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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

  18 mins
• 90% of Edmonton drivers ignored latest seasonal parking ban: City report

  City council is discussing how to get Edmontonians to comply with parking bans for snow clearing and a new report shows only 10 per cent of people obeyed the latest ban.

  Traffic

  30 mins
• Trial begins in Edmonton for man accused of killing 2 men in Chinatown

  Nearly four years after Ban Phuc Hoang, 61, and Hung Trang, 64, were fatally attacked at work in Edmonton's Chinatown area, the man accused of killing them is on trial.

  Crime

  2 hours
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• 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

  4 hours
• 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

  4 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

  5 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

  9 hours
• 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

  9 hours
• 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
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• 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
• Oilers’ Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence

  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany.

  Sports

  Jan 17
• 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
• Edmonton residential parking ban, snow clearing to resume Saturday night

  Since the Phase 2 ban went into effect on Jan. 12, the City of Edmonton says crews having completed 43 per cent of residential roads and aims to get to them all by Friday, Jan. 23.

  Traffic

  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
• 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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• 27th Annual Corus Radiothon for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation

  The 27th Annual Corus Radiothon, presented by Great Canadian Roofing, Siding and Windows is back! Global News is proud to support the two-day broadcast alongside CISN Country 103.9, 880 CHED and the CHUCK @ 92.5 on January 29 & 30, 2026. We’ll be sharing a glimpse into what every day life is like for Stollery...

  Jan 16
• 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