Calgary man charged after ‘really disturbing’ incident leads to closure of daycare
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief offers to meet with feds ‘quickly’ to discuss RCMP leaving
Alberta man released from CFB Trenton quarantine, acknowledges toll on mental health
Calgary police say missing 9-year-old boy has been found thanks to tip from the public
Pair found guilty in 2017 quadruple killing handed life sentences, no parole chance for 25 years
A closer look at changes Alberta is making to doctor rules, fees
Special Olympics athlete participates in Calgary’s Polar Plunge for 8th year in a row
By Bindu Suri Anchor
When Leonka Kaluha jumps into the frigidly cold waters of Calgary’s Arbour Lake this weekend at the city’s annual Polar Plunge, it will mark her eighth time participating. Continue reading
Calgary artist finds roots and healing in clay creations
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Eight years ago, Iyha Arts escaped an abusive relationship and ended up in a women’s shelter in Ontario – three provinces away from her home and family in Calgary. Continue reading
Trudeau says ‘the barricades need to come down now’
“The barricades must now come down,” Trudeau said. Continue reading
Edmonton doctors say long wait times for MRI and CT scans are getting worse
According to the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association, the average wait for an MRI at the University of Alberta Hospital is now 375 days. Continue reading
Rosé all day? Pink drink featured prominently at Calgary Winefest 2020
Rosé has been a part of Winefest in the past, but organizers say 2020 will bring more varieties than ever before, including nine rosé-specific booths. Continue reading
Roy Green: If Canada is a nation of laws, we should enforce them
Failure to deal with ongoing rail blockades does not demonstrate strength and resolve, says Roy Green, but timidly green-lights even more disruptive behaviour. Continue reading
Bruderheim man sentenced to 2 years for dangerous driving crash that killed Alberta woman
Todd Lambert was behind the wheel of a car that slammed into the back of Natalie Anne Hawkins SUV while going more than 200 kilometres an hour northeast of Edmonton. Continue reading
Calgary-based MgO Systems awarded $1-million grant for reducing plastic pollution
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A Calgary company that makes environmentally friendly building materials is being recognized for its efforts to reduce plastic pollution. Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein jury indicates split on most serious counts, deliberations resume next week
In a note to the judge, jurors posed a question asking if it were permissible for them to be hung on two counts of predatory sexual assault. Continue reading
Edmonton scientist part of NASA Mars 2020 rover mission
An Edmonton scientist will help with NASA’s Mars 2020 mission. Continue reading
Rail blockades cause concern for Alberta grain farmer who worries about delivery delays
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Alberta grain farmer Kevin Auch is keeping a close eye on how grain is moving at major ports in Canada as delays from rail blockades backlog grain shipments across Canada. Continue reading
BTS drops new album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’, and fans can’t contain themselves
‘Map of the Soul: 7’, the seventh overall BTS album, is now available worldwide. Continue reading
In response to AHS review, Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures
A review of Alberta Health Services is looking for ways to reduce costs but a Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures to make the best use of limited operating room capacity. Continue reading
Higher oilsands volumes drives strong results as Inter Pipeline reports $100M Q4 income
Inter Pipeline Ltd. is crediting strong results from its oilsands transport system, as well as high utilization of its bulk petroleum storage assets, for fourth-quarter financial results that beat analyst expectations. Continue reading
Agriculture groups call for carbon tax exemption, minister ‘listening’ to farmers
More voices in the agriculture industry are being raised to have the carbon tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, propane and natural gas exempt for farmers. Continue reading
Elliot, an alcoholic, asked his parole officer for help. She sent him back to prison
Global News documents one man’s life in and out of prison, watching him wrestle with addiction in a system experts say isn’t well equipped to support him. Continue reading
Steven Spielberg’s daughter Mikaela becomes adult entertainer: ‘My body, my life’
Mikaela Spielberg launched her new career around a month ago on Instagram. Continue reading
Police chief stripped of job and uniform walks out in his underwear
The only police officer in Croydon, N.H., left wearing solely boots and underwear after city officials cut his job to save money. Continue reading
Flight carrying Canadians from Japanese cruise ship riddled with COVID-19 lands at CFB Trenton
The group will undergo further screening at the base, then be placed under another two-week quarantine at the Nav Centre in Cornwall, Ont. Continue reading
6th case of COVID-19 reported in B.C., contracted by woman visiting Iran
B.C.’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix called a last minute press conference to update the public on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Continue reading
Special Olympics athlete participates in Calgary’s Polar Plunge for 8th year in a row
By Bindu Suri Anchor
When Leonka Kaluha jumps into the frigidly cold waters of Calgary’s Arbour Lake this weekend at the city’s annual Polar Plunge, it will mark her eighth time participating. Continue reading
Calgary artist finds roots and healing in clay creations
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Eight years ago, Iyha Arts escaped an abusive relationship and ended up in a women’s shelter in Ontario – three provinces away from her home and family in Calgary. Continue reading
Edmonton doctors say long wait times for MRI and CT scans are getting worse
According to the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association, the average wait for an MRI at the University of Alberta Hospital is now 375 days. Continue reading
Rosé all day? Pink drink featured prominently at Calgary Winefest 2020
Rosé has been a part of Winefest in the past, but organizers say 2020 will bring more varieties than ever before, including nine rosé-specific booths. Continue reading
Bruderheim man sentenced to 2 years for dangerous driving crash that killed Alberta woman
Todd Lambert was behind the wheel of a car that slammed into the back of Natalie Anne Hawkins SUV while going more than 200 kilometres an hour northeast of Edmonton. Continue reading
Alberta MPs issue Buffalo Declaration to call on Ottawa to address western alienation
Four Conservative MPs have published an online manifesto decrying what they call the unfair treatment of Alberta within Confederation and a lack of acknowledgement that the province is a “culturally distinct region.” Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief offers to meet with feds ‘quickly’ to discuss RCMP leaving
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Chief Na’moks says he travelled to the remote detachment on Wet’suwet’en territory, only to find out officers there had not been told they are going anywhere. Continue reading
Calgary man charged after ‘really disturbing’ incident leads to closure of daycare
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A Calgary man has been charged with assault and the Alberta Ministry of Children’s Service has shut down a daycare after an incident at the facility. Continue reading
Calgary-based MgO Systems awarded $1-million grant for reducing plastic pollution
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
A Calgary company that makes environmentally friendly building materials is being recognized for its efforts to reduce plastic pollution. Continue reading
Edmonton scientist part of NASA Mars 2020 rover mission
An Edmonton scientist will help with NASA’s Mars 2020 mission. Continue reading
Rail blockades cause concern for Alberta grain farmer who worries about delivery delays
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Alberta grain farmer Kevin Auch is keeping a close eye on how grain is moving at major ports in Canada as delays from rail blockades backlog grain shipments across Canada. Continue reading
In response to AHS review, Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures
A review of Alberta Health Services is looking for ways to reduce costs but a Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures to make the best use of limited operating room capacity. Continue reading
Higher oilsands volumes drives strong results as Inter Pipeline reports $100M Q4 income
Inter Pipeline Ltd. is crediting strong results from its oilsands transport system, as well as high utilization of its bulk petroleum storage assets, for fourth-quarter financial results that beat analyst expectations. Continue reading
A closer look at changes Alberta is making to doctor rules, fees
The Alberta government is implementing 11 changes to physician rules and fees starting April 1. Continue reading
Low-income transit riders face impact from AISH and income support payment changes
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
The City of Calgary is looking at ways of helping people deal with the impacts of a provincial decision that is targeting recipients of AISH and income support payments. Continue reading
Calgary police say missing 9-year-old boy has been found thanks to tip from the public
A nine-year-old boy who went missing from his school on Thursday morning was found safe and sound hours later, according to Calgary police. Continue reading
Lethbridge MP named chair of standing committee on access to information, privacy and ethics
“I have a keen interest in setting a high ethical standard for all members of Parliament and all public office holders,” Harder said. Continue reading
Household labour shifting closer to 50/50 for Canadian families
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
According to Statistics Canada, the division of labour in Canadian households is falling more evenly down the middle compared to past generations. Continue reading
Alberta man released from CFB Trenton quarantine, acknowledges toll on mental health
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Carter Perrier will be released from the quarantine Friday, two weeks after a charter plane brought him and other Canadians back from Wuhan, China. Continue reading
Alberta Parks yet to open campsite reservations for 2020 camping season
Alberta Parks has yet to open up reservations for the 2020 camping season and with the May long weekend quickly approaching, many campers are wondering what’s going on. Continue reading
Alberta musicians set to perform for ‘Operation Down Under’
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Musicians from all over the province have banded together to play for a fundraiser for animals affected by Australia’s fires. Continue reading
Alberta government ends master agreement with doctors; new rules coming April 1
Changes include new fee rules on extended patient visits that doctors have already said will devastate the bottom line for some family and rural practices. Continue reading
Coastal Gaslink says Wet’suwet’en alternative route not ‘feasible’ — here’s why
During the early planning stages of the pipeline, the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs proposed an alternate route, but Coastal Gaslink deemed it unacceptable. Continue reading
Trudeau calls premiers, stresses ‘peaceful’ resolution to Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests
It has now been 15 days since individuals set up a blockade on a major rail line in Ontario, Continue reading
Watchdog report proves RCMP action in Wet’suwet’en territory ‘unlawful’: Indigenous, civil rights groups
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The RCMP watchdog probed similar issues from an Indigenous protest in 2013 and found police had overstepped their bounds. Continue reading