Calgary hit with hail during severe thunderstorm warning Thursday: Environment Canada
Village in Saskatchewan cancels dog cull after social media backlash
Jeff Callaway fined $70,000 by Alberta Election Commissioner
Alberta oil and gas producer cleanup cost estimates set too low, coalition says
Defence calling no evidence in case of German tourist shot west of Calgary
Police respond after bullet rips through apartment building in northeast Calgary
Alberta addictions minister’s tweet about supervised consumption sites draws concern
Man charged after cat allegedly beaten to death with baseball bat: Calgary police
Natural gas producers demand government action in open letter to Kenney
Homicide unit investigating serious assault near Calgary gas station
“The man, in his 40s, was taken to hospital by EMS, where his condition has since deteriorated to life threatening,” CPS said in a news release. Continue reading
Reward offered for shellfish fossil stolen from Alberta ammonite mine
An ammonite mining company is offering a reward after a fossil worth thousands of dollars was stolen in broad daylight Thursday. Continue reading
Kyoto Animation arson suspect shouted that he’d been plagiarized: reports
The Kyoto Animation arson is Japan’s worst mass killing in 18 years. Continue reading
Sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act deemed unconstitutional, court rules
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A court has ruled sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act are unconstitutional after reviewing the case of a Calgary man who was confined in hospital and medicated without his consent. Continue reading
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Group hopes to bring National Women’s Soccer League club to Calgary
By Cami Kepke Reporter
For Canadian women playing professional soccer, there are really two options: move to the U.S to play in the NWSL or play in Europe. This could change that. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
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Alberta schools battle budgets as future of nutrition grant remains unclear
The UCP government hasn’t announced its education budget and with school starting in September, the future of some nutrition programs is unclear. Continue reading
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Southern Albertans enjoy campfires ahead of hotter weather
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Many campers in southern Alberta are taking advantage of the outdoors while there is no fire ban in place, but a hot forecast next week could change things. Continue reading
Homeland Security chief says family separations at U.S. border are down
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said fewer than 1,000 children have been separated from families out of 450,000 family groups that have crossed the border since October. Continue reading
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Alberta camp helps kids with autism conquer fears, break stereotypes
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Front-line camp staff are called ‘social experience guides’ who help youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder navigate that social world camp. Continue reading
Calgary administration finds $60M in proposed cuts to the budget
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
City of Calgary administration says given the short time frame in finding $60 million to cut from the rest of this year’s operating budget, they are proposing cuts across the board. Continue reading
‘I have a lot of hope now’: Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence’s call for husband’s release
The wife of jailed Saudi dissident Raif Badawi said U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence gave her hope Thursday when he called on Saudi Arabia to free her husband. Continue reading
Fraudsters targeting landlines in new bank scam: Calgary police
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
A bank scam using landlines has duped Calgarians out of nearly $1 million since 2017. Continue reading
What’s in the water? The bacterial booby traps of summer
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
From public swimming pools to the content of a sandbox, a health and hygiene expert helps us do a deep dive into the microscopic menaces of summer. Continue reading
Democrats split on how to counter racism in 2020 election as Trump exploits it
The party’s left wing wants an all-in battle against racism, while others question whether race should be the centerpiece of the campaign to replace Trump. Continue reading
Carrot prices have jumped 30% since February. Here’s why
Food prices, in particular, food that “comes out of the ground” are subject to weather conditions. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
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Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Homicide unit investigating serious assault near Calgary gas station
“The man, in his 40s, was taken to hospital by EMS, where his condition has since deteriorated to life threatening,” CPS said in a news release. Continue reading
Homicide unit investigating serious assault near Calgary gas station
“The man, in his 40s, was taken to hospital by EMS, where his condition has since deteriorated to life threatening,” CPS said in a news release. Continue reading
Reward offered for shellfish fossil stolen from Alberta ammonite mine
An ammonite mining company is offering a reward after a fossil worth thousands of dollars was stolen in broad daylight Thursday. Continue reading
Sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act deemed unconstitutional, court rules
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A court has ruled sections of Alberta’s Mental Health Act are unconstitutional after reviewing the case of a Calgary man who was confined in hospital and medicated without his consent. Continue reading
Group hopes to bring National Women’s Soccer League club to Calgary
By Cami Kepke Reporter
For Canadian women playing professional soccer, there are really two options: move to the U.S to play in the NWSL or play in Europe. This could change that. Continue reading
Alberta schools battle budgets as future of nutrition grant remains unclear
The UCP government hasn’t announced its education budget and with school starting in September, the future of some nutrition programs is unclear. Continue reading
Tornado warnings dropped for southern Alberta: Environment Canada
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
A tornado warning issued for parts of southern Alberta late Thursday afternoon was dropped within 40 minutes. Continue reading
Southern Albertans enjoy campfires ahead of hotter weather
By Chris Chacon Videographer
Many campers in southern Alberta are taking advantage of the outdoors while there is no fire ban in place, but a hot forecast next week could change things. Continue reading
Alberta camp helps kids with autism conquer fears, break stereotypes
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Front-line camp staff are called ‘social experience guides’ who help youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder navigate that social world camp. Continue reading
Calgary administration finds $60M in proposed cuts to the budget
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
City of Calgary administration says given the short time frame in finding $60 million to cut from the rest of this year’s operating budget, they are proposing cuts across the board. Continue reading
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Village in Saskatchewan cancels dog cull after social media backlash
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
The village of La Loche, Sask., has cancelled a controversial dog culling initiative amidst mounting public outcry on social media. Continue reading
Calgary hit with hail during severe thunderstorm warning Thursday: Environment Canada
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
Calgary and areas in southern Alberta were placed under a severe thunderstorm warning Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Fraudsters targeting landlines in new bank scam: Calgary police
By Jodi Hughes Weather Anchor
A bank scam using landlines has duped Calgarians out of nearly $1 million since 2017. Continue reading
What’s in the water? The bacterial booby traps of summer
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
From public swimming pools to the content of a sandbox, a health and hygiene expert helps us do a deep dive into the microscopic menaces of summer. Continue reading
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Luxury hotel suites for pets open in downtown Calgary: ‘I’d sleep here!’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Turn-down treats and bedding changed daily are some of The Petropolitan’s amenities for canine – and feline – guests. Continue reading
Battle of Alberta: library edition, sees Edmonton, Calgary pitted against one another
Renovations on the Stanley A. Milner Library have been going on for months, but this week Edmontonians took notice of the dark, angular, futuristic redesign and started comparing it to Calgary’s new library. Continue reading
Scrapie, a disease related to mad cow, found in two Alberta flocks of sheep
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some sheep in Alberta have been infected with scrapie, a fatal disease that affects the animals’ nervous system. Continue reading
Calgary police looking for man and woman believed to be linked to missing man
Calgary police now say the disappearance of 43-year-old Abdikadir Tukhov is suspicious and want to identify two people they believe might have information. Continue reading
Company awarded $2M contract to review Alberta Health Services
The Alberta government has selected a company to conduct a review of Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
Calgary’s Boogie’s Burgers celebrates 50th anniversary with block party
Boogie’s Burgers is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the sale of $1.20 cheeseburgers at a weekend block party. Continue reading
The 12 most scenic restaurants in Alberta, according to OpenTable
Four eateries in Calgary and three in Edmonton are among those on a new list of the 100 most scenic restaurants in Canada. Continue reading
Defence calling no evidence in case of German tourist shot west of Calgary
The defence is calling no evidence on behalf of a youth accused of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary last summer. Continue reading
Jeff Callaway fined $70,000 by Alberta Election Commissioner
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former UCP leadership candidate Jeff Callaway has been fined by Alberta’s Election Commissioner in relation to irregular contributions to his leadership campaign. Continue reading
Hundreds attend donor drive for ‘Mighty Hudson,’ Alberta baby with rare immune disease
Hudson Cowie was born on June 23. About five days later, he was diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency — or “boy in the bubble” disease. Continue reading
Craft Beer Market on 10 Avenue S.W. closes for renovations, including rooftop patio
The Craft Beer Market located on 10 Avenue S.W. will close on Sunday, July 21 and is expected to reopen in September. Continue reading
Was Edward Howe murdered? RCMP seek clues in 1996 death
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 43-year-old died in the snow after suffering massive injuries to his chest and head, according to police. Continue reading