Cenotaph that once stood in Kandahar re-dedicated at Canada’s National Defence HQ
Actor Peter Fonda dead at 79: reports
Former Edmonton Eskimos CEO gets new job among flurry of Alberta government appointments
Teen girl charged with arson after Airdrie playground fire
Family reaches settlement after Bearspaw boy choked by school lanyard
Calgary man charged with 1st-degree murder in 2008 homicide of Allan Teather
5 things to watch for in the Stampeders game against Montreal
Police investigate suspicious piles of food being left out in northwest Calgary
Police are investigating after several suspicious piles of food were found near a park in northwest Calgary. Continue reading
Head-on crash on Highway 93 sends 4 people to hospital
RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash on Highway 93 late Friday afternoon that sent four people to hospital. Continue reading
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson comes out as gay in newspaper op-ed
Jim Watson is currently serving his third consecutive term as mayor of Ottawa, after winning re-election in October last year. Continue reading
Frost advisories issued for various parts of Alberta on Friday
Environment Canada issued a number of frost advisories for parts of Alberta on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Oilsands firms considering diluent recovery units to increase crude by rail volumes
Ongoing pipeline project delays and growth in crude-by-rail capacity from Western Canada are leading some oilsands producers to consider spending billions of dollars to build diluent recovery units. Continue reading
Protesters in Sudan sign final power sharing deal with army
The signing capped weeks of tortuous negotiations between the military and protest leaders. Continue reading
Alberta solar rebate program showing no signs of renewal
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
There were 948 projects left unapproved when the rebate program’s funding ran out, 24 of those were for non-profit organizations. Continue reading
Possible end to birth control program for wild horses could trigger cull in Alberta
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Wild horses are an iconic part of the eastern slopes of Alberta. But the future of the horses is in question, with some fearing a project to help keep the horses from being killed, could be scrapped. Continue reading
Rashida Tlaib’s grandmother on Donald Trump: ‘May God ruin him’
Rashida Tlaib’s grandmother Mufta said this while sitting under an olive tree in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Continue reading
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Amputee Payden Olsen headed to Parapan American Games: ‘The way she fights, everything is determination’
Payden Olsen’s life was turned upside down when a traumatic lawn mower accident ended with the Lethbridge College soccer player losing her foot; but on Friday she travels to Peru for the Parapan American Games. Continue reading
Calgary-area military veteran joins motorbike ride to support PTSD sufferers
By Gil Tucker Reporter
“The Rolling Barrage” cross-Canada ride helps people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: ‘You need help, ask’ Continue reading
Hong Kong divided as protesters rally for democracy, China
The dueling demonstrations highlighted the political divide in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Continue reading
Calgary officer bitten by police dog, 2 suspects arrested after break and enter
A police officer was taken to hospital on Friday after being accidentally bitten by a police dog while responding to a call. Continue reading
E-scooters zipping around Edmonton cause for excitement and concern
Electric scooters have arrived in central parts of Edmonton, prompting excitement over a new mode of transportation but also concern over the many ways riders can be injured. Continue reading
The history of Canada’s ethics commissioner
Justin Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, introduced conflict of interest guidelines for federal cabinet ministers in 1973. Continue reading
El Paso funeral: 700 wait in the Texas heat to support man who invited everyone, reports say
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The El Paso shooting claimed the life of Margie Reckard, wife of Antonio Basco, who had no other family. Continue reading
Actor Peter Fonda dead at 79: reports
Fonda reportedly had lung cancer and died of respiratory failure. Continue reading
Head of America’s largest organic food fraud scheme sentenced to 10 years
Between 2010 and 2017, consumers nationwide were fooled into paying extra to buy products ranging from eggs to steak that they believed were better for the environment and their own health Continue reading
ADHD in adults can be life-threatening when left untreated: experts
There continues to be stigma around ADHD, preventing adults from seeking help, doctors say. Continue reading
Contrary to widespread belief, cannabis addiction is possible. Here’s what it’s like
Lots of people think cannabis can’t be physically addictive. So did two people we talked to — until experience taught them otherwise. Continue reading
Northbound Deerfoot Trail closed after morning crash
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
One man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition following the crash, which is now under investigation. Continue reading
Police investigate suspicious piles of food being left out in northwest Calgary
Police are investigating after several suspicious piles of food were found near a park in northwest Calgary. Continue reading
Head-on crash on Highway 93 sends 4 people to hospital
RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash on Highway 93 late Friday afternoon that sent four people to hospital. Continue reading
Frost advisories issued for various parts of Alberta on Friday
Environment Canada issued a number of frost advisories for parts of Alberta on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Oilsands firms considering diluent recovery units to increase crude by rail volumes
Ongoing pipeline project delays and growth in crude-by-rail capacity from Western Canada are leading some oilsands producers to consider spending billions of dollars to build diluent recovery units. Continue reading
Alberta solar rebate program showing no signs of renewal
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
There were 948 projects left unapproved when the rebate program’s funding ran out, 24 of those were for non-profit organizations. Continue reading
Possible end to birth control program for wild horses could trigger cull in Alberta
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Wild horses are an iconic part of the eastern slopes of Alberta. But the future of the horses is in question, with some fearing a project to help keep the horses from being killed, could be scrapped. Continue reading
Amputee Payden Olsen headed to Parapan American Games: ‘The way she fights, everything is determination’
Payden Olsen’s life was turned upside down when a traumatic lawn mower accident ended with the Lethbridge College soccer player losing her foot; but on Friday she travels to Peru for the Parapan American Games. Continue reading
Calgary-area military veteran joins motorbike ride to support PTSD sufferers
By Gil Tucker Reporter
“The Rolling Barrage” cross-Canada ride helps people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: ‘You need help, ask’ Continue reading
Calgary officer bitten by police dog, 2 suspects arrested after break and enter
A police officer was taken to hospital on Friday after being accidentally bitten by a police dog while responding to a call. Continue reading
E-scooters zipping around Edmonton cause for excitement and concern
Electric scooters have arrived in central parts of Edmonton, prompting excitement over a new mode of transportation but also concern over the many ways riders can be injured. Continue reading
16-year-old Calgary martial artist portrays legendary Chinese Monkey King: ‘It’s an honour’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Performs as part of parade to kick off Chinatown Street Festival: ‘He’s a very vain monkey’ Continue reading
Former Edmonton Eskimos CEO gets new job among flurry of Alberta government appointments
Len Rhodes, a former Alberta United Conservative candidate and president of the Edmonton Eskimos, has a new job. Continue reading
Dog trapped on river bank cliff saved by firefighters near Grande Prairie
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Fire crews from Grande Prairie County were responding to another call near where Toby was perched when one of the firefighters noticed him. Continue reading
Charges pending after East Village arrest: Calgary police
Calgary police took one person into custody following an investigation in the East Village on Thursday. Continue reading
5 things to watch for in the Stampeders game against Montreal
Nick Arbuckle is slated to start the Calgary Stampeders’ Week 10 game against the Montreal Alouettes, but the question remains which QB will finish the game. Continue reading
Calgary’s GlobalFest Fireworks Festival a multi-cultural explosion
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Though the fireworks show creates the biggest (and loudest) boom at GlobalFest, it’s really just one smaller part of the two-week festival. Continue reading
Teen girl charged with arson after Airdrie playground fire
A teenage girl has been charged with arson after a playground fire in Airdrie on Thursday. Continue reading
Telus says email is restored for 90% of customers now
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Telus said technicians were “working extremely hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.” Continue reading
Liberal justice minister ‘committed’ to criminalizing conversion therapy, says Edmonton MP
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Attendees at a government roundtable in Edmonton on Thursday were assured that Ottawa is still exploring the possibility of making conversion therapy a Criminal Code offence. Continue reading
Calgary animal rescue quarantined after taking in dogs seized in Edmonton
AARCS animal rescue in Calgary has implemented a quarantine after a dog was diagnosed with canine distemper. Continue reading
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City councillor’s motion seeks to stop funding for Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site
The motion features two main proposals: a freeze in provincial funding and needles no longer being allowed to leave the site. Continue reading
Grieving Alberta family upset after accused murderer gets bail
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Frustration and disbelief for a grieving family as a man charged with first degree murder is granted bail. The mother of Kristian Ayoungman is speaking out after learning one of the men accused of taking her son’s life, is out of jail. Continue reading
Family reaches settlement after Bearspaw boy choked by school lanyard
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
A Calgary-area family has reached a settlement agreement more than seven years after their son suffered life-altering injuries when he was choked by a school lanyard. Continue reading
Alberta government strikes panel to advise on wage cut for alcohol servers
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The panel is tasked with advising whether the wage for alcohol servers should be cut back, as well as consolidating existing studies on the effects of a minimum-wage increase under Alberta’s former NDP government. Continue reading