Calgarians ticketed during snow route parking ban frustrated, say street not plowed
Alberta photo radar overhaul coming after review finds it’s a cash cow
‘We didn’t like it at all’: CP Rail CEO objects to Notley’s crude by rail deal
‘It’s such an important pillar of our community,’ Calgary athletes worry about future of Winsport track, Olympic Oval
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel appealing candidacy ban
Gig economy could be dragging down wages for everyone — even those with regular employment
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Daimler, BMW joining efforts in car-sharing, ride-hailing, ticketless parking
Automakers Daimler and BMW say that trustworthy handling of personal data will be a key competitive advantage in their new joint venture that offers app-based services like free-floating car-sharing in big cities. Continue reading
Ontario’s autism funding overhaul — here’s how it compares to the rest of Canada
A look at how government-funded autism therapy across Canada. Continue reading
California parents plead guilty to torture, abuse in ‘house of horrors’ case
David and Louise Turpin pleaded guilty Friday in Riverside County Superior Court to 14 counts that included abusing minor and adult children and imprisoning them in their house that appeared to be neatly kept from the outside in a modest subdivision. Continue reading
Airdrie RCMP catch more than 40 distracted drivers in 3-day blitz
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
Despite harsh penalties and increased awareness, Alberta drivers still can’t seem to put their phones away. Continue reading
Olympic venues in jeopardy following defeated Calgary 2026 bid
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former Olympic facilities like the city’s bobsled track and ski jumps are facing challenges due to funding shortfalls. Continue reading
R. Kelly charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse
The charges come weeks after Lifetime documentary series, ‘Surviving R. Kelly,’ took a close look at old sexual misconduct allegations. Continue reading
Alberta Party candidate for Livingstone-Macleod banned from running in elections for 5 years
Tim Meech has been banned by Elections Alberta for failing to file paperwork detailing expenses and expenditures during the nomination process. Continue reading
Former employees allege culture of bullying inside Alberta public service
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
“The just make you feel so guilty, because they can’t even tell you what they want, they never tell you what they want.” Continue reading
Roy Green: ‘Assassination’ remark was irresponsible comment from Canada’s chief bureaucrat
It is absurd for Canada’s chief bureaucrat to engage in assassination speculation and fear-mongering ahead of a federal election campaign, Roy Green says. Continue reading
Calgary police looking for man in relation to Valentine’s Day shooting
Justin David Fogg, 25, of no fixed address, is wanted on 18 warrants related to the shooting. Continue reading
Shot fired at northwest Calgary church
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
Calgary police were called to the Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday after reports that a shot had been fired into the building. Continue reading
Government has a responsibility to defend jobs, Trudeau says amid SNC-Lavalin allegations
Trudeau denies a Feb. 7 report in the Globe and Mail that officials exerted undue pressure last year on Wilson-Raybould to help SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. avoid a trial on charges of bribing Libyan officials and to pay a fine instead. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal rules against WestJet appeal to throw out proposed class-action lawsuit
The proposed class-action lawsuit against the airline says WestJet fosters a culture that tolerates harassment of female employees. Continue reading
Airdrie woman charged with fraud after buying cars, furniture
Cori Taylor, 39, faces 14 fraud-related charges after an RCMP investigation alleges she defrauded Airdrie businesses to buy cars and furniture. Continue reading
Fan stuns crowd with astounding voice at Michael Bublé concert
‘The moment I thought Michael was going to ask an audience member to sing, I started jumping up and down to get his attention,’ Allison Bellucci told Global News. Continue reading
National Energy Board rules Trans Mountain expansion project should be approved
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The decision starts the clock on a 90-day deadline for cabinet to decide whether the project should proceed, but there have already been signals that the deadline could be delayed. Continue reading
Canadian who tried to join terror group in Syria set for release from prison despite being ‘high risk to public safety’
An Ontario man who travelled to Syria to join an al-Qaida faction is being released from prison less than two years after pleading guilty. Continue reading
New Jersey Assembly to vote on bill to take Trump’s name off 2020 ballot unless he releases tax returns
The New Jersey Senate’s bill focused on Donald Trump’s tax returns now goes to the governor. Continue reading
Ex-ambassador trying to sue Trudeau’s top aide for $250K over mental suffering allegations
The allegations have not been proven in court, and the Prime Minister’s Office did not respond to a request for comment. Continue reading
All bets are off — it’s snowing in Las Vegas
Winter storms in the U.S. Southwest brought snow to the foothills around Southern California as well. Continue reading
Daimler, BMW joining efforts in car-sharing, ride-hailing, ticketless parking
Automakers Daimler and BMW say that trustworthy handling of personal data will be a key competitive advantage in their new joint venture that offers app-based services like free-floating car-sharing in big cities. Continue reading
Ontario’s autism funding overhaul — here’s how it compares to the rest of Canada
A look at how government-funded autism therapy across Canada. Continue reading
Airdrie RCMP catch more than 40 distracted drivers in 3-day blitz
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
Despite harsh penalties and increased awareness, Alberta drivers still can’t seem to put their phones away. Continue reading
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel appealing candidacy ban
Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a judicial review of the Elections Alberta ruling that he had missed a filing deadline. Continue reading
National Energy Board rules Trans Mountain expansion project should be approved
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The decision starts the clock on a 90-day deadline for cabinet to decide whether the project should proceed, but there have already been signals that the deadline could be delayed. Continue reading
Olympic venues in jeopardy following defeated Calgary 2026 bid
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Former Olympic facilities like the city’s bobsled track and ski jumps are facing challenges due to funding shortfalls. Continue reading
Alberta Party candidate for Livingstone-Macleod banned from running in elections for 5 years
Tim Meech has been banned by Elections Alberta for failing to file paperwork detailing expenses and expenditures during the nomination process. Continue reading
Former employees allege culture of bullying inside Alberta public service
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
“The just make you feel so guilty, because they can’t even tell you what they want, they never tell you what they want.” Continue reading
Calgarians ticketed during snow route parking ban frustrated, say street not plowed
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Calgary residents are frustrated after being slapped with a several-hundred-dollar bill for a string of parking tickets during the recent snow route parking ban. Continue reading
‘It’s such an important pillar of our community,’ Calgary athletes worry about future of Winsport track, Olympic Oval
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Several athletes who grew up in the city and have trained here for years said a permanent closure would not only change their lives, but also the face of the city forever. Continue reading
Calgary police looking for man in relation to Valentine’s Day shooting
Justin David Fogg, 25, of no fixed address, is wanted on 18 warrants related to the shooting. Continue reading
Shot fired at northwest Calgary church
By Jenna Freeman Digital Journalist
Calgary police were called to the Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday after reports that a shot had been fired into the building. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal rules against WestJet appeal to throw out proposed class-action lawsuit
The proposed class-action lawsuit against the airline says WestJet fosters a culture that tolerates harassment of female employees. Continue reading
‘We didn’t like it at all’: CP Rail CEO objects to Notley’s crude by rail deal
Canadian Pacific Railway CEO Keith Creel said his company “didn’t like it at all” when Premier Rachel Notley stepped in to work out a plan on shipping more crude oil via rail. Continue reading
Airdrie woman charged with fraud after buying cars, furniture
Cori Taylor, 39, faces 14 fraud-related charges after an RCMP investigation alleges she defrauded Airdrie businesses to buy cars and furniture. Continue reading
Alberta photo radar overhaul coming after review finds it’s a cash cow
On Thursday, the Alberta government released its long-awaited review on photo radar use in the province. Continue reading
2 people rescued from burning Canmore home
Two people trapped inside a burning home in Canmore were saved by firefighters on Thursday. Continue reading
Calgary fire hazmat team cleans up chemical spill at hotel in city’s northwest
Calgary fire said the hazmat crew was still at the scene as of 10:30 a.m. and were in the tail-end phase of the cleanup. Continue reading
Trans-Canada near Golden, B.C., to temporarily close for avalanche control
Shutdown of No. 1 Highway will take place Thursday, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Continue reading
$25,000 in meth and coke seized in southern Alberta drug bust: ALERT
Nearly $25,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized during two recent investigations in southern Alberta. Continue reading
New ‘Ghostbusters’ movie will be shot in Calgary, film union says
Who you gonna call? A new ‘Ghostbusters’ movie will be shot in Calgary, Continue reading
Cryptocurrency mystery stuns Kelowna neighbourhood where dead CEO owned home
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
With thousands of investors looking to recover an estimated $260 million from insolvent Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, it’s no surprise at least one may have hired a private investigator. Continue reading
How learning new things as an adult can change brain chemistry
By Kim Smith Reporter
Research shows children learn new things on average every six months, but adults only learn new things every nine years, said registered psychologist Kimberly Knull. Continue reading
Johnny Gaudreau snaps goal drought to help Calgary Flames double up New York Islanders 4-2
The Flames have won three straight after losing four in a row and continue to lead both the Pacific Division and Western Conference. Continue reading
Chelsea Carey and Casey Scheidegger lead pool standings as 8 teams advance at Scotties
Carey was alone in top spot in the Pool A standings at 7-0. Continue reading