Southern Alberta fire crews prepare for wildfire season
Premier-designate Jason Kenney names senior staff
Lethbridge Muslim Association hopes to build cultural bridges in the city
Alberta government halts construction work on superlab site in Edmonton
Elections Alberta releases unofficial results; voter turnout comes in at 71%
Community of Iron Springs breaks ground on replacement for Huntsville School
Canada’s oilsands emit CO2 emissions significantly higher than reported: study
Environment Canada scientists say four major oilsands mines are releasing an average of about one-third more carbon dioxide per barrel of oil than they report. Continue reading
Calgary Board of Education speaks after 9-year-old Syrian girl dies by suicide
The CBE’s chief superintendent said repeatedly on Monday that he couldn’t speak to specifics about Amal Alshteiwi’s death to protect the family’s privacy. Continue reading
Earthquake hits Philippines just a day after deadly tremor kills 16
A new powerful earthquake hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, a day after a magnitude 6.1 quake rattled the country’s north and left at least 16 people dead, including in a collapsed supermarket, where rescuers scrambled to find survivors. Continue reading
Parks Canada calls recovery of 3 world-class climbers from Banff National Park ‘treacherous and complex’
Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. Continue reading
Acquisitions, insolvencies cited as drilling company count tumbles by 40%
A new analysis cites industry data which shows only 26 drilling contractors have been working so far in 2019, 17 fewer than observed in 2014. Continue reading
New commemorative loonie marking ’50 years of progress’ for LGBTQ2 people to be unveiled
The Royal Canadian Mint says the new one-dollar coin pays tribute to Parliament’s passing of legislation that “initiated the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada.” Continue reading
Cochrane X Games athlete lands world’s 1st snowbike BASE jump
“It was definitely the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” the three-time X Games medallist said on Sunday. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
#TorontoStrong: Numerous events scheduled around city to mark 1-year anniversary of van attack
Numerous events are planned around the city, including at Mel Lastman Square where people are expected to gather throughout the day to pay their respects to the victims and first responders. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline still top priority for feds despite deadline extension: transport minister
“It’s probably our number one priority as a government at the moment,” said Transport Minister Marc Garneau. Continue reading
Okotoks toddler back home after surviving rare multiple-organ transplant
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The family’s days are now filled with hospital visits and plenty of blood work, but they say every day at home is a gift. Continue reading
Ceremonies, vigils planned to honour victims of deadly Toronto van attack
In the hours before the ceremony, the city is expected to install temporary signs in the area to commemorate what it has dubbed the “Yonge Street Tragedy” until permanent memorials are created. The city says consultations on the memorials will begin this spring. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
Death of 9-year-old Syrian girl raises alarm bells among mental health advocates
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The death of Amal Alshteiwi is raising serious concern among those who work with young newcomers who may be suffering from trauma. Continue reading
‘It just gets worse’: Resident, families, former staff voice care concerns at Ontario nursing home
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Families, former staff members and a resident of a long-term care home in Ontario tell Global News they are desperate for increased staffing levels and better care. Continue reading
‘Learning to be human beings’: gorillas pose on two legs in selfie from African park
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Gorillas are naturally imitative creatures, but they’re not always caught doing it like they were here. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Seat projection shows Trudeau Liberals slip out of majority position
A seat projection developed using a blend of recent polls produces the prospect of a minority government for the Liberals in the 2019 federal election. Continue reading
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May celebrates wedding, Jody Wilson-Raybould contemplates Green run
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party leader Elizabeth May tied the know with with environmentalist John Kidder in Victoria on Monday afternoon. Around 600 guests packed the Christ Church Cathedral for the Earth Day wedding. Continue reading
Billionaire Asos owner loses 3 children in Sri Lanka bombings
Anders Holch Povlsen and his wife Anne were vacationing in Sri Lanka with their children. Continue reading
Alberta government halts construction work on superlab site in Edmonton
During the election campaign, Premier-designate Jason Kenney vowed the medical superlab approved by the NDP would be scrapped if the United Conservatives were voted in. Continue reading
Canada’s oilsands emit CO2 emissions significantly higher than reported: study
Environment Canada scientists say four major oilsands mines are releasing an average of about one-third more carbon dioxide per barrel of oil than they report. Continue reading
Calgary Board of Education speaks after 9-year-old Syrian girl dies by suicide
The CBE’s chief superintendent said repeatedly on Monday that he couldn’t speak to specifics about Amal Alshteiwi’s death to protect the family’s privacy. Continue reading
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Southern Alberta fire crews prepare for wildfire season
By Kyle Benning Videographer
The region is starting to heat up with the mercury reaching about 20 C on Monday. Continue reading
Lethbridge Muslim Association hopes to build cultural bridges in the city
The Lethbridge Muslim Association took some time to share their culture and religion with hundreds of community members. Demi Knight reports. Continue reading
RCMP investigate after 11-year-old shot in chest in southern Alberta
Police said it’s believed a 13-year-old was playing with a 22-caliber pistol when it was accidentally discharged, hitting the 11-year-old in the chest. Continue reading
Parks Canada calls recovery of 3 world-class climbers from Banff National Park ‘treacherous and complex’
Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. Continue reading
Alberta government halts construction work on superlab site in Edmonton
During the election campaign, Premier-designate Jason Kenney vowed the medical superlab approved by the NDP would be scrapped if the United Conservatives were voted in. Continue reading
Premier-designate Jason Kenney names senior staff
Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney has announced five members of his senior staff. Continue reading
Acquisitions, insolvencies cited as drilling company count tumbles by 40%
A new analysis cites industry data which shows only 26 drilling contractors have been working so far in 2019, 17 fewer than observed in 2014. Continue reading
Cochrane X Games athlete lands world’s 1st snowbike BASE jump
“It was definitely the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” the three-time X Games medallist said on Sunday. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline still top priority for feds despite deadline extension: transport minister
“It’s probably our number one priority as a government at the moment,” said Transport Minister Marc Garneau. Continue reading
Okotoks toddler back home after surviving rare multiple-organ transplant
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The family’s days are now filled with hospital visits and plenty of blood work, but they say every day at home is a gift. Continue reading
Alberta man dies after collision during snowmobile race at B.C. ski resort
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man was taking part in the Western Canada Hillcross Tour at Sun Peaks Resort, which has now been cancelled. Continue reading
Death of 9-year-old Syrian girl raises alarm bells among mental health advocates
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The death of Amal Alshteiwi is raising serious concern among those who work with young newcomers who may be suffering from trauma. Continue reading
Man critically injured in avalanche near Lake Louise dies in hospital: Parks Canada
One person was critically injured in an avalanche in Yoho National Park on Saturday and later died in a Calgary hospital, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
Six months after legalization, high prices and supply issues boost illicit pot market
It has been six months since Canada became the first industrialized country to legalize recreational cannabis, in a bid to stamp out the illicit market, but the price gap between legal and illicit marijuana appears to be widening, according to Statistics Canada. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, April 19, 2019
Owen Hardy had a goal and two assists as the Vancouver Giants opened their Western Hockey League third-round series against the Spokane Chiefs with a 4-1 victory on Friday. Continue reading
Elections Alberta releases unofficial results; voter turnout comes in at 71%
Unofficial results of Tuesday’s provincial election were released Friday afternoon and show the United Conservative Party with 63 seats and Alberta’s NDP with 24 seats. Continue reading
CNOOC fined $450,000 for blast that killed 2 men at Long Lake facility
The company formerly known as Nexen Energy has been fined $450,000 after pleading guilty to charges in the 2016 deaths of two workers near Fort McMurray. Continue reading
Alberta NDP candidate in Edmonton-South West concedes, giving UCP 1st seat in city
The NDP candidate for Edmonton-South West conceded Friday, meaning the UCP will likely have at least one MLA from Edmonton in the Alberta legislature. Continue reading
Parents say Austrian climber missing in Banff National Park ‘lived his dream’
The parents of celebrated Austrian climber David Lama said Friday that he had “lived his dream,” as hopes he and two other top climbers survived an avalanche in Banff faded. Continue reading
B.C. police issue plea to Edmontonians for tips about 2017 homicide that left teen dead
Investigators with B.C.’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team issued a plea for tips from Edmontonians and other Albertans on Thursday as they work to make an arrest in connection with the 2017 death of a teen found dead in Surrey. Continue reading
RCMP investigating gun complaint in Bellevue, public asked to stay away
RCMP members from multiple detachments were on scene in the Crowsnest Pass community of Bellevue, Alta., late Thursday to investigate an incident involving a firearm. Continue reading
Wind warnings issued for southern Alberta while Banff, Jasper brace for snow
Environment Canada issued a wind warning for parts of southern Alberta on Thursday as some area were told to expect gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour. Continue reading
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