CBC - Calgary (15 minutes ago)
The Alberta government plans to use $400 million over the next three years — plus spending already earmarked in its existing budget documents — to pay for more teachers, educational assistants and better access to diagnostic testing, the education minister says.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (8 hours ago)
So what is the Edmonton Oilers identity as we're into the second month of the NHL season, apart from being one of the two fastest teams based on skating speeds along with Saturday's opponent here, the Colorado Avalanche? All good, but so far they've got wheels while their results are pedestrian. The Oilers are losing […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
Should speed limits on divided highways be raised? Vote in our daily poll! Now that teachers are back in class due to the UCP's back-to-work policy, all I'm hearing is how bad the UCP is and what other unions can do to help overthrow the government. Neither of which is helpful to our kids or […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (8 hours ago)
Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash Friday afternoon that disrupted traffic on one of Calgary's busiest roadways. The collision happened around 3:45 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Crowchild Trail at 50 Avenue SW. According to Calgary Police, six vehicles were involved in the crash. While no major injuries were reported, one...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (9 hours ago)
Calgary police are continuing their investigation into a credit card theft that resulted in more than $23,500 in fraudulent purchases and are reiterating their calls for the public's help in identifying two male suspects still at large. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, when a man was captured on residential […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
Kudos to Lunchbox Theatre for its yearly programming of a Remembrance-themed play in November. This year’s offering, Ridge, by former Calgarian Brendan McLeod, is essentially a monologue with songs. In his teens, McLeod became intrigued with the First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge, which history books declare as an example of Canadian...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (9 hours ago)
When you ask Edmonton Oil Kings' centre Max Curran, Colorado's fifth-round draft pick in 2024, if he is going to play for Czechia for the first time in the Christmas U20 World Junior Championship in Minnesota, he offers up a big smile. "Hope to make it,” said the well-spoken Prague-born Curran, who was the first-ever […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (10 hours ago)
With winter fast approaching, Edmontonians should be aware of one chilling fact. Our city leads the world in documented severe frostbite cases. Reported amputations due to frostbite reached an all-time high of 110 cases in 2024 in Edmonton. This is more than five times higher than the average of the number of cases over the […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (11 hours ago)
Have you heard of The Theatre yet? Tucked beneath a residential tower just off 17 Avenue, Calgary's newest black box venue is stepping into its first official season. Simply called 'The Theatre,' the space seats fewer than 80 people and is co-led by Abagail Vanmerlin and Jakob Schaefer, who describe it as "something unique to […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
This in from Tony Brar of Oilers TV, the new lines and d-man pairings for the Edmonton Oilers at their Friday morning skate, with a number of rookies taking on more prominent roles, namely Noah Philp at centre on coach Kris Knoblauch’s top checking line with Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic, and Alec Regula now […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (13 hours ago)
The recent teachers' strike in Alberta drew unprecedented attention to the pressures facing classrooms across the province. For weeks, parents, students and the public engaged in a national conversation about what it means to provide high-quality education amid growing demands, rising class sizes and increasingly complex learning needs. The strike...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (14 hours ago)
For many, cooking is a favourite pastime. But it quickly loses its charm when the kitchen feels too tight for more than one person. Generous space and thoughtful design can be a solution. This is evident in the Barwell by Hopewell Residential. The 1,528-square-foot laned model is now displayed in the southeast Calgary community of […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (16 hours ago)
Our Edmonton Oilers player power rankings are back. Twice a month throughout the schedule, we will be ordering players based on their contributions and value to the club, taking into account recent feats, statistics, failures and some of the more intangibles. Here is our list this week: 1. Connor McDavid (Last week’s rank: 1) He […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (17 hours ago)
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about Nazem Kadri playing his 1000th game in the NHL, what he has meant to the Calgary Flames and if he could get traded before the deadline.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (18 hours ago)
Chill, Premier Smith. Don't take for granted that the two recall petitions currently circulating and the other seven in the application process will fail. But don't panic, either. The bar over which petitioners must jump is dauntingly high. During question period in the legislature on Wednesday, Smith said her government would not make any changes...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (18 hours ago)
Recently, I was cleaning up my email inbox from a busy summer and ran across an article from the National Garden Bureau I had missed. The topic was on growing edible ornamentals. I know we are in November, but what better time to start thinking about and planning for next spring? It really is a […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (19 hours ago)
Bighorn ewes always look a little startled. They might be grazing along and notice you, look up to give you a glance and when they do, you kinda wonder if they're about to bolt. Same sort of thing when they're looking straight at you. Their eyes seem to bulge a bit, their eyelids widen out […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (19 hours ago)
Shameful act MP Chris D’entremont of Halifax crossed the floor in the House of Commons, moving from the official opposition Conservatives over to the Liberal party. He claims his motive is he disagrees with Pierre Polievre’s leadership and policies. I find it curious he chose to make this move right now, just after we finally […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (20 hours ago)
Congratulations to Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP for having the courage to end the senseless strike. Teachers’ demands are unreasonable and they have no right to dictate how the education system should be managed. There are no business organizations or enterprises where the employees tell the management how the business is to be managed....
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (23 hours ago)
Is there an obvious solution to fixing the Edmonton Oilers? Could all be well again with the Oilers if they simply found a way to bring back ex-d-man coach Paul Coffey? It’s not clear why Coffey left the team after two years coaching the d-men. No NHL insider has ever provided an explanation, though there’s […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Puck drop at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is less than three months away, and in anticipation of the international showcase, Hockey Canada unveiled its latest uniforms. The reveal came on Thursday during the first intermission of the Rivalry Series women’s game between Team USA and Canada, with the new threads being described as “a […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
A 21-year-old Calgary man has been charged with sexual assault in Hawaii following allegations involving a girl he reportedly met online. According to police, the suspect had recently travelled from Calgary to the big island in Hawaii, where he met with a minor he had previously connected with through Roblox, a popular online gaming platform. […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (A day ago)
Do you support voter recall? Vote in our daily poll! MP Chris D'entremont of Halifax crossed the floor in the House of Commons, moving from the official opposition Conservatives over to the Liberal party. He claims his motive is he disagrees with Pierre Polievre's leadership and policies. I find it curious he chose to make […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that a wave of recall efforts targeting her United Conservative Party MLAs could destabilize her government. Back in the legislature this week, Smith said she is now considering amending the province's Recall Act, as tensions rise, and while one UCP minister denounces threats made against his wife and...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
The University of Alberta Golden Bears, the best of the best Canadian university hockey teams going back to coach Clare Drake, have never had much trouble recruiting players, but that was before the NCAA came knocking on players' doors — with fistfuls of money in hand. Western Hockey League players who weren't drafted by NHL […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
In a moving tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, Calgary's Field of Crosses hosted a sunrise ceremony Thursday morning, spotlighting remembrance and intergenerational connection. The event honoured Canadian soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands from German occupation during World War II, with a special performance...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in on Edmonton Oilers prospect goalie Samuel Jonsson of the Fort Wayne Koments, news that he posted his third straight shut-out game, sending Oilers fans and analysts sky-high with optimism. Jonsson, who will be 22 in December, signed with the Oilers this past spring after being named the goalie of the year in the […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
FunDrive Wrap Party: The chaotic kitchen from which so many delicious indie bands with the weirdest of flavours are first delivered to our ears, CJSR is community radio at its best and most gonzo, well worth supporting in their current, listener-supported fundraising campaign. Two rooms musically burst with local legends Saturday night — the...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Two men are facing more than 80 charges after a week-long crime spree involving stolen firearms and a high-speed chase across central Alberta last month that needed support from several Alberta RCMP support units. On Oct. 19, Rocky Mountain House RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station in Caroline […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Edmonton Oilers fans will have another chance to get their jerseys and caps signed by the entire roster during the next autograph signing later this month at West Edmonton Mall (WEM). The Edmonton Oilers’ public autograph session will return to the mall on Nov. 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., OEG Sports and Entertainment […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
The union representing Alberta teachers has launched a legal challenge of the provincial government’s back-to-work legislation. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) filed an interlocutory injunction Thursday, asking a judge to immediately pause Bill 2 until a full constitutional challenge is heard. The case is scheduled to be heard Nov. 20...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Cadillac Fairview (CF) has announced the launch of its first residential rental development in Calgary, marking the company's entry into the city's housing market. CF representatives gathered at a development site on Thursday for the groundbreaking of a massive new rental development. The project, located on 61 Avenue SW near the Chinook Centre...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Another civic election, another discouraging outcome for Edmonton's future. Roughly 70 per cent of eligible voters stayed home this year. That staggering level of apathy speaks volumes about how disconnected many Edmontonians feel from their municipal government — and it carries real consequences for the direction of our city. Equally...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
In case you haven't noticed, sandwiches are currently very much on trend. Whether it's some kind of economic indicator or just a yearning for something familiar and wholesome, a simple meal of meat, cheese, or other fillings wedged between two pieces of bread is what people are looking for these days. And when you are […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
The man accused of killing a mother, her four children and a family friend in a mass stabbing in Ottawa in 2024 pleaded guilty Thursday. A trial for Febrio De-Zoysa was to begin later this month. He instead appeared in an Ottawa courtroom Thursday morning, where he pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
Canada is not backing down "in any way” on its 2030 and 2035 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, Ottawa insists, while continuing to focus on its longer-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Speaking to the media on Thursday ahead of the upcoming United Nations climate summit, known as COP30, Canadian government officials spoke...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
It is easy to praise Edmonton. We are a dynamic community of skilled workers, innovative entrepreneurs, caring neighbours and boundless youth. And all of us live in a city renowned for its festivals, North America's largest urban park, and one of the world's greatest hockey teams. We, at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, love this […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
This in from hockey commentator John Shannon of the 100% Hockey podcast, his take that Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has to have a firmer hand with stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and limit their ice time somewhat for the good of the team. In an interview on Oilers Now, host Bob Stauffer asked […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
They made the bed and, as the old saying goes, now they have to lie in it. When the UCP introduced the Recall Act and the Citizen Initiative Act in 2021 — the twin laws that permit Albertans to recall their MLAs between elections and to gather enough signatures to force a provincewide referendum — […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days 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 chief topics from the past week: 1. Why isn’t Connor McDavid putting pucks in the […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
When hip-hop artist Shad was an undergrad studying business at Wilfred Laurier University in the early 2000s, he attended a guest lecture by Rodrigo Bascunan and Christian Pearce. The two were among the co-founders of Toronto-based Pound, which was considered the premier hip-hop magazine in Canada at the time. They were offering a quasi-academic...
ReadCBC - Calgary (2 days ago)
Four years after unveiling plans for a limit on all oil and natural gas industry emissions in Canada, the federal government is, in all likelihood, scrapping the cap. It's the latest move by Prime Minister Mark Carney to put more emphasis on economic growth and less attention on climate action.
ReadCBC - Edmonton (2 days ago)
Two counts of failing to return a life lease entrance fee within 180 days were stayed against Greg Christenson in late October. The move came three days after a judge approved an initial order under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), with the Christenson Group of Companies deemed insolvent.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
When it comes to how Canadian universities are funded, something has to give. It is simply not sustainable for governments to reduce or hold constant their contributions to university operating budgets while tightly controlling how much tuition may be charged to students. For years now, permissible tuition increases have fallen below increases in...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
Early in Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart’s memoir, The Last Hart Beating, the professional wrestler tells a story about her father coming to her kindergarten class for a meet-the-parents day. While Neidhart was born and spent a good part of her life in Calgary, at this point, she and her family were living in Florida. It was […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (2 days ago)
On the heels of the Alberta government's decision to use the Charter's notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work, the provincial labour movement is flirting with a tactic that its leaders say would be "big and bold and unprecedented" — but they're still not quite ready to flip the switch.
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (2 days ago)
PM needs some time Prime Minister Mark Carney has been rubbing shoulders with financially astute global leaders for years. Carney earned a doctorate in economics in 1995 and held a number of roles at the investment bank Goldman and Sachs. He has been the Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. […]
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