Calgary Herald - Local (42 minutes ago)
A gas line break in Banff has resulted in the evacuation of several businesses in the downtown area. The line broke around 8:30 a.m. Friday while an independent contractor was conducting road work at the intersection of Caribou Street and Lynx Street, according to ATCO. The contractor struck a natural gas line, resulting in the […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 hours ago)
Justice Shaina Leonard's recent decision to throw out Stay Free Alberta's independence petition received an expected response from Premier Danielle Smith. She called it "undemocratic” and vowed to appeal the decision. Even if you're not a separatist yourself, it's easy to agree with the premier. After all, judges aren't elected, so how can they...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 hours ago)
The judge who convicted a Suffield woman of fatally stabbing her elderly husband and then cutting off his arms, made no errors in finding she was guilty of murder, Alberta’s top court ruled Friday. In a unanimous decision, a three-member Alberta Court of Appeal panel upheld the conviction of Deborah Belyea in the killing of […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (4 hours ago)
Calgary police have charged four men they say kidnapped a man in what they call an "elaborate scheme" related to the ongoing extortion against members of the city's South Asian community. They are still looking for a fifth man, and believe others may have been involved.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (5 hours ago)
This in from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, his take on the 32 Thoughts podcast about the process that led to the firing of Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. The decision was driven by owner Daryl Katz, Friedman said. “I think Daryl Katz is really unhappy. I think he’s angry at the result this year. I think he’s […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (6 hours ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have the best player in the world in Connor McDavid and one of the top 10 in Leon Draisaitl, but they are far from the NHL's flagship organization. When you have a different coach every couple of years, this is the definition of dysfunction, and so Kris Knoblauch has officially joined the […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (7 hours ago)
Calgary Phil’s eclectic set list will continue this fall with diverse concerts ranging from Bollywood to Dollywood and Mozart to Munsch. In addition, the orchestra’s former music director, Rune Bergmann, last commanded the podium in the Jack Singer Auditorium in 2025 after a nine-year tenure. Five-time Grammy-winning Beninese musician Angelique...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (8 hours ago)
Responsible government requires decisions grounded in facts — not distraction, division or short-term political calculation. At a time when Alberta should be translating strong resource revenues into long-term planning and infrastructure, the focus has shifted toward division and deflection. Instead of addressing core responsibilities —...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (9 hours ago)
Q: I’m hoping you can give me some advice on my lawn situation. My lawn is around 25 years old. I live on the outskirts of town, and I share a fence with a golf course. Late last summer, I noticed it was getting pretty bumpy when I was mowing. It's not as smooth and […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (9 hours ago)
Premier needs to be reined in Every time she makes a demand of Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith emphasizes the key to quelling Alberta separatism lies in working through differences with the capital. Caught between a rock and a hard place, she systematically stokes up separatist sentiment while claiming to stand for a united Canada. But […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (10 hours ago)
I am outraged that the Government of Alberta is spending my tax dollars to appeal a court ruling on behalf of a private separatist organization. The court found the petition process unconstitutional and halted it. That should be the end of the matter unless the petitioners themselves choose to challenge the decision. If a separatist […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (19 hours ago)
Calgary has unveiled its new 2.4‑kilometre Sunnyside flood barrier along Memorial Drive, a major infrastructure project designed to protect the area from a 1‑in‑100‑year flood. The barrier was formally introduced on Thursday and was built to prevent the Bow River from breaching as it did in 2013. City officials say it marks the strongest...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (19 hours ago)
It’s the unofficial start of summer. The May long weekend is here, and despite the expectation of some winter-like weather, Monday (Victoria Day) is a holiday for most — here’s what’s open and closed on the long weekend: Transit On Monday, buses, CTrains, and On Demand service run on a Sunday schedule. CTrain closure (May […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (21 hours ago)
The unofficial start of summer may feel more like a blast of winter, complicating travel plans for Calgarians heading into the May long weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of significant snowfall in the mountain parks and Foothills that could reach Calgary by Saturday morning. The snow is expected to begin...
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (21 hours ago)
How would you rate the provincial government’s performance this session? Vote in our daily poll! The First Nations won their court challenge against the separation question. Every sane person could see it coming a mile away. So now what does Premier Smith vow? Why, to appeal the decision. With OUR taxpayer money no doubt. And […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (22 hours ago)
Calgary gas prices are climbing just as one of the year's busiest travel weekends approaches, leaving many residents rethinking their plans. Average prices in the city hit 189.1 cents per litre on Thursday, according to GasBuddy, up sharply from less than 170 cents earlier in the week. The jump is being driven by global pressures, […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (22 hours ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have the best player in the world in Connor McDavid and one of the top 10 in Leon Draisaitl, but they are far from the NHL's flagship organization. When you have a different coach every couple of years, this is the definition of dysfunction, and so Kris Knoblauch has officially joined the […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (22 hours ago)
Edmonton police are warning local businesses about a man charged in connection with nearly 100 fraudulent cellphone contracts. Police began an investigation last January into allegations that a Chestermere man had been scamming cellphone retailers across Alberta and B.C., police said in a Thursday news release. The scam involved the accused posing...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (23 hours ago)
Calgary police have released new photos of an SUV believed to be connected to a fatal shooting outside a grocery store earlier this week. Emergency crews were called to the North Hill Co‑op parking lot on 16 Avenue NE around 7:50 p.m. on Monday. Officers arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (23 hours ago)
Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman says the Oilers have not picked any new head coach and will go through an interview process to find one, but NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on the FAN Hockey Show in Toronto today that the Oilers are locked on one candidate, former Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy and they’re going […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (23 hours ago)
Before I get into the substance of Justice Shaina Leonard's decision to quash a petition that would have forced a referendum this fall on whether Alberta should separate from Canada, her position underlines why it was so dangerous for the Centurion Project (a separatist organization unaffiliated with the petitioners) to release the confidential...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (23 hours ago)
Alberta MLAs concluded the spring sitting after nine weeks with the UCP government promising to appeal the court’s decision to quash a citizen-led initiative on Alberta independence. During that time a $9.6-billion deficit was tabled and 18 bills were passed. The sitting was riddled with talks of Alberta separation with the Forever Canada...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. It Is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome instead of polycystic ovary syndrome. Researchers and supporters of the change said the old name, often shortened to PCOS, is inaccurate. It reduced a complex hormonal […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
I sometimes wonder if many other Albertans are curious about how schools are doing since the back-to-work order from October, where the provincial government decided that we need to notwithstanding-clause the educators back to work. If you haven't been wondering, allow me to express my perspective on it. Who am I to judge this? Easy, […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
At age 13, Calgarian Justin Dale knew he wanted to be a circus performer. At 17, he told his parents he wanted to go to Montreal to the National Circus School. Fortunately, his parents were most supportive, but he confesses, “I was determined to go, so even if they had balked, I was not going […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
A man from the Calgary area is being charged in connection with a scam that allegedly saw him open nearly 100 cell phone contracts and obtain many new phones as a result. Authorities allege the 37-year-old from Chestermere, just east of Calgary, defrauded cell phone retailers across Alberta and B.C. Police say he would pose […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, his explanation for the firing of Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector said the team has tried to get permission to talk with ex-Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy before Kris Knobluach was fired and asked Bowman if that was proper. Said Bowman: “I’m not going to comment […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
The opening story in Dania Idriss’ debut book, Tales of the Mountains and the Sea, is not for the faint-hearted or those with weak stomachs. The Lebanese-Canadian author does not hold back in The Brass Bowl, which is set in rural Lebanon in 1915 during a famine and mass starvation. It focuses on a young […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, his take that Edmonton has no sure thing replacement for fired coach Kris Knoblauch just yet: “The Oilers don't have a coaching replacement already lined up. They plan a formal search to interview various candidates.” And from Oilers insider Bob Stauffer, host of Oilers Now: “My belief is […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
“We are not a model family.” Annette Bening laughs when offering this understated assessment of the Jackson clan, the wealthy and ruthless Texas ranch owners who quickly emerge as the main antagonists in the Paramount+ Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch. Bening, a five-time Oscar nominee, sinks her teeth into the role of Beulah Jackson, the...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the talking points from the past week: Cassidy is a little old to be playing goalie […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Zombies, dogs and hobbits will take centrestage in Alberta Theatre Projects’ 2026/27 season. Artistic director Haysam Kadri says his season of all-Canadian works “reflects a distinctly Canadian perspective, rooted in our landscapes, our imaginations, and our humanity. These are stories that entertain, challenge, and ultimately connect us more...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
There are many dynamics to the time change debate, but allowing Albertans to be heard is perhaps the most important. Time change is like the weather. It affects some more than others, but it does touch everyone. The outdoor recreation community and many tourism operations, including the 32 ski areas across Alberta, are an example […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Maybe I've had it wrong all along. Maybe Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney are getting ready to make a deal that will lead to a second pipeline to the West Coast. There are some positive signs. But forgive me if I remain a skeptic until the first pipe is in the ground. […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
There's no such thing as a good carbon tax. Carbon taxes on fuel refineries make gasoline and diesel more expensive at the gas pump. Carbon taxes on utilities make home heating and electricity more expensive. And carbon taxes on fertilizer plants increase costs for Alberta farmers, making food more expensive.
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
Look toward India If we really want a pipeline to the west coast, we are talking to the wrong prime minister. We should be dealing with (Narendra) Modi from India, not (Mark) Carney. India is just joining the industrial age, and need all the oil they can get. Alberta, not Canada, has the third biggest […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
The City of Edmonton has yet another funding shortfall created entirely by their lack of planning and attention to reality. Our bus fleet is in a sorry state, with the majority of them rated as being in poor or worse condition. Our buses, operating in the harshest of environments, seem to have been expected to […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (A day ago)
Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here — a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
It wasn’t one or two or three things that doomed Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch this season. It was about 13. Unlucky 13. Some of them were of Knoblauch’s own making, some the fault of Oilers general managers past and present, some of them on the players, some just bad luck and wicked circumstance. In […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
New outdoor watering rules are now in effect across Calgary, part of a city plan to cut water use by 20 per cent by 2040. But many residents say they're unaware of the changes, or confused about what they actually mean. “It just gets a little frustrating trying to work with that,” one resident said […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
Calgary police launched another patrol blitz in the city’s southeast this week, part of a series of enforcement and outreach blitzes whose impact the service says will become clearer in the days ahead. Police were conducting the operation on Wednesday in the Forest Lawn area, while also patrolling downtown and surrounding areas, similar to two...
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Should airports be privatized? Vote in our daily poll! Tell Jason Kenny that a pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia would add $55 billion to Alberta’s economy. Ottawa (Liberal) policies are already hurting investment in Alberta. Curtis Radcliffe (Talk of separation can also hurt investment.) Look toward India If we want a pipeline to the...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
A child is in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in northeast Calgary on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to Castleridge Drive NE around 4:25 p.m. for reports of a crash. Calgary police say a child stepped onto the road and was hit by a passing vehicle. The child was conscious and taken […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
This in from Brian Burke, the former NHL GM and ex-NHL director of hockey operations, his take on The Sheet podcast that Vegas does not have to give permission to the Edmonton Oilers or any other NHL team to negotiate with former VGK coach Bruce Cassidy. VGK can refuse such permission if it wants to […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
A sharp rise in global oil prices is reshaping Alberta's financial outlook, with new projections suggesting the province may be headed for a dramatic fiscal reversal. The shift comes after Finance Minister Nate Horner forecast a $9.4‑billion deficit in February, citing rapid population growth and weak energy prices. But a new analysis from the...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Alberta has created a new grant to hire 1,400 teachers in grades K to 9 for the 2026-27 school year. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced the $200-million class size reduction grant at a Wednesday press conference. He said the funding is part of the $355 million allocated to class size and complexity in Budget 2026. […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Edmonton police are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect related to a May carjacking in Edmonton’s High Park neighbourhood. Police received a report at roughly 1:45 p.m. on May 10 that a man with a firearm commandeered a taxi in High Park near 151 Street and 111 Avenue, police said in a […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
It's imperative that we note in this review of Mamma Mia! that Sid Vicious was a huge ABBA fan. Imperative because it's impossible for those under a certain age to understand just how huge the Swedish pop band's reach was in their late '70s heyday, and most importantly how we've never fully escaped it. Even […]
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