Edward Downey sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 50 years for killing Calgary mother and daughter
An exclusive look at the RCMP’s alleged campaign to get rid of Mounties with disabilities
Western Canadian First Nations groups making progress in bid to purchase TMX
Calgary councillor invites people to speak about construction woes on Wednesday at city hall
‘This is what we’ve been missing’: TsuuT’ina Nation opens new sportsplex
37% in Ipsos poll say immigration is a ‘threat’ to white Canadians — what’s the threat?
Albertans will pay either provincial or federal carbon tax. Which will hurt less?
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has pledged to remove the province’s carbon tax by May 30. Once that happens, the federal backstop is expected to take its place. We look at which tax is easier on the average Albertan’s pocketbook. Continue reading
Meet the Mounties who allege the RCMP used their disabilities to force them out
Five years ago, the RCMP employment requirements were changed to allow dismissals on the basis of disability. Continue reading
‘Can I fully commit?’: The millennials who have never been in a relationship
Some people are happiest pursuing goals that best align with them — and that doesn’t always include marriage and kids. Continue reading
Alberta institute wants to share Indigenous solutions to handling wildfires
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A study based at an institute in Canmore will look to limit and cope with wildfire by studying how First Nations managed fire, modernizing traditional stories from Indigenous elders. Continue reading
Court rules Calgary man must pay Vancouver SkyTrain fine, despite having valid fare
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The judge did, however, lower the fine from $173 to $70. Continue reading
Theresa May under pressure to resign after Brexit compromise shot down
British Prime Minister Theresa May was under pressure Wednesday to scrap a planned vote on her Brexit blueprint – and to resign – after her attempt at compromise got the thumbs-down from both her own Conservative Party and opposition lawmakers. Continue reading
Calgary seniors team up with students to spring into planting season: ‘It’s wonderful!’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
High school students enjoy a “really cool” gardening project at a Calgary care home. Continue reading
B.C. deploying 267 personnel to help Alberta with out-of-control wildfires
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Hundreds of B.C. wildfire fighters are packing their bags and heading east of the Rockies, as Alberta grapples with an early start to the fire season. Continue reading
Philippines’ Duterte says he’s shipping back Canada’s garbage after Ottawa misses deadline
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered his government to hire a private shipping company to send 69 containers of garbage back to Canada. Continue reading
How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Woman airlifted by STARS after Alberta ATV crash, man faces impaired charges
RCMP believe alcohol may have been a factor in an ATV crash near Lac La Biche that sent a 23-year-old woman to hospital. Continue reading
At least 1 dead after tourist bus overturns in Tuscany
Italian news agency ANSA says at least one person has died when a tourist bus carrying Russian holidaymakers overturned in a highway accident in the region of Tuscany. Continue reading
4 Calgary bars make list of 50 best in Canada
Canada’s 50 Best Bars list was released on Monday, featuring nine spots across Alberta. Continue reading
UCP members sworn in at Alberta legislature ahead of spring session
The 63 members of the United Conservative caucus, including Premier Jason Kenney, were sworn in at the legislature on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
More Democrats calling for impeachment proceedings against Trump
More Democrats are calling – and more loudly – for impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump after his latest defiance of Congress by blocking his former White House lawyer from testifying. Continue reading
Edward Downey sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 50 years for killing Calgary mother and daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Queen’s Bench Justice Beth Hughes called Downey “callous and remorseless” in passing her sentence on Tuesday. Continue reading
An exclusive look at the RCMP’s alleged campaign to get rid of Mounties with disabilities
“The hallmarks are the same in every case,” says lawyer Sebastien Anderson, “the end result is the same: people being forced into this medical discharge.” Continue reading
Dominican man dies trying to walk into U.S. from Canada
A Dominican man attempting to walk over the border into the U.S. from Canada died after becoming disorientated in a marshy area of the Quebec woods. Continue reading
‘Game of Thrones’ stars react to fan petition and finale backlash
Lead actors Kit Harington, Isaac Hempstead Wright and Sophie Turner all weighed in on the ‘Game of Thrones’ finale and its widespread negative criticism. Continue reading
High Level wildfire grows to nearly 80,000 hectares
The out-of-control wildfire that forced the evacuation of High Level, Alta., on Monday is currently listed as a Level 6, the most severe, given how active it is. Continue reading
Albertans will pay either provincial or federal carbon tax. Which will hurt less?
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has pledged to remove the province’s carbon tax by May 30. Once that happens, the federal backstop is expected to take its place. We look at which tax is easier on the average Albertan’s pocketbook. Continue reading
An exclusive look at the RCMP’s alleged campaign to get rid of Mounties with disabilities
“The hallmarks are the same in every case,” says lawyer Sebastien Anderson, “the end result is the same: people being forced into this medical discharge.” Continue reading
Meet the Mounties who allege the RCMP used their disabilities to force them out
Five years ago, the RCMP employment requirements were changed to allow dismissals on the basis of disability. Continue reading
‘This is what we’ve been missing’: TsuuT’ina Nation opens new sportsplex
By Cami Kepke Reporter
TsuuT’ina Council would like to see the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex host the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship down the road. Continue reading
Western Canadian First Nations groups making progress in bid to purchase TMX
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Indigenous groups from across western Canada say they are nearly ready to put forward an offer to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. Continue reading
Calgary councillor invites people to speak about construction woes on Wednesday at city hall
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Ward 11 Coun. Jeremy Farkas is calling on Calgarians to come to city hall on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and speak about their traffic woes due to any construction in the southwest. Continue reading
Alberta institute wants to share Indigenous solutions to handling wildfires
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A study based at an institute in Canmore will look to limit and cope with wildfire by studying how First Nations managed fire, modernizing traditional stories from Indigenous elders. Continue reading
Court rules Calgary man must pay Vancouver SkyTrain fine, despite having valid fare
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The judge did, however, lower the fine from $173 to $70. Continue reading
Calgary seniors team up with students to spring into planting season: ‘It’s wonderful!’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
High school students enjoy a “really cool” gardening project at a Calgary care home. Continue reading
B.C. deploying 267 personnel to help Alberta with out-of-control wildfires
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Hundreds of B.C. wildfire fighters are packing their bags and heading east of the Rockies, as Alberta grapples with an early start to the fire season. Continue reading
How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Edward Downey sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 50 years for killing Calgary mother and daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Queen’s Bench Justice Beth Hughes called Downey “callous and remorseless” in passing her sentence on Tuesday. Continue reading
Woman airlifted by STARS after Alberta ATV crash, man faces impaired charges
RCMP believe alcohol may have been a factor in an ATV crash near Lac La Biche that sent a 23-year-old woman to hospital. Continue reading
4 Calgary bars make list of 50 best in Canada
Canada’s 50 Best Bars list was released on Monday, featuring nine spots across Alberta. Continue reading
UCP members sworn in at Alberta legislature ahead of spring session
The 63 members of the United Conservative caucus, including Premier Jason Kenney, were sworn in at the legislature on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Calgary Transit tests out new mobile ticketing option
Calgary Transit is offering riders of four different routes the opportunity to try paying for and validating their fares using a cellphone. Continue reading
Disney star Olivia Stuck attends Calgary workshop to help victims of domestic violence
Olivia Stuck is best known for her roles as Missy Bradford on ‘Girl Meets World’ and Dawn Buckets on ‘Kirby Buckets.’ Continue reading
High Level wildfire grows to nearly 80,000 hectares
The out-of-control wildfire that forced the evacuation of High Level, Alta., on Monday is currently listed as a Level 6, the most severe, given how active it is. Continue reading
Community mourns 2 women killed in northeast Calgary crash
Family and friends are asking for answers as they hold funerals for two women killed in a crash on May 18. Continue reading
Natural gas explosion south of Calgary sends man to hospital
One man was rushed to hospital on Monday night after a natural gas explosion south of Calgary. Continue reading
May long weekend moisture not enough to quash wildfire concerns in southern Alberta
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Steady rainfall heading into the May long weekend helped with wildfire danger conditions across southern Alberta, however, there are still concerns. Continue reading
Calgary woman, 24, dead after being hit by truck in Arizona
Investigators said Jesena Andoney, 24, was riding a golf cart with a group and searching for her lost phone when she was struck. Continue reading
Community supports Airdrie woman facing terminal cancer diagnosis
By Jill Croteau Reporter
They moved to Alberta from Germany 12 years ago to start a new chapter in their lives, but an Airdrie couple hasn’t been able to focus on their future because of a life-altering diagnosis. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Alberta legislature resumes with carbon tax, desk thumping on agenda
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government heads to the legislature this week to make noise with an ambitious legislative agenda while trying to keep a hush on daily affairs. Continue reading