Alberta Party calls on province to curtail oil production
Calgary’s 17 Avenue S.W. opens after months of construction
Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames licence plates to benefit charity foundations
Peter Watts: Trans Mountain review by National Energy Board begins Wednesday
Competitiveness to be key focus of fall fiscal update as Alberta oil concerns mount
Wind, snowfall warnings ended for areas outside of Calgary
Calgary girl who died in skiing accident remembered with Abby Award
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A 9-year-old Calgary girl who died in a skiing crash in Kananaskis Country is being remembered by an award in her name. Continue reading
Stampeders return to Grey Cup game with 22-14 win over Blue Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL West Division Final to advance to the Grey Cup. Continue reading
Florida elections official resigns after office misplaces over 2,000 ballots: report
A local media report says an embattled county elections official in Florida will be resigning early next year. Continue reading
Puppies saved from Korean meat trade up for adoption in Calgary
Two dogs rescued from a South Korean meat farm are now up for adoption after arriving in Calgary. Continue reading
Calgary Stampeders host surging Blue Bombers in CFL West Division showdown
Calgary (13-5) is the host of the West Division final Sunday for the fifth time in six years. Continue reading
Northern California wildfire death toll at 77 after more human remains found
Authorities say one more set of human remains was found Sunday, bringing the total number killed in a devastating California wildfire to 77. Continue reading
Edmonton-area man completes 10-year trek on Trans Canada Trail
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Dana Meise, 44, spent the last 10 years doing the 21,000 kilometre hike from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean then north to the Arctic Ocean; to put it into perspective, the distance from Sydney, Australia to London, England is roughly 17,000 kilometres. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Legion volunteer not a poppy donation thief: Strathmore RCMP
RCMP have confirmed that a man they were initially looking for after poppy donation boxes were taken last week in Strathmore, Alta., is not a thief — it was an “unfortunate mix-up.” Continue reading
Video shows hot-air balloon filled with fireworks exploding above crowd in Myanmar
Nine people were injured after a hot-air balloon stuffed with fireworks exploded during a festival in Myanmar on Wednesday. Continue reading
Flames beat Oilers 4-2 with two third-period goals from Elias Lindholm
It’s the NHL-leading sixth time the Flames have come back to win a game in which they’ve trailed after two periods. Continue reading
Alberta Advantage Party holds inaugural Annual General Meeting Saturday
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
The Alberta Advantage Party held it’s inaugural Annual General Meeting Saturday Continue reading
Brexit process ‘disastrous,’ deal won’t pass U.K. parliament: Scottish minister
Scotland’s constitution minister Michael Russell said the Scottish government would do everything it could to ensure a “common-sense alternative.” Continue reading
Calgary’s Spin4Kids raises over $40K to get children with special needs active
Spin4Kids had people participating in high-energy group fitness classes at GoodLife gyms across the country on Saturday — all for a good cause. Continue reading
RCMP in Grande Prairie charge 19 men with solicitation offences
Nineteen men, ranging in age from 23 to 69, have been charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – November 18
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
St. Michael’s College launching third-party investigation amid Toronto police probe
In a statement, the school also says it’s launching a “rigorous independent examination” into attitudes and behaviours that are “inconsistent with its culture and values.” Continue reading
Is alcohol or pot healthier for you? Some Canadians considering switching away from booze
Nearly half of current Canadian pot users say they will cut back on their drinking now that cannabis is legal. Is that better for their health? Continue reading
‘We don’t want them in Tijuana’: Protests greet migrant caravan in Mexican city
Tensions have built as nearly 3,000 migrants from the caravan poured into Tijuana in recent days after more than a month on the road. Continue reading
4 scams to watch out for while holiday shopping online
The holidays are the “season of giving,” but they’re also the season of scamming. Continue reading
One-third of cannabis buyers still using illicit dealers, according to IPSOS poll
Pot shortages, lack of brick-and-mortar stores and accessibility issues aren’t helping the government’s case to buy legal weed. Continue reading
Calgary girl who died in skiing accident remembered with Abby Award
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A 9-year-old Calgary girl who died in a skiing crash in Kananaskis Country is being remembered by an award in her name. Continue reading
Stampeders return to Grey Cup game with 22-14 win over Blue Bombers
The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL West Division Final to advance to the Grey Cup. Continue reading
Puppies saved from Korean meat trade up for adoption in Calgary
Two dogs rescued from a South Korean meat farm are now up for adoption after arriving in Calgary. Continue reading
Calgary Stampeders host surging Blue Bombers in CFL West Division showdown
Calgary (13-5) is the host of the West Division final Sunday for the fifth time in six years. Continue reading
Edmonton-area man completes 10-year trek on Trans Canada Trail
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Dana Meise, 44, spent the last 10 years doing the 21,000 kilometre hike from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean then north to the Arctic Ocean; to put it into perspective, the distance from Sydney, Australia to London, England is roughly 17,000 kilometres. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Legion volunteer not a poppy donation thief: Strathmore RCMP
RCMP have confirmed that a man they were initially looking for after poppy donation boxes were taken last week in Strathmore, Alta., is not a thief — it was an “unfortunate mix-up.” Continue reading
Flames beat Oilers 4-2 with two third-period goals from Elias Lindholm
It’s the NHL-leading sixth time the Flames have come back to win a game in which they’ve trailed after two periods. Continue reading
Alberta Advantage Party holds inaugural Annual General Meeting Saturday
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
The Alberta Advantage Party held it’s inaugural Annual General Meeting Saturday Continue reading
Alberta Party calls on province to curtail oil production
The Alberta Party caucus is calling on the province to curtail all oil production. Continue reading
First-in-Alberta U-turn signals part of MAX bus routes launch in Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The city is launching three new Bus Rapid Transit routes on Monday. Continue reading
Calgary’s Spin4Kids raises over $40K to get children with special needs active
Spin4Kids had people participating in high-energy group fitness classes at GoodLife gyms across the country on Saturday — all for a good cause. Continue reading
RCMP in Grande Prairie charge 19 men with solicitation offences
Nineteen men, ranging in age from 23 to 69, have been charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration. Continue reading
Canmore, London, Langley ‘top’ online list of Canada’s coziest cities for 2018
British Columbia leads way with 5 cities in top 15 and 20 in total list of 55. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames licence plates to benefit charity foundations
Service Alberta introduced two new specialty licence plates — featuring hockey team logos, slogans and colours — on Saturday. Continue reading
Calgary’s 17 Avenue S.W. opens after months of construction
Construction is wrapping up on Calgary’s 17 Avenue S.W. entertainment strip this weekend. Continue reading
Enbridge ups pressure on repaired gas line after explosion near Prince George
The company says it will increase pressure to 85 per cent of its full capacity, up from 80 per cent. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Trans Mountain review by National Energy Board begins Wednesday
By Peter Watts Radio host
Ali Housell, spokesperson for Trans Mountain, describes research into the potential impact of expanded pipeline and tanker activity on the west coast, while Sen. Doug Black comments on C-69, the new environmental review legislation proposed by the federal government. Continue reading
Louis Riel honoured on anniversary of execution, part of Métis Week celebrations
The ceremony, organized by the Métis Nation of Alberta, paid tribute to the rebel leader who sacrificed his life defending the rights of Métis people. Continue reading
1 year after murder warrant issued for northern Alberta man, RCMP seek tips to find him, missing woman
Almost a year to the day after the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit obtained a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a Lac La Biche, Alta., man wanted in connection with a 26-year-old man’s death, police have issued a new plea to the public for information that may lead to his arrest. Continue reading
Social media has ‘drastically changed’ the way Canadians travel: study
In decades past, prospective travellers would consult vacation manuals or travel agents before booking a trip, but now Canadians are increasingly seeking tips from social media. Continue reading
Alzheimer Society of Calgary opens 1st Opening Minds through Art training centre in Canada
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Just last month, the Calgary chapter of the Alzheimer Society opened the first Opening Minds through Art training centre in the country. Continue reading
Fort Calgary restores 1876 Metis cabin: ‘Incredible that it stayed intact’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Fort Calgary restores one of the city’s oldest buildings, hoping Metis cabin will help bring the past to life for a new generation. Continue reading
Video of Calgarians hopping stopped freight train raises safety concerns
A video showing pedestrians climbing over a stopped train has raised concerns from police and a train accident survivor. Continue reading
Grande Prairie hospital construction back on after province picks new construction manager
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
In a tweet posted to her account on Friday afternoon, Infrastructure Minister Sandra Jansen said Clark Builders would be taking over the build and full construction activity. Continue reading
Many businesses in Calgary’s redeveloped Deerfoot City mall already open
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
Calgary’s old Deerfoot Mall has a new name and a new look — one that’s been five years in the making. Continue reading
