Election campaign Day 7: Leaders focus on childcare, housing and privacy protection
A Liberal fight in Conservative Alberta – what this election could mean to you
Lethbridge Hurricanes in ‘healthy financial position’ despite disappointing end to last season
Lethbridge adopts ‘Oki’ as city’s official greeting
Local actor Eugene Brave Rock speaks at start of Lethbridge Reconciliation Week
Alberta RCMP search for suspect and accomplice after CrossIron Mills mall shooting
Security concerns voiced following shooting at Calgary-area mall
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Some shoppers are questioning the security response at a Calgary-area mall following a shooting. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney pitching more Alberta oil in wake of Saudi supply disruption
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
“Instability in the Middle East underscores the importance of Canada to global energy markets,” tweeted Premier Jason Kenney after a series of meetings in New York City, where he is attempting to attract more investment into Alberta. Continue reading
Netanyahu, challengers wait for official results as Israeli election race too close to call
Netanyahu’s main election challenger, centrist Benny Gantz, said on Wednesday it appeared from the exit polls that Israel’s longest-serving leader was defeated but that only official results would tell. Continue reading
Changes to gender-affirming surgery requirements in Alberta raise concerns
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Another new expectation for gender affirming surgery could put hundreds of transgender patients in Alberta back at the bottom of the waiting list. Continue reading
Suncor Energy CEO says he’s not counting on oil risk premium after Saudi attacks
The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says his company isn’t counting on higher cash flow despite analyst expectations of a “risk premium” on crude oil prices in the wake of last weekend’s attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Continue reading
South Korea removes Japan from trade ‘white list’ as exports dispute worsens
The change comes a week after South Korea initiated a complaint to the World Trade Organization over a separate Japanese move to tighten export controls on key chemicals South Korean companies use to manufacture semiconductors and displays. Continue reading
Alberta spends $3M for 30 nurse practitioners for remote, specialized areas
Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the new hires will work with family physicians and others in primary care networks. Continue reading
Alberta sheriffs shut down southeast Calgary drug house
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
A house in southeast Calgary know for having ongoing problems, including drug activity, has been shut down by Alberta sheriffs. Continue reading
Biggio hits for the cycle as Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-5
Rookie Cavan Biggio hit for the cycle, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Tuesday night. Continue reading
B.C.’s top court orders review of Trans Mountain Pipeline’s environmental assessment
The court found B.C.’s approval of the certificate was based on the National Energy Board’s original report, which was later quashed in federal court Continue reading
Advocates call for national youth suicide strategy: ‘Our children will continue to die’
Between 2013 and 2017, at least 1,174 youth between eight and 19 years old died by suicide. Continue reading
Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, to stay in business despite bankruptcy file
Purdue lawyers secured permission for the multibillion-dollar company based in Stamford, Connecticut, to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors, and keeping current on taxes and insurance. Continue reading
Review board hears Matthew de Grood doing well, should have unsupervised outings
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
A judge in 2016 found de Grood not criminally responsible for the killings because he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time. Continue reading
Senate incidents involving pro-oil and gas shirts highlight lack of clarity in legislatures’ rules
Twice this month, visitors to parliament buildings were asked to remove items of clothing sporting the slogan “I love Canadian Oil and Gas.” Continue reading
Trump visits California, says he’ll do ‘something’ about homelessness problem
“We can’t let Los Angeles, San Francisco and numerous other cities destroy themselves by allowing what’s happening,” Trump said aboard Air Force One. He did not elaborate on anything more than ‘something’ aside from the creation of a task force. Continue reading
Huge boulder falls on highway after 50 meteor sightings, leaving people confused
Meteorite sightings and a mysterious boulder have made some people draw interesting conclusions. Continue reading
Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman hospitalized
“I can confirm Dog is under doctor’s care,” the reality star’s rep said in a statement. Continue reading
Security concerns voiced following shooting at Calgary-area mall
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Some shoppers are questioning the security response at a Calgary-area mall following a shooting. Continue reading
‘Failure to launch kids’: Canadian students aren’t prepared for adulthood
Experts say it comes down to a community approach — parents, teachers and counsellors all need to do better. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh’s ‘baby fever’ and the NDP photo op requested by a Conservative
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
An unexpected photo op with the federal NDP leader at the International Plowing Match was requested by a Conservative provincial politician. Continue reading
Security concerns voiced following shooting at Calgary-area mall
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Some shoppers are questioning the security response at a Calgary-area mall following a shooting. Continue reading
Lethbridge approves transitional home for recovering addicts despite community concerns
Lethbridge city council is giving the green light to a new transitional home in Scenic Heights. Continue reading
Premier Jason Kenney pitching more Alberta oil in wake of Saudi supply disruption
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
“Instability in the Middle East underscores the importance of Canada to global energy markets,” tweeted Premier Jason Kenney after a series of meetings in New York City, where he is attempting to attract more investment into Alberta. Continue reading
Changes to gender-affirming surgery requirements in Alberta raise concerns
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Another new expectation for gender affirming surgery could put hundreds of transgender patients in Alberta back at the bottom of the waiting list. Continue reading
Suncor Energy CEO says he’s not counting on oil risk premium after Saudi attacks
The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says his company isn’t counting on higher cash flow despite analyst expectations of a “risk premium” on crude oil prices in the wake of last weekend’s attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Continue reading
Lethbridge Hurricanes in ‘healthy financial position’ despite disappointing end to last season
Lethbridge Hurricanes’ brass addressed shareholders at the club’s 34th annual general meeting on Monday. Continue reading
Alberta spends $3M for 30 nurse practitioners for remote, specialized areas
Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the new hires will work with family physicians and others in primary care networks. Continue reading
Alberta sheriffs shut down southeast Calgary drug house
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
A house in southeast Calgary know for having ongoing problems, including drug activity, has been shut down by Alberta sheriffs. Continue reading
B.C.’s top court orders review of Trans Mountain Pipeline’s environmental assessment
The court found B.C.’s approval of the certificate was based on the National Energy Board’s original report, which was later quashed in federal court Continue reading
Advocates call for national youth suicide strategy: ‘Our children will continue to die’
Between 2013 and 2017, at least 1,174 youth between eight and 19 years old died by suicide. Continue reading
Review board hears Matthew de Grood doing well, should have unsupervised outings
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
A judge in 2016 found de Grood not criminally responsible for the killings because he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time. Continue reading
Senate incidents involving pro-oil and gas shirts highlight lack of clarity in legislatures’ rules
Twice this month, visitors to parliament buildings were asked to remove items of clothing sporting the slogan “I love Canadian Oil and Gas.” Continue reading
Pay hike proposal for provincial court judges rejected by Alberta government
Instead, the province says it will keep the salaries where they are at almost $294,000 a year until at least the spring of 2021. Continue reading
Sylvan Lake man charged with murder of wife
Alberta RCMP announced Tuesday that a Sylvan Lake man had been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife. Continue reading
Calgary judge denies Kaillie Humphries’ bid to be released by Canadian bobsleigh group
A Calgary judge has denied Kaillie Humphries’ bid to be released by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP search for suspect and accomplice after CrossIron Mills mall shooting
Officers were called to the shopping centre north of Calgary just after 7 p.m. Monday for reports of shots fired. Continue reading
Imperial Oil CEO Rich Kruger to retire, Brad Corson will take over
Rich Kruger is retiring at the end of this year. Continue reading
A Liberal fight in Conservative Alberta – what this election could mean to you
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
The campaign trail is always a long and tiring one. For federal Liberals in Alberta, it might also be an uphill climb. Continue reading
Man injured after reports of shooting at CrossIron Mills shopping centre north of Calgary
A suspect is at large after officers responded to reports of shots being fired at the CrossIron Mills shopping centre north of Calgary on Monday evening, according to RCMP. Continue reading
Head of program’s resignation raises questions about accessibility to transgender care in Alberta
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Some psychiatrists on the frontlines of transgender care in Alberta fear their patients may soon face increased difficulty accessing certain health-care services. Continue reading
Edmonton tech startup disappointed after UCP freezes investor tax credit program
An Edmonton startup company is worried about its future success since the province has frozen some programs ahead of the October budget. Continue reading
Local actor Eugene Brave Rock speaks at start of Lethbridge Reconciliation Week
The week-long event is back for a third year in Lethbridge to draw attention to the importance of reconciliation in the southern Alberta community. Continue reading
Kaillie Humphries case ruling looms as she attempts to compete for U.S.
A Calgary judge is expected to rule on whether Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton must release Kaillie Humphries to compete for another country. Continue reading
Oil price jump linked to Saudi Arabian attacks sparks energy stock rally
Higher oil prices spurred by an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities boosted the Canadian energy sector on Monday but are expected to result in higher fuel prices for consumers. Continue reading
Lethbridge adopts ‘Oki’ as city’s official greeting
City council voted unanimously on Monday afternoon to adopt the traditional Blackfoot greeting, something the city said is as an important step towards honouring the original peoples of the land the city is built on. Continue reading
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