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An Okotoks, Alta., brewing company is hoping that it can keep the name for one of its signature drinks after a big-time movie studio filed a trademark for the same name.

Chris Evans and his wife, Alba Baptista, welcomed their first baby, Alma Grace. The newborn will also be taking on both mom and dad’s last names, Evans Baptiste. According to reports, they welcomed their child in Massachusetts on Friday. 

That blue-green algae you can sometimes see in local rivers and ponds help life evolve. But when it grows too fast – fueled by people and nature – it can drain oxygen from the water and threaten ecosystems. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla shows us why experts are ramping up testing.

The City of Lethbridge, Alta., has provided another update about the state of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge following an Aug. 6 incident that saw a semi-truck collide with it. As Justin Sibbet reports, the city has now banned heavy trucks on the single remaining westbound lane.

Prime Minister Mark Carney mocked a Conservative MP during question period in the House of Commons Tuesday after repeated calls for the Liberal government to release a spring budget. Conservative Dan Albas repeatedly pointed out “some of the facts” about Liberal promises – implying the party had failed to deliver. Carney retorted with some of...

As the warm weather settles into the region, Nova Scotians are being reminded to be on the alert for blue-green algae. Experts warn its toxin-producing blooms can make people sick and pose serious risks to dogs. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

A marina on the Bow River upstream from the Bearspaw Dam is at risk of closing, after Calgary city council approved a request from TransAlta to cut off access to the river in the area. Adam MacVicar reports.

A teenager in California was bitten by a sea lion during junior lifeguard training on Sunday. Experts suggest an increase in algae blooms, which can lead to toxic poisoning among marine mammals, may be causing erratic behaviour in these animals.

Despite split predictions of an extended winter across Canada, Balzac Billy says Alberta can expect an early spring this year. Drew Stremick has more from Balzac, Alta.

Liberal Government House Leader Karina Gould rose during member statements in the House of Commons on Monday to table the Fall Economic Statement. Gould stated in French that she was tabling the budget before dropping the documents and exiting the chamber. Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer said after the tabling that “at the very least”...

Residents of Barrhead, Alta., have voted in favour of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property.

Debate on climate change and the price of carbon was focused on the Jasper, Alta. wildfires this past July during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday. 5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors to Jasper National Park were ordered out in late July due to a fast-moving wildfire. “Mr. Speaker, (Justin Trudeau) pretends you...

A 19-year-old from Okotoks, Alta., is sharing his frightening story of surviving COVID-19 to remind others that anyone can get the virus. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, he’s the first teenager to be diagnosed with the virus and admitted to the ICU.

Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas discusses his Private Member’s Bill, which would make it legal for the producers of Canadian wines, spirits and craft beer to ship their product within Canada by Canada Post.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to answer repeated questions on plans to probe potential cases of fraud involving applications for COVID-19 benefits. The questioning came after Conservative MP Dan Albas alleged federal workers were told to ignore “obvious signs of fraud” when processing applications for benefits and pushed Trudeau to commit to investigate the possible...

A temporary drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre is open in Brooks, Alta., this week. As Emily Olsen reports, anyone can get a test done, even those who aren’t displaying symptoms.

Jolene Brewster, the owner of Jolene’s Tea House in Banff, Alta. joins Global News Calgary with tips on elevating your iced tea recipe and shows off some other treasures that can be found in a little log cabin on Banff’s iconic Bear Street

The war in Ukraine can be a difficult topic to speak about with children. Dr. Adam Abba-Aji, a psychiatrist and clinical professor at the University of Alberta, joins Kim Smith to shed some advice for dealing with our mental health.

Thursday’s federal budget saw the government unveil $31 billion in new spending, something Conservative MP and Finance Committee vice chair Dan Albas says will keep driving up inflation. “The West Block” host Mercedes Stephenson pushes Albas on how the Conservatives would address issues like short housing supply and the rising cost of living.

The transition from summer to fall brings higher than normal algae levels to Dorval’s drinking water. An abnormal taste has residents concerned while the borough claims the water is safe for consumption. Global’s Dan Spector reports.