Calgary woman dies hiking in Canmore
Trudeau formally announces he’ll run again in next year’s election
Saskatchewan Roughriders snap Calgary Stampeders’ 7-game win streak
Public use of marijuana could be banned in Red Deer
Crews battle ‘significant’ house fire in southwest Calgary
Calgary police officer seriously injured while attending call
University of Calgary launches new engineering master’s program
“The digital revolution is upon us. You can’t really think of any aspect of life that is not affected by technology.” Continue reading
Alberta low-income earners can benefit from more than a minimum wage hike: experts
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
Two guests on Global News Morning agree there are other ways the province could help those who earn less than $15 an hour in Alberta. Continue reading
Construction of Amazon facility in east-end Ottawa officially begins
The facility is slated to be over 1 million square feet and, according to the company, will bring over 1,500 new construction jobs and 600 distribution jobs to the relatively employment-light rural east end. Continue reading
Smoky conditions, poor visibility affect B.C.-bound flights from Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A total of six flights bound for the British Columbia Interior from Calgary were listed as cancelled on the Calgary airport website, including three to Kamloops and one each to Penticton and Kelowna on Saturday. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke from B.C. gets in the way of mountain scenery for Jasper tourists
Smoke from the British Columbia wildfires have obscured the spectacular scenery in Jasper, Alta. that many have travelled thousands of kilometres to see. Continue reading
Good Samaritans pull family from sinking vehicle in dramatic video
Good Samaritans jumped into action at a marina in Long Beach, Calif., to pull out a family trapped inside a sinking truck. Continue reading
1 person injured after explosion at Grande Prairie salvage yard
The injured employee was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Continue reading
Be ready for extreme weather with these emergency tips
“Have a grab and go kit. Have a plan. Make sure you know what you need to take with you.” Continue reading
Google faces lawsuit over location tracking of users
The plaintiff is seeking class-action status on behalf of U.S. users of Android phones and Apple iPhones who turned the tracking feature off. Continue reading
Safe bet Alberta will be impacted by B.C. wildfire smoke in future: scientist
An environmental health scientist says the smoke Alberta has been experiencing from the forest fires raging in British Columbia could become the norm every wildfire season. Continue reading
Home destroyed in northeast Calgary fire
The Calgary Fire Department responded to a house fire in northeast Calgary on Saturday. Continue reading
Asia Argento, Harvey Weinstein accuser, paid off actor who said she sexually assaulted him: report
Jimmy Bennett, who played Asia Argento’s son in a movie, accused her of sexually assaulting him in a hotel room. Continue reading
2 charged in Alberta First Nation homicide investigation
After an extensive search, Stony Plain RCMP officers said two suspects were arrested at a home on the Cold Lake First Nations on Friday. Continue reading
Calgary Ride to Conquer Cancer cancelled due to smoke
“We will have buses at pit stops to transport riders safely back to the start line.” Continue reading
The Eagles soar past Michael Jackson, now have the best-selling album of all-time
The Eagles’ album was released in 1976 and pushes Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ which is 33x platinum, to second place. Continue reading
Satanic Temple unveils goat statue in protest of Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We only want our monument on public grounds where other monuments of religious significance are pre-existing,” said the Satanic Temple’s co-founder. Continue reading
$1K per month to rent a tent in a Vancouver backyard? How about 20 roommates?
The City of Vancouver is investigating a rental home in Vancouver that one tenant says is charging 21 renters $1,000 a piece. Continue reading
Woman rescued 10 hours after falling overboard off cruise ship
A 46-year-old U.K. woman has been found alive some 10 hours after she fell off a cruise ship near Croatia. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
Canada could force separation of mother and 11-year-old daughter at risk of genital mutilation
An immigration policy could force a mother to choose between leaving her daughter alone in Canada or returning to Sierra Leone where she’d be at risk of FGM. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders snap Calgary Stampeders’ 7-game win streak
The Roughriders were buoyed by a relentless defensive effort in their 40-27 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Stampeders. Continue reading
University of Calgary launches new engineering master’s program
“The digital revolution is upon us. You can’t really think of any aspect of life that is not affected by technology.” Continue reading
Alberta low-income earners can benefit from more than a minimum wage hike: experts
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
Two guests on Global News Morning agree there are other ways the province could help those who earn less than $15 an hour in Alberta. Continue reading
Crews battle ‘significant’ house fire in southwest Calgary
Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirmed there were no injuries. Continue reading
Smoky conditions, poor visibility affect B.C.-bound flights from Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A total of six flights bound for the British Columbia Interior from Calgary were listed as cancelled on the Calgary airport website, including three to Kamloops and one each to Penticton and Kelowna on Saturday. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke from B.C. gets in the way of mountain scenery for Jasper tourists
Smoke from the British Columbia wildfires have obscured the spectacular scenery in Jasper, Alta. that many have travelled thousands of kilometres to see. Continue reading
Calgary woman dies hiking in Canmore
By Jayme Doll Anchor
A 30-year-old Calgary woman died after a fall while hiking on a popular trail in Canmore Saturday. Continue reading
1 person injured after explosion at Grande Prairie salvage yard
The injured employee was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Continue reading
Be ready for extreme weather with these emergency tips
“Have a grab and go kit. Have a plan. Make sure you know what you need to take with you.” Continue reading
Public use of marijuana could be banned in Red Deer
Red Deer is looking at banning the consumption of cannabis in public places when pot becomes legal in October. Continue reading
Safe bet Alberta will be impacted by B.C. wildfire smoke in future: scientist
An environmental health scientist says the smoke Alberta has been experiencing from the forest fires raging in British Columbia could become the norm every wildfire season. Continue reading
Home destroyed in northeast Calgary fire
The Calgary Fire Department responded to a house fire in northeast Calgary on Saturday. Continue reading
2 charged in Alberta First Nation homicide investigation
After an extensive search, Stony Plain RCMP officers said two suspects were arrested at a home on the Cold Lake First Nations on Friday. Continue reading
Calgary Ride to Conquer Cancer cancelled due to smoke
“We will have buses at pit stops to transport riders safely back to the start line.” Continue reading
Peter Watts: Is it time to expand Alberta’s agriculture irrigation system?
By Peter Watts Radio host
David Hill, southern Alberta director of agriculture and agri-business programs at the University of Lethbridge, speaks about new innovations in the development of the potato industry. Continue reading
Calgary police officer seriously injured while attending call
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
Calgary police say one of their officers is in serious but stable condition after being hit by a truck Saturday morning. Continue reading
Ottawa opens competition to create green jet fuel
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The federal government has created a challenge for the makers of aviation fuel to come up with a made-in-Canada green jet fuel for commercial use. Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi made the announcement Friday in Edmonton. Continue reading
Bison euthanized after leaving Banff National Park
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
One of the bulls was headed toward “private grazing lands” and “was posing a risk to public safety and to the safety of livestock.” Continue reading
Alberta farmers making tough decisions about whether to buy new equipment because of U.S. tariffs
By Kyle Benning Videographer
John McKee was hoping to buy a piece of equipment he said will make his life easier, but new tariffs compounded by a couple of warm summers is making him question a potential purchase. Continue reading
Humboldt survivor Ryan Straschnitzki on how sledge hockey helps him ‘stay part of the game’
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
It’s only his fourth time strapped into the sled, but it is clear 19-year-old Ryan Straschnitzki has taken to sledge hockey. Continue reading
Banff’s Sunshine ski resort launches campaign criticizing proposed guidelines from Parks Canada
The proposed site guidelines for Sunshine Village released this summer provide a framework for future use, growth and development at the resort until 2060. Continue reading
‘Serious medical situation’ forces singer Ian Tyson to cancel Drumheller concert
A representative for the 84-year-old Victoria native, who penned “Four Strong Winds” as one half of Ian & Sylvia, said he was admitted to hospital on Monday after recent issues with his heart rhythm. Continue reading
Calgary community rallies around family of sick girl
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Eleven-year-old Ica Malabanan was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer called Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma. The cancer occurs in just one in a million people Continue reading
Preparing for a worst-case scenario: Banff’s plan of attack to help stave off wildfires and protect homes
By Jayme Doll Anchor
Forests around the town of Banff have not burned in over a hundred years and officials say the risk is very real. Continue reading
Is this your vehicle? RCMP searching for owner of rare 1940s Dodge Special Deluxe
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
RCMP said the vintage vehicle was found near an oil lease site in the town. Efforts to find the owner locally were unsuccessful. Continue reading
