NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
Alberta police agencies launch campaign to target retail crime
Stampeders and Redblacks arrive in Edmonton ahead of CFL’s Grey Cup Final
Kenney calls for oil production cut as report paints bleak fiscal future for Alberta
Thieves steal donated bicycles from Bow Cycle’s Bikes for Kids campaign in Calgary
Policy review underway after team ejected from Alberta curling classic
How to donate to Global Calgary’s 2018 Morning of Giving
Wednesday, Dec. 12 is Global Calgary’s third annual Morning of Giving. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
U.K. student Matthew Hedges sentenced to life in UAE over spying allegations
A 31-year-old U.K. student has been sentenced to life in prison on charges that he was spying in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Stampede honours oustanding Calgarians at 2018 Western Legacy Awards
The 14th annual awards recognized individuals and groups who use their talents and time to contribute to the city. Continue reading
Albertan behind landmark transgender rights case identifies herself
Four years after winning a legal case against the government of Alberta that provided her with a birth certificate accurately reflecting her identity, Cathy Fitzpatrick is introducing herself. Continue reading
Trump’s party calls his decision to do nothing about Khashoggi killing a ‘mistake’
“It’s a sign of weakness not to stand up to Saudi Arabia.” Continue reading
Little impact on commodity prices predicted as Alberta boosts petrochemical fund
Premier Rachel Notley says the province is adding $600 million to promote upgrading projects that she says will create jobs and boost the economy. Continue reading
Woman charged after allegedly ramming stolen pickup truck into RCMP vehicles in Okotoks
A woman was arrested at the scene and taken to the hospital with minor injuries, police said. Continue reading
The Canada Post strike and your holiday deliveries: here’s what you need to know
It’s time to plan your holiday deliveries if you want to make sure they arrive on time. Continue reading
Sentence upheld for Calgary man convicted of torturing roommate
Dustin Paxton, the man convicted of torturing and starving his roommate, has had his sentence upheld in an Alberta appeals court. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
Ottawa to roll out fiscal update, lay out plan to compete for investment dollars
The federal government will release a fall economic update on Wednesday that will seek to close the loop on some of its outstanding mandate commitments, leaving the door open for the Liberals to use next year’s budget as their 2019 election platform. Continue reading
Gaudreau’s four-point period propels Flames over Golden Knights
The Calgary Flames remain atop the Pacific Division after an explosive first period for Johnny Gaudreau and a 7-2 routing of the Vegas Golden Knights. Continue reading
Major Calgary Chinatown development project gets the go-ahead from the city
It will include two 28-storey residential buildings and a hotel along with 23 retail units. Continue reading
Interpol elects a South Korean — not a Russian — to lead the police body
There had been concerns that a Putin ally would win the job. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
Okotoks family fears they will be forced to leave Canada following permanent residence rejection
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
“For a family that is contributing to the community, that is not sucking any resources from Canada – they are contributing – the idea of sending them home? I can’t wrap my head around it,” family friend Inge French said. Continue reading
American serial killer Samuel Little confesses to 1978 murder, linked to dozens more
A southern Mississippi homicide that has gone unsolved for 40 years has now been declared solved due to the confessions of a man convicted in three California murders but long suspected in dozens of deaths. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
U.S. tourist believed killed by isolated Indian island tribe known to shoot arrows at outsiders
The Sentinelese people live on a small forested island and are known to resist all contact with outsiders. Continue reading
How to donate to Global Calgary’s 2018 Morning of Giving
Wednesday, Dec. 12 is Global Calgary’s third annual Morning of Giving. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
Stampeders and Redblacks arrive in Edmonton ahead of CFL’s Grey Cup Final
The Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks arrived in Alberta’s capital on Tuesday as they prepare for a showdown in the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game on Sunday. Continue reading
Okotoks family fears they will be forced to leave Canada following permanent residence rejection
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
“For a family that is contributing to the community, that is not sucking any resources from Canada – they are contributing – the idea of sending them home? I can’t wrap my head around it,” family friend Inge French said. Continue reading
Stampede honours oustanding Calgarians at 2018 Western Legacy Awards
The 14th annual awards recognized individuals and groups who use their talents and time to contribute to the city. Continue reading
Thieves steal donated bicycles from Bow Cycle’s Bikes for Kids campaign in Calgary
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Bow Cycle is appealing to Calgarians for bike donations after thieves took a small dent out of their holiday Bikes for Kids initiative. Continue reading
Alberta police agencies launch campaign to target retail crime
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s a multi-million dollar crime problem hitting retailers across the province. Police agencies across Alberta are now collaborating with one another to target retail theft. Continue reading
Policy review underway after team ejected from Alberta curling classic
Knocking back a few pints after a game is enmeshed in the social fabric of the sport, especially at the club level. Continue reading
NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
Presenters including elder Ivy Raine and band administrator and member Allison Adams-Bull described their family ties to other Indigenous communities along the pipeline route to the West Coast. Continue reading
Albertan behind landmark transgender rights case identifies herself
Four years after winning a legal case against the government of Alberta that provided her with a birth certificate accurately reflecting her identity, Cathy Fitzpatrick is introducing herself. Continue reading
Little impact on commodity prices predicted as Alberta boosts petrochemical fund
Premier Rachel Notley says the province is adding $600 million to promote upgrading projects that she says will create jobs and boost the economy. Continue reading
Kenney calls for oil production cut as report paints bleak fiscal future for Alberta
While the province looks at ways to temporarily address the oil price differential, an Alberta economist has some long-term fiscal recommendations. But the premier says big cuts or a sales tax aren’t on the table. Continue reading
Woman charged after allegedly ramming stolen pickup truck into RCMP vehicles in Okotoks
A woman was arrested at the scene and taken to the hospital with minor injuries, police said. Continue reading
Sentence upheld for Calgary man convicted of torturing roommate
Dustin Paxton, the man convicted of torturing and starving his roommate, has had his sentence upheld in an Alberta appeals court. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
Gaudreau’s four-point period propels Flames over Golden Knights
The Calgary Flames remain atop the Pacific Division after an explosive first period for Johnny Gaudreau and a 7-2 routing of the Vegas Golden Knights. Continue reading
Major Calgary Chinatown development project gets the go-ahead from the city
It will include two 28-storey residential buildings and a hotel along with 23 retail units. Continue reading
Chris Jericho on his rock band, Fozzy, its rapid momentum and his upcoming Canadian tour
WWE legend Chris Jericho sat down with Global News to detail his band’s latest album, ‘Judas.’ Continue reading
40 years of kids shows: Sharon and Bram’s biggest message to parents
By Kim Smith Reporter
Following thousands of live shows over the span of 40 years, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, with the late Lois Lilienstein, have had a front row seat to changing family dynamics. Continue reading
Edmonton MP suing university newspaper over articles on his associations with controversial right-wing commentator
Days after Kerry Diotte threatened legal action against two Twitter users who accused him of being a racist for associating with a far-right political commentator, the MP announced he is suing a University of Alberta newspaper for comments made about him in the publication. Continue reading
Protesters rally as Minnesota regulators reaffirm approval for Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline project
Minnesota regulators reaffirmed their support Monday for Enbridge’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the northern part of the state, while dozens of protesters walked out of the overflow hearing to make a point about climate change. Continue reading
Canada Post worker in Calgary speaks out against union amid strike
A Canada Post worker is speaking out against the Canadian Union of Postal Workers as rolling strikes continue. Continue reading
Indian national women’s hockey team ‘so excited’ about training in Calgary area
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Indian national women’s hockey team trains in Calgary area, hoping it will help promote the growth of the game in their country. Continue reading
Impact of Canada-wide anti-depressant shortage has Edmonton pharmacists worried
An Edmonton pharmacist says he’s having to ration the small supply of Wellbutrin he has left – sometimes giving patients just four pills at a time – trying to ensure everyone stays treated. Continue reading
1 of The Melisizwe Brothers picked to sing new Netflix show theme song
By Gord Steinke Anchor
The lead singer for the Leduc-based trio The Melisizwe Brothers hit the right note with the producers of a new Netflix series that debuts Nov. 20. Continue reading
