Alberta Green Party members elect Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes as new leader
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Calgary girl celebrates 7th birthday with tribute to fallen officer
Exercise, not rest, may be best for coping with chemo: University of Alberta study
Asked about migrant surge, Bill Blair says ‘overwhelming majority of those people have left’
Bear caught on video pawing at window of Calgary area home
Gender equality in Canada: Progress made, but work still needs to be done
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
Paulette Senior, president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Network, told the Alberta Morning News that Canada has made some progress, but there’s much more work that needs to be done. Continue reading
Alberta buffer zone law tested in Calgary as anti-abortion group calls new rules anti-free speech
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A demonstration outside Calgary’s northwest abortion clinic was held on Saturday. It was one of the first protests since the NDP government created zones to protect staff and clients from harassment. Continue reading
Trump to again address dangers of North Korea during UN speech
As he begins the sequel to his stormy U.N. debut, President Donald Trump will again confront the dangers posed by North Korea’s nuclear threat, though its shadow may appear somewhat less ominous than a year ago. Continue reading
Alberta Fish and Wildlife contacted after bear spotted in Grande Prairie neighbourhood
The RCMP say officers with Alberta Fish and Wildlife have been contacted after a woman walking her dog in Grande Prairie, Alta., reported that she saw a bear. Continue reading
Alberta farmers worried as cold weather hurts harvests
Some farmers are worried as harvest progress slows down across Alberta due to cold weather and high precipitation. Continue reading
Canada’s obesity rate has doubled since the 1970s. What happened?
More than one quarter of Canadians are obese. Experts put the blame on our food environment and other societal factors. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Put Canadian seniors front and centre in federal budget, CMA says
By Peter Watts Radio host
Dr. Gigi Osler, the new head of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks about priorities for health care in Canada. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Trump returns to UN but seems unlikely to change his tune
As Trump prepares to return to the international body he has so often derided, there’s a clear sense that America is more isolated now than ever. Continue reading
On board with 17 Wing Search and Rescue team over Manitoba
The Transport and Rescue Squadron based at 17 Wing in Winnipeg has had a busy year. On Thursday 680 CJOB and Global News were invited along on a training session. Continue reading
North Battleford man facing charges after Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old girl
Saskatchewan RCMP say they have made an arrest in relation to an Amber Alert that ended earlier this week. Continue reading
Bill Cosby sentencing set to begin, could face 30 years in prison for sexual assault
Bill Cosby faces the start of a sentencing hearing Monday at which a judge will decide how to punish the 81-year-old comedian who blazed the trail for other black entertainers and donated millions to black causes but preyed on at least one young woman and perhaps many more. Continue reading
Newest Lethbridge middle school replacing textbooks with laptops
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Students at Lethbridge’s brand new middle school have the world at their fingertips with all of them carrying a laptop instead of a textbook. Continue reading
Lethbridge’s Supervised Consumption Services site sees expansion completed
By Malika Karim Videographer
The provincially funded expansion of Lethbridge’s Supervised Consumption Services site has been completed. The facility now houses 17 booths and two inhalation rooms. Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Government of Canada, schools closed in Ottawa Monday due to tornado damage
The Government of Canada and several schools in both Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., have announced closures for Monday due to power outages and tornado damage. Continue reading
Asked about migrant surge, Bill Blair says ‘overwhelming majority of those people have left’
Border Security Minister Bill Blair says most of the people who arrived in a surge of migrants last year have left. Continue reading
Hong Kong bans separatist political party in unprecedented move
Hong Kong has banned the Hong Kong National Party, which advocates for independence, due to national security concerns. Continue reading
Video captures Alberta man’s dangerously close encounter with grizzly, cubs at Kananaskis campsite
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
While setting up his campsite in Kananaskis country, this avid outdoorsman had a rare face-to-face encounter with a grizzly bear and her two cubs. Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Calgary girl celebrates 7th birthday with tribute to fallen officer
“For my seventh birthday, I would like to dress in a very pretty dress and I would like to take that police officer some flowers.” Continue reading
Exercise, not rest, may be best for coping with chemo: University of Alberta study
By Adam Brilz Radio anchor/reporter
Dr. Kerry Courneya at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Kinesiology says exercise, not rest, may be the best option to cope with cancer treatments. Continue reading
Alberta Green Party members elect Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes as new leader
An Indigenous woman from Calgary will be at the helm of Alberta’s Green Party when the expected provincial election takes place in the spring. Continue reading
Gender equality in Canada: Progress made, but work still needs to be done
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
Paulette Senior, president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Network, told the Alberta Morning News that Canada has made some progress, but there’s much more work that needs to be done. Continue reading
Members of University of Lethbridge rugby team buckling up in wake of Humboldt Broncos tragedy
The head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team says he’s making it a habit to wear his seatbelt on the team’s bus. Continue reading
Alberta buffer zone law tested in Calgary as anti-abortion group calls new rules anti-free speech
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A demonstration outside Calgary’s northwest abortion clinic was held on Saturday. It was one of the first protests since the NDP government created zones to protect staff and clients from harassment. Continue reading
Alberta Fish and Wildlife contacted after bear spotted in Grande Prairie neighbourhood
The RCMP say officers with Alberta Fish and Wildlife have been contacted after a woman walking her dog in Grande Prairie, Alta., reported that she saw a bear. Continue reading
Alberta farmers worried as cold weather hurts harvests
Some farmers are worried as harvest progress slows down across Alberta due to cold weather and high precipitation. Continue reading
Bear caught on video pawing at window of Calgary area home
Amid concerns over bear sightings in west Calgary over the past few weeks, new video submitted to Global News shows what appears to be a black bear pawing at the window of a home at the city’s western outskirts, west of Canada Olympic Park. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Put Canadian seniors front and centre in federal budget, CMA says
By Peter Watts Radio host
Dr. Gigi Osler, the new head of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks about priorities for health care in Canada. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
On board with 17 Wing Search and Rescue team over Manitoba
The Transport and Rescue Squadron based at 17 Wing in Winnipeg has had a busy year. On Thursday 680 CJOB and Global News were invited along on a training session. Continue reading
North Battleford man facing charges after Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old girl
Saskatchewan RCMP say they have made an arrest in relation to an Amber Alert that ended earlier this week. Continue reading
Newest Lethbridge middle school replacing textbooks with laptops
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Students at Lethbridge’s brand new middle school have the world at their fingertips with all of them carrying a laptop instead of a textbook. Continue reading
Lethbridge’s Supervised Consumption Services site sees expansion completed
By Malika Karim Videographer
The provincially funded expansion of Lethbridge’s Supervised Consumption Services site has been completed. The facility now houses 17 booths and two inhalation rooms. Continue reading
Alberta firefighter remembered as a hero in MP’s emotional tribute
Darren Anderson lost his battle with PTSD on Sept. 15. On Friday, the Strathcona County firefighter was honoured in the House of Commons. Continue reading
Elk can do a lot of damage during rutting season. Here’s how to keep safe.
A recent post by Jasper National Park on Facebook aims to get the message about elk safety across loud and clear: be careful. Continue reading
When will the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion get built? It’s hard to tell
Construction on the pipeline expansion won’t start for at least six months, one expert said. Continue reading
It’s true: Parents get sicker than their kids
By Kim Smith Reporter
Back to school and a change in the weather marks the time of year when being constantly sick seems to come with the territory for parents of young kids. Continue reading
Alberta woodcarver shows support for Humboldt Broncos with life-size sculpture
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
“It was a pretty heartfelt moment. I can’t describe it really, it was very touching.” Continue reading
Alberta bus company looking to fill Greyhound void in Okanagan
Ebus, an Edmonton-based company, has applied to fill three bus routes in B.C. that Greyhound will be abandoning next month. Continue reading
Snowfall warnings issued for Banff National Park, parts of central Alberta
“Higher terrain near Lake Louise and on Highway 93 will see an additional 10 to 15 centimetres before Saturday morning,” Environment Canada said Friday. Continue reading
Green Party of Alberta leadership hopefuls grapple with thorny oilsands issue
Kermit the Frog sang “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green,” and candidates running to be leader of the Green Party of Alberta might relate. Continue reading
Notley says Alberta will ‘hold Ottawa’s feet to the fire’ on Trans Mountain timeline
Premier Rachel Notley said the 22-week pipeline review timeline announced by the federal government Friday morning is reasonable but that Albertans are skeptical. Continue reading
Calgary’s eerily empty New Horizon Mall postpones grand opening
Only nine of 517 retail spaces in the mall have opened for business since owners were allowed to take possession in May. Continue reading
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