Kenney defends his team communicating with UCP adversary during leadership race as ‘not unusual’
Alberta teacher charged with sexual assault
11 romance scams in Edmonton led to $1.1M lost to fraudsters in 2018
B.C. argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can protect environment
‘Tiny homes’ provide shelter, job skills for central Alberta First Nation
Rachel Notley declares candidacy for Edmonton-Strathcona, takes aim at Jason Kenney
UCP refutes former supporter’s claims about party resignations in Calgary
The United Conservative Party issued a statement on Monday night to say it had not received notice of any resignations after a former UCP supporter posted on Facebook that 10 board members from the party’s Calgary North East Constituency Association had left their posts. Continue reading
Notley government announces further easing of oil production restrictions in Alberta
The Alberta government has announced another easing of restrictions on oil production, saying the amount that can be produced will increase in May by 25,000 barrels per day and another 25,000 barrels per day in June. Continue reading
Lin scores 20 points, Lowry reinjures ankle and Raptors rout Knicks 128-92
Eight Raptors scored in double figures on Monday night as Toronto defeated the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena. Continue reading
Paintings by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier unveiled in Alberta legislature
‘Sunrise and Sunset,’ a diptych by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier, was unveiled in the Alberta legislature on Monday. Continue reading
Calgary man, 36, dies after avalanche in Banff National Park
Two men were skiing in the backcountry near Egypt Lake on Saturday, according to RCMP. Continue reading
Anti-terror tech consortium flags 800 versions of New Zealand mosque shooting video
A consortium of global technology firms has shared on its collective database the digital fingerprints of more than 800 versions of the video of New Zealand’s mass shootings that killed 50 people. Continue reading
B.C. avalanche narrowly misses Calgary hockey team’s bus
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
It was a very close call for a players of the International Hockey Academy Midget Prep team Sunday afternoon. Their bus was nearly caught in the middle of a small avalanche. Continue reading
How Global News is covering Alberta election 2019
On election night, Global News will have robust election coverage online, on social media and on-air — through both television and radio broadcasts. Continue reading
‘You won’t hear me speak his name’: New Zealand PM determined to deny gunman notoriety
The gunman’s desire for infamy was made clear by the fact that he left behind a convoluted 74-page manifesto before Friday’s massacre and livestreamed footage of his attack on the Al Noor mosque. Continue reading
Spike in stolen dogs could point to underground fighting rings in Alberta: animal society
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s an underground crime few acknowledge, but rescue agencies on the front lines of animal care insist dog fighting rings involving stolen pets exist in Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta election promise tracker: Where do the parties stand on the major issues?
From health care and education to infrastructure and the economy, we’re keeping track of every promise made by the main political parties vying for your vote. Continue reading
New Zealand prepares to bury victims from Christchurch mosque shootings
Bodies of the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings were being washed and prepared for burial in a Muslim ritual process, Continue reading
Connor McDavid named NHL 3rd star
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid on Monday was named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week. Continue reading
Special avalanche warning issued for western Canada
The warning applies to all of the mountain ranges Avalanche Canada forecasts for, as well as those covered by Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country. Continue reading
Union head praises Blue Jays for raising minor league pay by half
Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Continue reading
Canadians can pay off their mobile phones, but their bills might not drop. Here’s why
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
The ‘device subsidy” is a part of your mobile phone bill that pays for the device. When you pay it off, it might still appear there. Continue reading
Spike in stolen dogs could point to underground fighting rings in Alberta: animal society
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s an underground crime few acknowledge, but rescue agencies on the front lines of animal care insist dog fighting rings involving stolen pets exist in Alberta. Continue reading
Calgary man, 36, dies after avalanche in Banff National Park
Two men were skiing in the backcountry near Egypt Lake on Saturday, according to RCMP. Continue reading
B.C. avalanche narrowly misses Calgary hockey team’s bus
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
It was a very close call for a players of the International Hockey Academy Midget Prep team Sunday afternoon. Their bus was nearly caught in the middle of a small avalanche. Continue reading
Students perform haka to honour New Zealand mosque shooting victims
The attack has left those in the Christchurch community, as well as others around the world, holding vigils and memorials for the victims. Continue reading
UCP refutes former supporter’s claims about party resignations in Calgary
The United Conservative Party issued a statement on Monday night to say it had not received notice of any resignations after a former UCP supporter posted on Facebook that 10 board members from the party’s Calgary North East Constituency Association had left their posts. Continue reading
Notley government announces further easing of oil production restrictions in Alberta
The Alberta government has announced another easing of restrictions on oil production, saying the amount that can be produced will increase in May by 25,000 barrels per day and another 25,000 barrels per day in June. Continue reading
Paintings by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier unveiled in Alberta legislature
‘Sunrise and Sunset,’ a diptych by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier, was unveiled in the Alberta legislature on Monday. Continue reading
Kenney defends his team communicating with UCP adversary during leadership race as ‘not unusual’
Jason Kenney vehemently defended both himself and the actions of his leadership campaign’s senior team on Monday after emails obtained by some media outlets — including Global News — over the weekend suggested his team worked with an adversary in the UCP race to defeat his primary rival. Continue reading
Calgary man, 36, dies after avalanche in Banff National Park
Two men were skiing in the backcountry near Egypt Lake on Saturday, according to RCMP. Continue reading
B.C. avalanche narrowly misses Calgary hockey team’s bus
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
It was a very close call for a players of the International Hockey Academy Midget Prep team Sunday afternoon. Their bus was nearly caught in the middle of a small avalanche. Continue reading
Alberta teacher charged with sexual assault
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Police said a complaint about an alleged sexual assault was made to the Didsbury RCMP on March 11. Continue reading
How Global News is covering Alberta election 2019
On election night, Global News will have robust election coverage online, on social media and on-air — through both television and radio broadcasts. Continue reading
B.C. argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can protect environment
B.C.’s Court of Appeal is considering a reference case filed by the province that asks if it has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. Continue reading
Spike in stolen dogs could point to underground fighting rings in Alberta: animal society
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s an underground crime few acknowledge, but rescue agencies on the front lines of animal care insist dog fighting rings involving stolen pets exist in Alberta. Continue reading
11 romance scams in Edmonton led to $1.1M lost to fraudsters in 2018
In 2018, Edmonton police investigated 11 incidents of romance scams, in which $1,115,219 was reportedly conned out of victims. Continue reading
Alberta election promise tracker: Where do the parties stand on the major issues?
From health care and education to infrastructure and the economy, we’re keeping track of every promise made by the main political parties vying for your vote. Continue reading
Connor McDavid named NHL 3rd star
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid on Monday was named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week. Continue reading
Special avalanche warning issued for western Canada
The warning applies to all of the mountain ranges Avalanche Canada forecasts for, as well as those covered by Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country. Continue reading
Alberta election 2019: Find your riding and candidates
Albertans will head to the polls by the end of May for a spring election. This story has all the information you need to find out who is running in your riding. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Should schools have a ‘no-cut’ rule for sports teams?
By Kim Smith Reporter
An Edmonton junior high school is embracing a 14-member curling squad and a 37-person basketball team. Continue reading
Ask the expert: Spring skiing tips
Warmer weather doesn’t necessarily mean you have to pack up your skis and call it a season. Continue reading
‘Tiny homes’ provide shelter, job skills for central Alberta First Nation
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
After six months of hard work, eleven students officially graduated from a tiny home building program on the Montana First Nation in central Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta throne speech focuses on protecting public health care
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s government has launched its spring session with a throne speech lauding its accomplishments and a bill to further protect public health. Continue reading
No luck for the Edmonton Oilers in Las Vegas
The Oilers fall 6-3 to the Golden Knights. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, March 17, 2019
The Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice pulled out the win in their final game at Western Financial Place. Continue reading
Spring skiing, snowboarding draws many to Alberta ski resort before season ends
By Chris Chacon Videographer
The warm weather has drawn hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts to Castle Mountain Resort to hit the slopes for some peak skiing conditions. Continue reading
Rachel Notley declares candidacy for Edmonton-Strathcona, takes aim at Jason Kenney
“Hello Alberta, my name is Rachel Notley, and I’m running to be the MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona,” Notley told a crowd of hundreds on Sunday. Continue reading
Calgarians sing outside city hall to honour 18 Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash
Calgarians gathered at city hall on Sunday to pay tribute to the lives lost in last week’s Ethiopian Airlines crash. Continue reading
Former Vancouver Whitecap Alphonso Davies scores his 1st goal for Bayern Munich
The 18-year-old Canadian phenom scored the goal with just a half-hour remaining in the match. Continue reading