Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
Alberta election Day 4: Dueling campaigns focus on oil and water
China has stopped all canola imports from Canada, industry group says
Calgary police looking for man allegedly involved in $13K jewelry theft
ANALYSIS: In Alberta and elsewhere, New Democrats have mastered the art of the negative election ad
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
Minnesota Public Radio News reports that it marks the second consecutive year Enbridge has outspent all other lobbyists in the state. Continue reading
Serious crash sends 2 people to hospital, shuts down Stoney Trail in Calgary
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Two people are in hospital, with one of them in serious life-threatening condition, after a serious crash on Stoney Trail, near Country Hills Boulevard. Continue reading
Barbra Streisand slammed after appearing to defend Michael Jackson’s ‘sexual needs’
Streisand was quoted as saying she “absolutely” believed the accusers, but also raised eyebrows by saying Michael Jackson’s “sexual needs were his sexual needs.” Continue reading
Alberta election Day 5: Where the leaders are on Saturday
After a busy first few days on the Alberta election campaign trail, most party leaders have a lighter schedule on Saturday. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
This weekend is lit: a chance to catch the aurora borealis
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
Alberta may get a dazzling light show this weekend. Continue reading
3 UCP candidates under fire over comments and memes about women, letter about people from ‘superior stock’
Just days after the United Conservative Party candidate for Calgary-Mountain View resigned over comments she made about race and the treatment of white supremacist terrorists, the party’s leader was forced to answer a question about a tape that reportedly captured comments her replacement made about women. Continue reading
U.S.-backed forces proclaim ‘destruction’ of Islamic State after seizing Syrian village
U.S.-backed forces proclaimed the capture of Islamic State’s last territory in Syria on Saturday. Continue reading
Calgary airport to change up de-icing program; union fears layoffs, increased fees
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
Union representatives fear a switch to a centralized model will result in more than 100 layoffs and higher ticket prices for flyers. Continue reading
Calgary family out thousands of dollars after vacation is delayed due to Boeing 737 MAX 8 grounding
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Calgary family is out thousands of dollars after their vacation was delayed due to the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 planes. Continue reading
Anti-Brexit march takes over London as protesters demand 2nd referendum
Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday. Continue reading
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province. Continue reading
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra conductor returns for ‘Women Rock’
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s new show features the work of several female artists who are credited with changing rock and roll. Continue reading
Creditor protection granted to Rothmans, Benson & Hedges in $15B Quebec lawsuit
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges has become the third tobacco company to receive a temporary reprieve from compensating 100,000 Quebec smokers after securing creditor protection in an Ontario court on Friday. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
Burj Khalifa displays Jacinda Ardern’s face as New Zealand mourns Christchurch shooting victims
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Thank you PM Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims…” Continue reading
Mueller finishes Russia investigation on Trump campaign, submits final report
The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who is reviewing it. Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
Trudeau insists he was trying to protect SNC-Lavalin jobs — even as its CEO says he didn’t raise them
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
If SNC-Lavalin were to go through a prosecution, then thousands of jobs would have been at risk, Trudeau said. The company’s CEO says he never told that to the PM. Continue reading
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
Minnesota Public Radio News reports that it marks the second consecutive year Enbridge has outspent all other lobbyists in the state. Continue reading
Serious crash sends 2 people to hospital, shuts down Stoney Trail in Calgary
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Two people are in hospital, with one of them in serious life-threatening condition, after a serious crash on Stoney Trail, near Country Hills Boulevard. Continue reading
Alberta election Day 5: Where the leaders are on Saturday
After a busy first few days on the Alberta election campaign trail, most party leaders have a lighter schedule on Saturday. Continue reading
ASIRT investigating police shooting in Calgary’s southeast
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Calgary police responded to the 2700 block of 86 Avenue S.E. around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday after reports of an armed home invasion. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
This weekend is lit: a chance to catch the aurora borealis
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
Alberta may get a dazzling light show this weekend. Continue reading
3 UCP candidates under fire over comments and memes about women, letter about people from ‘superior stock’
Just days after the United Conservative Party candidate for Calgary-Mountain View resigned over comments she made about race and the treatment of white supremacist terrorists, the party’s leader was forced to answer a question about a tape that reportedly captured comments her replacement made about women. Continue reading
Calgary airport to change up de-icing program; union fears layoffs, increased fees
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
Union representatives fear a switch to a centralized model will result in more than 100 layoffs and higher ticket prices for flyers. Continue reading
Calgary family out thousands of dollars after vacation is delayed due to Boeing 737 MAX 8 grounding
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Calgary family is out thousands of dollars after their vacation was delayed due to the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 planes. Continue reading
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province. Continue reading
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra conductor returns for ‘Women Rock’
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s new show features the work of several female artists who are credited with changing rock and roll. Continue reading
Red Mile to stay open during Calgary Flames playoff run: city officials
The City of Calgary announced Friday that work along the entertainment strip won’t begin until after the Flames are done their playoff run. Continue reading
CFL rules committee recommends second challenge for head coaches
If a CFL head coach’s first challenge is successful, the league’s rules committee is recommending he get a second one this season. Continue reading
No more ‘political games’: Calgarians rally in support of pipelines
Canada Action organized the rally to stand for pipelines and against Bill C-69. Continue reading
Crude-by-rail exports fall in January as Alberta started production cuts
The National Energy Board says crude-by-rail exports in January fell compared with December, but remained more than twice as high as 12 months earlier. Continue reading
Calgary police looking for man allegedly involved in $13K jewelry theft
On Feb. 10, a man went into Paris Jewelers at Market Mall and removed jewelry from an unlocked showcase, according to police. Continue reading
Alberta paleontologists confirm ‘Scotty’ is world’s biggest Tyrannosaurus rex
“Scotty” lived in prehistoric Saskatchewan 66 million years ago. The bones of the 13-metre long dinosaur were discovered during a dig in the province in 1991. Continue reading
‘Moral blameworthiness’: Judge in Humboldt Broncos case outlines reasons for 8-year sentence
Provincial court Judge Inez Cardinal sentenced Sidhu to eight years in prison on Friday, nearly a year after 16 people were killed and 13 others injured in the rural Saskatchewan crash. Continue reading
Alberta fish and game group concerned over Métis hunting deal with province
The deal, quietly released earlier this month, gives registered Métis the ability to hunt and fish year-round in certain areas, which the Alberta Fish and Game Association fears could put too much pressure on resources. Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
China has stopped all canola imports from Canada, industry group says
The Canola Council of Canada says China has stopped buying canola seeds from Canada. Continue reading
Stay off ice-covered rivers and lakes, warns Calgary Fire Department
As the spring season kicks off and the weather starts to heat up, the Calgary Fire Department has a few tips for staying safe in icy conditions. Continue reading
Alberta election Day 4: Dueling campaigns focus on oil and water
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
On Day 4 of the election campaign, UCP Leader Jason Kenney will release a strategy to counter anti-oil interests, while NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced money to protect Calgary from another major flood. Continue reading
New political party seeks to have Alberta separate from Canada
Some political parties occasionally have a difficult time trying to find a way to stand out from the other, but that does not appear that it will be a problem for the new Alberta Independence Party. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: In Alberta and elsewhere, New Democrats have mastered the art of the negative election ad
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Whether it’s the federal party or a provincial one, Canada’s New Democrats aren’t shy about throwing punches at their opponents in election campaigns. Continue reading