CityNews - Calgary (12 minutes ago)
Eight people from Ottawa, Gatineau and Montreal are facing charges in a high-level cyber fraud that targeted the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program in 2020. RCMP began the investigation in August 2020, following the release of millions of dollars to Canadians from the program intended to support people during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (14 minutes ago)
Kick, Hold or Keep The Cult of Hockey's off-season series on returning and non-returning personnel continues today with a look at a defenceman with a very specific skill set, and how that may transfer over to the Oilers 2026-27 season. Kick, Hold or Keep… Defenceman Spencer Stastney On December 12, 2025, the Edmonton Oilers acquired […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (An hour ago)
The debate around Alberta's electoral boundaries commission is far from over and is certain to animate Alberta's legislature for months to come. In the meantime, CBC News' elections unit and data journalists conducted what's known as a transposition of votes — in essence, an exercise that seeks to estimate how a previous general election would've...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 hours ago)
On the curiously titled song Listening to Music in Cars 2.5 (All the Tired Horses), singer-songwriter Spencer Krug sings about writing a song called Listening to Music in Cars. The song “kind of breaks the fourth wall more than I ever have,” says Krug. In fact, it goes beyond the realm of autobiographical: “It’s very […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
CARNEY IN 'MEDIA PROTECTION PROGRAM' Re: LILLEY: Will Mark Carney follow the same political fate as Britain's Keir Starmer?, Brian Lilley column, online, May 12 It's highly unlikely Mark Carney will follow the same political fate as Britain's Keir Starmer because, unlike Starmer, Carney is safely ensconced in the Media Protection Program by the...
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
It's no wonder why polls find a majority of Albertans feel federal policies over the past several years have hurt their quality of life. All of these policies make Alberta less attractive to top talent and investment, which is crucial to create jobs, increase living standards and improve the lives of Albertans — and again, all Canadians.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (5 hours ago)
Premier Danielle Smith is absolutely right to defend the process of a citizen's petition against an unelected and undemocratic (Eastern Canadian) appointed judge. Ironically, this is part of the problem that the independence movement repeatedly calls out. Seven hundred thousand Albertans signed two separate citizens' petitions that ask essentially...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (7 hours ago)
A livestreaming website founded in Calgary that helped influencers monetize hateful content has announced the website will be shutting down — removing a revenue stream for dozens of neo-Nazis and white supremacists — following a fifth estate investigation.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
At a press conference today, Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon said of the fired VGK coach Bruce Cassidy situation: “Regarding Bruce Cassidy, teams have asked for permission to speak with Bruce. We’ve been consistent that our focus currently is on the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the teams have respected that. I’ve spoken with Bruce, he understands […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (16 hours ago)
A University of Calgary student is drawing from her lived experience with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) to further the medical field's understanding of the neurological disorder through a new study looking at its long-term impacts.
ReadCityNews - Calgary (16 hours ago)
One man is in hospital following an apparent stabbing along the Bow River path in downtown Calgary on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the pathway near the Simmons Building in the East Village around 4:25 p.m. for reports of an assault. Calgary police say officers arrived to find a man suffering from stab […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (16 hours ago)
Will you be affected by the High Level Bridge closure? Vote in our daily poll! The bike lanes on 132 Avenue are an example of our municipal leaders’ incompetence when it comes to spending. It had 40 blocks of service road, very safe for riding bikes. Hard to make it any safer but our city […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (17 hours ago)
Police have identified a man found dead at a northeast Calgary hotel over the weekend and have ruled his death a homicide. Emergency crews were called to the Emerald Hotel and Suites near Sunridge Blvd and 26 Street NE around 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, for reports of someone in medical distress. When officers arrived, they […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (17 hours ago)
This in from the National Hockey League Coaches’ Association, a shot across the bow of Vegas Golden Knights organization, with the association’;s statement on the refusal to date of the VGK organization to permit fired coach Bruce Cassidy to interview with other NHL teams. “The NHLCA has been closely monitoring the situation involving Bruce...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (18 hours ago)
A pro-Canada independence referendum question may head for approval Wednesday. The separatists hate the question and threaten revenge. The proponent, Thomas Lukaszuk, is engaged in his own political brawl with the UCP. On Tuesday, Premier Danielle Smith was considering a televised address to the province, probably on Thursday, to talk about a...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (19 hours ago)
Brava, the Calgary Girls’ youth choir, is about to take flight on a once-in-a-lifetime trip as they tour Spain. The group of 29 students in grades 7-12 will perform concerts in Barcelona and other cities in Valencia from June 28 to July 7. The highlight of the tour will be the choir's participation in the […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (19 hours ago)
The sixth edition of the Calgary Black Film Festival will feature 42 films from around the world screening from May 22 to 26. The films will air at the Globe Cinema, but there will also be panel discussions and workshops at the Calgary Memorial Park Library. Most films will also be available online across Canada. […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (20 hours ago)
Alberta has built much of its political message around fighting red tape, overregulation, and barriers to business. Premier Danielle Smith and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally have repeatedly argued that excessive government interference hurts investment, limits competition, and slows economic growth. More recently, discussions around...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (21 hours ago)
Analysts are encouraged by a "sense of urgency" surrounding a potential new pipeline, but point out the provincial and federal governments still need to agree on the Pathways carbon capture project. There is also opposition to the project from B.C.'s government and some Indigenous groups.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (23 hours ago)
The Vegas Golden Knights fired coach Bruce Cassidy in late March, but VGK management is not inclined to allow Cassidy to pursue job interviews for the head coaching position with Western conference rivals Los Angeles and Edmonton, reports NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Both the Kings and the Oilers have reportedly contacted VGK...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline to the West Coast is conditional on a new carbon capture hub in northern Alberta, but on May 1, Martha Hall Findlay, former Liberal MP, Suncor executive, and the political muscle behind the $20-billion Pathways Plus carbon capture project, pulled a 180 and wrote in the […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
When CBC News surveyed Alberta teachers in January, many of them said what they wanted most was for a journalist to sit with them and see what teaching is actually like. Here's what we saw: a complexity that's often not dramatic, but a constant triaging of needs and, teachers say, an exhausting worry about the students they can't get to.
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
BELIEVING IN DEMOCRACY One wonders if and when Cuba has a democratic government if the Mark Carney government will protest its conception if and when the U.S. has anything to do with this event. After 60 years of one-sided government, Canadians have travelled to Cuba and have helped that economy keep the current government in […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
If there was any doubt the Oilers have turned into a five-alarm comedic circus, the firing of Kris Knoblauch says it all. The real problem is they wont admit to where the real mess is and that is management. They have proven they couldn’t run a skunk hunt in a phone booth. The sad thing […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Alberta Mounties are searching for an armed man wanted for attempted murder after a shootout with another man at the Kapawe’no First Nation near High Prairie Friday. High Prairie RCMP officers responded at 6 p.m. to a report of two men firing shots at each other in a local cul-de-sac, police said in a Sunday […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
This in from TSN’s Ryan Rishaug of the Got Yer Back podcast, an update on the Oilers’ coaching situation: “Hearing a formal interview with Berube is expected after some initial conversation between he and Bowman. Permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy had still not been granted as of Sunday night.” My take Oilers hockey bosses […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
We need to put a pause on the separation referendum for two to three years. We are under attack from foreign actors who are providing covert money, disinformation campaigns, and direct and indirect inference in a matter that is solely Albertan and Canadian. On top of it all, we have now had a massive data […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Oilers misplay The Oilers handling of (now-former head coach) Kris Knoblauch has been an absolute embarrassment to the organization. Speaking to Bruce Cassidy before letting the coach go is a minor league move that would not be done by any classy organization because they know some nosy reporter would leak that information as soon as […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Every signing in an NHL organization is significant, especially in the salary cap era of the NHL, where bad contracts haunt a team. Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has made a number of iffy such signings, such as the two-year deal for Andrew Mangiapane, the seven-year deal for Trent Frederic and the trade for goalie […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Ten years ago, iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip recaptured the attention of a nation, first with the devastating news that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, and secondly, despite the diagnosis the band went out on the road for what would become their final tour. Their […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (3 days ago)
Matthew Wildcat, director of Indigenous governance at the University of Alberta, spoke with CBC's Edmonton AM on Friday. He explained how Indigenous treaty rights and the duty to consult First Nations could impact a potential Alberta separation referendum.
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Neighbourly note Dear Alberta: Please know not all of us Ontarians are Liberal lovers. We don't like the way the west has been treated over the years and particularly detest it now. The day after every federal election is a terrible day for me because I know when I get out of bed, many of […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (3 days ago)
I do not know the exact etiquette for this kind of milestone. I will never find the answer in a polite society handbook. But a question lingers over the river valley this week. What do you get a steam train for its 107th birthday? Golfers often mutter about the rare triumph of shooting their age. […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Should the UCP appeal the ruling to quash a separatist petition? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! ASK THE QUESTION Smith and the UCP need to postpone their fall referendum, perhaps permanently, as there is only one question that needs answering now. With no ambiguity just ask … Are you in favour of Alberta separating […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
Calgary Wild FC delivered one of its most spirited performances of the young Northern Super League season on a frigid afternoon in Calgary, battling to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Montreal Roses FC at McMahon Stadium on Saturday. A two-goal breakout performance from hometown hero Mya Jones, along with a sensational debut from goalkeeper Katelin...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Who will coach the Edmonton Oilers in 2026-27? Will it be the big name on just about everyone's lips? Or will that horse even be allowed to run, instead allowing a dark horse to come up the middle and win the stakes instead? That and more in this edition of… 9 Things 9. It is […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (4 days ago)
While several issues facing public education jostled for attention at the annual general meeting of the Alberta Teachers’ Association on Saturday, its president, Jason Schilling, mused about what it felt like to be an educator in the province. “My classroom, early morning light shining through the windows, stretching across the floor, standing...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (4 days ago)
A patient died in Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital emergency room last week after waiting several hours to be seen by a physician, according to emergency room doctors in Alberta, while Alberta Health Services says the incident is under investigation. Doctors say the death is tragically similar to a case at the Grey Nuns Hospital late […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (4 days ago)
Calgary’s home-grown, all-ages Japanese pop culture and anime festival returned to the Telus Convention Centre this weekend, expected to draw crowds of more than 25,000. Otafest, which is in its 28th year, features anime screenings, cosplay contests, exhibitors, concerts and special guests including voice actors, VTubers, cosplayers and...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (4 days ago)
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the federal government is rewarding Alberta for “bad behaviour” by agreeing to push for a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an “implementation agreement” to advance a West Coast pipeline to Ottawa’s major projects office...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (4 days ago)
You might have heard his name before? Samuel Jonsson. He’s an athletic and gigantic Edmonton Oilers goalie prospect who crushed it for a long stretch of games earlier this year for the Fort Wayne Comets of the ECHL and is doing so again in the ECHL playoffs. In five games, Jonsson has five wins and […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (4 days ago)
José Berríos will be sidelined for at least a couple of months and potentially for more than a year after making the decision to undergo elbow surgery. Not only does Berríos have a stress fracture in his elbow, he has some loose bodies in the area, and there may be "some ligament stuff going on,” according […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (4 days ago)
O.K., I guess I will be the one to say it. Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers are being unfairly painted as the bad guys in this whole Kris Knoblauch affair. The story as it has been woven by sometimes breathless commentators certainly has the benefit of some facts. But often, based on what I […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (4 days ago)
As per usual, Death Valley — my favourite mountain biking trail in the Medicine Hat area — didn't disappoint. Sure, with the temperature approaching 30 degrees, she was a little toasty on the trail. But dipsy-doodling among the boulders, rolling over the rock slabs, and flying down the fantastic flow sections was, as always, a […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (4 days ago)
Function wines — the very thought of them conjures up images of mass-produced plonk that, at best, won't offend anyone (except wine nerds like me, naturally). If there's one advantage to inviting me to your wedding, it’s that the odds of the wine being passable go up exponentially. After all, you don't want to have […]
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