing fund deal with City of Red Deer, council won’t return money

  Red Deer city council passed a resolution earlier this week refusing to give back the first installment of funding pending a meeting with the federal housing minister.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• E-bike battery caused blaze that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton firefighters

  'Over the last few years, as lithium ion batteries become more of a common part of our day, we have seen an increase in fires with these batteries as the cause.'

  Fire

  Jan 16
• Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China

  Canadian farmers are hailing news that China has agreed to slash duties on imports of Canadian canola products as 'an important milestone' in the countries' trading relationship.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• Crown says Calgary man who joined ISIS should serve a 16-year terrorism sentence

  Crown prosecutors are calling for a 16 year prison sentence for a Calgary man who travelled to the Middle East to join the terror group ISIS in 2013.

  Crime

  Jan 16
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• Calgary lifts water restrictions, officials say Bearspaw pipe fixed and stable

  The City of Calgary says tests on a repaired water main have been successful and all water restrictions in the city and surrounding communities are now lifted.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• Flair Airlines reroutes strategy to lure corporate travellers — without a business class

  CEO Maciej Wilk said Flair Airlines is attempting a strategic shift away from a pure-play budget airline and toward what he dubbed a 'value carrier.'

  Consumer

  Jan 16
• Judge upholds cat custody ruling, says parenthood and pet ownership aren’t same

  An Alberta judge divided up a group of cats between two exes, saying neither gets to keep all of them because pets aren’t the same as kids and legally shouldn’t be treated as such.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• WestJet will reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash

  The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.

  Consumer

  Jan 16
• Sorokin puts on ‘outstanding’ show vs. Oilers

  Ilya Sorokin and his posts proved to be more than up to the challenge on Thursday night.

  Sports

  Jan 16
• Sorokin, Islanders blank Oilers 1-0

  Ilya Sorokin recorded a 35-save shutout as the New York Islanders narrowly got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday.

  Sports

  Jan 15