Canada’s oilsands emit CO2 emissions significantly higher than reported: study
Calgary Board of Education speaks after 9-year-old Syrian girl dies by suicide
Shoppers Drug Mart launches online medical pot portal in Alberta
With Calgary Flames done playoffs, Red Mile construction set to start
RCMP investigate after 11-year-old shot in chest in southern Alberta
Alberta government halts construction work on superlab site in Edmonton
Homes evacuated, roads closed after major gas leak in west Calgary
Crews were called to 77 Street and Westen Drive S.W. at 4:20 p.m., the Calgary Fire Department said. 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
Kodak Black cancels all Canadian concert dates following arrest at border
The ‘Zeze’ rapper was set to play three shows in Canada during the Dying to Live tour. Continue reading
Calgary woman gives toy boxes for dogs to commemorate passing of canine companion
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Healing through sharing is helping a Calgary woman mourn the loss of her beloved dog in an inspiring and generous way. Continue reading
Premier-designate Jason Kenney names senior staff
Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney has announced five members of his senior staff. Continue reading
Intense video shows rooftop pool spilling over skyscraper during powerful Manila earthquake
At least 16 people were killed after the 6.1-magnitude quake rattled much of the northern portion of the country. Continue reading
Flames come to grips with early playoff exit
The shock has worn off for the Calgary Flames, but the sting hasn’t. 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
Trump rallies behind Harley Davidson a year after calling for boycott of company
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized how tariffs imposed by the European Union had reportedly hurt Harley-Davidson’s earnings. Continue reading
ATV driver killed in rollover near Rocky Mountain House
A 44-year-old man died early Sunday morning near Rocky Mountain House when the ATV he was operating rolled. 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
Lori Loughlin removed from all ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 6 material
New promotional posters were released for Season 6 of Hallmark’s show with a return date and no trace of Lori Loughlin. Continue reading
Calgary’s Sri Lankan community rallies around family who lost loved one in Easter Sunday blasts
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Prayers were said for victims of the Sri Lankan attacks at Calgary churches on Easter Sunday. Continue reading
Calgary’s new children’s festival announces local lineup
Create, Calgary’s new children’s festival, runs from May 24 to 26 at Doherty Hall on the Stampede grounds, with free events at Shelf Life Books. Continue reading
Malaria vaccine used to immunize children in Malawi, in world first
Malawi is the first country to start immunizing kids against malaria, according to the WHO. 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
‘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
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
Shoppers Drug Mart launches online medical pot portal in Alberta
Medical cannabis users in Alberta can now get their therapeutic pot from Shoppers Drug Mart. 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
Man in custody after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash: Calgary police
Police responded to 32 Avenue N.E. and 26 Street N.E. after 9:30 p.m. Continue reading
With Calgary Flames done playoffs, Red Mile construction set to start
Construction is scheduled to start on 17 Avenue S.W. during the week of April 29, according to city officials. Continue reading
Homes evacuated, roads closed after major gas leak in west Calgary
Crews were called to 77 Street and Westen Drive S.W. at 4:20 p.m., the Calgary Fire Department said. 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
Calgary woman gives toy boxes for dogs to commemorate passing of canine companion
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Healing through sharing is helping a Calgary woman mourn the loss of her beloved dog in an inspiring and generous way. 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
Flames come to grips with early playoff exit
The shock has worn off for the Calgary Flames, but the sting hasn’t. 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
ATV driver killed in rollover near Rocky Mountain House
A 44-year-old man died early Sunday morning near Rocky Mountain House when the ATV he was operating rolled. 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
Calgary’s Sri Lankan community rallies around family who lost loved one in Easter Sunday blasts
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Prayers were said for victims of the Sri Lankan attacks at Calgary churches on Easter Sunday. Continue reading
Calgary’s new children’s festival announces local lineup
Create, Calgary’s new children’s festival, runs from May 24 to 26 at Doherty Hall on the Stampede grounds, with free events at Shelf Life Books. 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
Calgary Roughnecks down Saskatchewan Rush before sellout crowd
Dane Dobbie and Tyler Pace each had four goals to lead the Calgary Roughnecks over the Saskatchewan Rush 18-8 before a record crowd at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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
3 injured after vehicle flies through air in southeast Calgary single-vehicle crash
The collision happened at Deerfoot Trail by 11 Street S.E. on Saturday afternoon. 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 dies after being pulled from Calgary’s Bow River
Emergency medical personnel said the man was pulled out of the water near Edmonton Trail and Memorial Drive on Saturday. Continue reading