Calgary’s theatre scene welcomes audiences back after tough few years
COVID-19 dealt a massive blow to the theatre scene in Calgary, but popular productions and deals on ticket prices are bringing audiences back in droves.
Entertainment
Mar 29
Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declines
According to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.
Health
Apr 29
Edmonton fire chief Joe Zatylny resigns effective May 10
After nearly four years as the city’s fire chief, Joe Zatylny has resigned. His last day with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will be May 10.
Fire
May 1
Trans Mountain pipeline tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus
Cenovus Energy executives warn it could be well into next year before oil companies resolve their ongoing dispute with Trans Mountain over rising pipeline shipping fees.
Money
May 1
City buys back land after former Ernest Manning High School site sits empty
After sitting empty for years, the lot where Calgary's original Ernest Manning High School was built has been bought back by the city.
Economy
Apr 17
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels.
Lifestyle
Apr 23
Kelowna Rockets to start Highway 97 playoff series on road in Wenatchee
In Western Conference standings, the Wenatchee Wild finished fourth with 72 points, just one point ahead of the fifth-place Kelowna Rockets.
Sports
Mar 29
Crude oil flowing into B.C. through Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Wednesday marks the first official operational day for the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline in both B.C. and Alberta.
Canada
May 1
Lynx Air says passenger refunds will hurt investors because of defiant contractor
Lynx's shutdown comes as the budget airlines that have cropped up in recent years face ongoing financial pressures.
Consumer
Apr 15
City committee recommends providing loan to Fort Edmonton Park after challenging last few years
Fort Edmonton Park moved one step closer Wednesday to receiving a loan from the city as the attraction aims to regain its footing following challenges it faced from the pandemic.
Canada
Mar 20
Saskatchewan Rush take stock of season after narrowly missing out on playoff berth
The off-season has arrived in April once again for the Saskatchewan Rush, falling one goal short of qualifying for NLL playoffs after dropping their season finale against Toronto.
Sports
Apr 22
Use of force involving Calgary police increased slightly in 2023 amid rise in weapons and drug calls
Out of approximately 580,000 interactions between Calgary police and the public last year, 901 resulted in use of force, up slightly over 2022.
Crime
Mar 28
Supreme Court will not hear appeal from churches that fought Manitoba COVID-19 rules
The Manitoba Court of Appeal ruled last year that the restrictions were necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and allowable under the Charter.
Canada
Mar 14
Calgary’s Arts Commons gets $103M commitment from province for transformation work
Arts Commons CEO Alex Sarian said the dual projects are two-thirds of the way to their fundraising goals, and the $420 million raised has enabled the first phase of the project.
Canada
Mar 22
Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule change to help deliver measles vaccines
Medical associations are concerned that cases of two preventable diseases are climbing. Alberta pharmacists are requesting permission to offer measles vaccines.
Health
Mar 25
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
Alberta health officials issue warning about Okotoks whooping cough cases
Alberta Health Services is warning about an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in the area of Okotoks, Alta., as part of dozens of cases in the Calgary Zone.
Canada
Mar 12
New Canadian Covid Society aims to address long-term effects
The Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures.
Health
Mar 6
Edmonton Elks looking to sell team after 75 years of community ownership
The Elks say that the team's president and the chair of its board provided an update to the CFL's Board of Governors on its ongoing ownership review on Wednesday.
Sports
Mar 14
Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?
After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.
Consumer
Mar 14