CityNews - Calgary (8 minutes ago)
Fans were on their feet Thursday night inside the Saddledome as world-renowned Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh sang and danced for a sold-out crowd of Calgarians. It was a moment Sandeep Kaur had been waiting for, and she's now sharing it with a new generation. "When I was a kid, since that time I was […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (An hour ago)
Officials are still trying to determine a cause after a fire tore through several homes in Cochrane on Thursday, forcing residents to evacuate. The fire broke out in the town’s Heartland community west of of Highway 22, and south of Highway 1A. Multiple homes were badly damaged and many people were displaced during the emergency, […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (An hour ago)
What is the difference between public school education and state school education? Public school education benefits from a bias for the local community, including local decision-making, and responsiveness to the local community. State schools are highly centralized. They favour and promote the values of the central authority and they minimize local...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 hours ago)
A father is facing murder charges after his two young children were found dead in a vehicle just steps from a Calgary police station on Thursday. Calgary police confirm a 37‑year‑old man has been charged with two counts of first‑degree murder after the children’s bodies were found in an SUV parked on 14 Street NW, […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 hours ago)
Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can’t stand the smell of campfire. It reminds them of the treacherous drive a decade ago through a tunnel of flames as, in their rear-view mirrors, they watched the massive wildfire that ripped through thousands of homes. “You’re seeing ash, smoke and flames everywhere,” said...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 hours ago)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will look at making changes to the law depending on what comes out of investigations into a data breach involving three million voters. Smith, in a social media post, says protecting the private information of Albertans is critical and that violators should be held accountable. Alberta election...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 hours ago)
Calgary city councillor Dan McLean says he plans to leave city hall for a seat in the Alberta Legislature. McLean sharing in a statement Friday morning that he intends to seek the UCP nomination for Calgary-Shaw. Current MLA Rebecca Schulz announced last year her plans to step down and leave this month. McLean said in […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 hours ago)
A man is dead following an accident at an industrial site in southeast Calgary on Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to a steel fabricator business near 44 Street and 76 Avenue SE just after 2:30 p.m. for reports of an accident involving a forklift. Investigators say a load of pipes came loose and fatally […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (4 hours ago)
The TNT network’s hockey panel weighed in the demise of the 2025-26 Edmonton Oilers, with former NHLer and Spittin’ Chiclets podcaster Paul Bissonnette unloading on Edmonton management. The panel started off with a fair and balanced taken from Hall-of-Fame NHL goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who noted how beat up the Oilers are just now after many...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (8 hours ago)
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival: Time ever-flying, it's the 30th anniversary of EJFF, 10 days long with six in-person screenings and three online. The fest opens with Dardenne brothers-produced dove-rescuing road-trip comedy Bella at 7 p.m. Tuesday, with recent-events history Soul of a Nation, full of insights from Nobel laureates, Muslim leaders,...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (8 hours ago)
When a government imposes something like Bill 28, it eats away at the principle of intellectual freedom by raising the question of what process will be used to determine which materials have to go behind the counter. Who ultimately gets to decide what is art and what is smut?
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (8 hours ago)
The federal-provincial energy accord has drawn national attention to pipelines, but attracting major investment into the burgeoning AI-focused data centre sector could provide another spark for Alberta’s economy in the coming years. And the new chief executive of Calgary-based power generator TransAlta Corp. sees opportunities ahead for data...
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (8 hours ago)
Silly Hall I read only three of our city councilors have any common sense when it comes to restricting water use, you can call it whatever you like, it’s water restrictions. Fix the infrastructure before spending millions on smart water meters and bylaws and labour and see where we’re at. The waste down there with […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (9 hours ago)
Despite the fanfare that accompanied its signing, a majority polled by Janet Brown Opinion Research for CBC News are not confident the memorandum of understanding between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith will actually result in a new pipeline.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (9 hours ago)
The province has announced that they are piloting changing speed limits on major highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h. In my mind, that means that there will be a clear set of criteria to determine whether the increase is a good idea or not. So what are the criteria? An increase in fatalities or […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (11 hours ago)
The Edmonton Oilers are out of the playoffs in the first round, this after making the Stanley Cup Final two years running. Of course, the hockey world had plenty to say about Edmonton’s loss the Ducks of Anaheim. Here are some of the highlights form mainstream and social media: Oilers captain Connor McDavid Been searching […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (11 hours ago)
Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and stronger pollen seasons, largely thanks to climate change. Here's a primer on the hardest-hit cities, the latest science and what treatments can help you survive another allergen-filled spring and summer.
ReadCityNews - Calgary (14 hours ago)
The Edmonton Oilers will not be returning to the Stanley Cup Final, after they fell in six games to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Playoffs. Edmonton hasn’t lost a playoff series outside of the Stanley Cup final since falling in the second round to Vegas in 2022-23. The Oilers lost to Florida […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (14 hours ago)
Everything that Edmonton Oilers fans feared the most, the stuff that kept them awake at night for seven months, came true Thursday night. Their inconsistency. Their gaps in urgency and intensity. Their team defence. Their goaltending. Their penalty killing. All of it came together for one farewell performance in an ill-fated elimination game...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (15 hours ago)
The 2025-26 season is over for the Edmonton Oilers. They leave it a broken down team, unrecognizable due to injury, but losing in an entirely recognizable manner, with mental errors and defensive break downs on the first four Ducks goals. The Oilers battled back in the third after coach Kris Knoblauch re-united the Draisaitl-Kapanen-Podkolzin line,...
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (19 hours ago)
Are you concerned about separatism? Vote in our daily poll! Albertans should be deeply concerned by the provincial government's recent decision to set aside the work of the independent Electoral Boundaries Commission. When the Commission released its interim report in late 2025, it represented a unanimous consensus — a rare and vital signal that...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (21 hours ago)
A familiar sight has returned to Calgary’s riverbanks as the seasons shift, raising questions and frustrations among nearby residents. Warmer temperatures have coincided with the re‑emergence of encampments along the banks of the Bow River near the Centre Street Bridge. For some Calgarians, the tents and makeshift structures are a sign of...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (22 hours ago)
A small-time drug dealer who sold a gun used to kill two Edmonton police officers is an “easy scapegoat” who Crown prosecutors hope to burn in “effigy” in hopes of vastly expanding criminal liability for gun violence, the man’s lawyer said on the final day of a trial. Court of King’s Bench Justice John Little […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (23 hours ago)
A routine traffic stop on Highway 1, east of Calgary, led to the seizure of a large quantity of suspected gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a controlled substance sometimes referred to as a "date rape drug.” Mounties say the stop was conducted at around 8:15 p.m. on April 22, by the Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit. During the […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (23 hours ago)
How do you like dark fairytales? Wildwoman on stage at Alberta Theatre Projects is billed as the original story inspiration behind Beauty and the Beast, but there will be no dancing cutlery. The story follows the life of Catherine de Medici from the age of 14, as she arrives at the French court as a future queen, […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (23 hours ago)
"Let me know if you ever need anyone to come along with you when you're writing about a restaurant!” It's a line I've heard countless times from friends, acquaintances and total strangers. As the weekly food columnist for the Calgary Herald and a freelance writer for additional publications, I eat out several times a week, […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (23 hours ago)
The provincial government will create an Alberta Music Commission to champion the music sector, boost music tourism and keep local musicians living and working in the province. Modelled after Alberta’s Film Commission, the new music commissioner will focus on supporting music organizations, artists and related businesses, Arts, Culture and Status...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Police are asking for the public's help to locate a missing senior who was last seen leaving his northeast Calgary home. According to Calgary Police, 71-year-old Joginder was last seen in the northeast community of Taradale on Tuesday. After tracing his movements and speaking with witnesses, investigators believe he travelled on foot east of...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Long after she first stepped onto a pitch for CalGlen, Kerrie Scott is still here — building a legacy that stretches far beyond her own playing days. Catch exclusive glimpses into the lives of Calgary's top athletes and sport ambassadors with the 660 NewsRadio Calgary Athlete of the Week. Nominate your star athlete or ambassador […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
In February, the Wall Street Journal reported that staff of OpenAI had debated reporting to law enforcement as far back as June 2025, an automated review regarding the activities of a ChatGPT user. Ultimately, their bosses decided that the matter did not reach the level of "credible and imminent” threat. On Feb. 10, Jesse Van […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
A man is in custody after two children were found dead in the back of a car just steps from a police station in northwest Calgary. Calgary police were called to 14 Street NW just north of John Laurie Blvd around 10 a.m. Thursday, after receiving a tip about a vehicle across the street from […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
A dramatic, brazen daylight jewellery store robbery in Edmonton was caught on video Monday afternoon. Masked robbers burst into Gold Star Jewellers in the Bonnie Doon shopping mall, causing havoc and destruction. "They came in with hammers, just smashing, smashing, screaming to keep down,” said store manager Darlene Schell. "It was so fast. It...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Thousands of dollars worth of off-road vehicles and cash have been recovered following what Calgary police describe as a complex, months-long fraud investigation. Police say the investigation began in January after officers received a tip that stolen identity documents were being used to fraudulently purchase snowmobiles in Calgary, while similar...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in from the NHL analytics site Moneypuck, new odds for all NHL teams winning the Stanley Cup. The Edmonton Oilers have a 29.9 per cent chance of beating the Anaheim Ducks in this series, reports Moneypuck, but just a 12.7 per cent chance of advancing to the Western Conference final, and a 5.2 per […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
The Calgary Stampede is still months away, but one major venue is already setting the stage. The Big Four Roadhouse has released its lineup for Stampede week, announcing a mix of country and rock artists who will take over the venue at Stampede Park when the 2026 Calgary Stampede kicks off July 3. Terri Clark, […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
The Alberta RCMP says it’s investigating the distribution of private information, including names and addresses, of almost three million provincial voters — hours after a judge granted an injunction ordering an Alberta separatist group to remove the database from its website. Mounties say they are working with other law enforcement partners in...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Police are asking the public’s help in identifying suspects who torched a car in a northeast driveway. On April 19 at about 4:40 a.m., a pair of people walked up to a Volkswagen Passat parked in a driveway at a residence in the 6000 block of Saddlehorn Drive N.E., said police. “Security footage shows two […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Before Edmonton’s do-or-die Game 5 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier set out a challenge for the Oilers players: play championship defence. And for the for the first time this playoff season, Edmonton’s players met that challenge in their 4-1 win. Said Messier on the Real Kyper & Bourne show of […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Oil Spills, Postmedia's Rob Wong speaks with Edmonton Journal Oilers writer Gerry Moddejonge about the Oilers Game 5 win over the Anaheim Ducks, how impressed he has been with Vasily Podkolzin in the series and what gives him hope that the Oilers can still win the series.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
The failure of Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney to resolve the outstanding conditions of the 2025 MOU by April 1 deadline was utterly predictable, but nevertheless still depressing. Who seriously expected that Carney would eliminate the two conditions that impose untenable costs on future Alberta hydrocarbon development and its...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Every spring, Canada undertakes one of its largest and most consequential national projects — a $20-billion megaproject — and almost nobody notices. There is no ribbon-cutting. No news conference. No prime ministerial announcement. Yet, in a matter of weeks, tens of thousands of Canadian farmers and ranchers deploy billions of dollars, put...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Q: We live on an acreage alongside what was once known as Long Valley Lake in the town of Bashaw. Part of our acreage includes a small wooded area with a mix of spruce, pine and elm trees. The elm trees are quite healthy and very beautiful. Some of the smaller elm (in girth rather […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
Fixing a mess we made What, a real police station in downtown Calgary? What a novel idea! Wait a minute, did former police chief Rick Hanson not establish just such a deployment station on 11th Avenue, with a full complement of beat officers? Then the following police administrations, with the blessing of our mayor and […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Re. “Lorne Gunter: Useless for Alberta to turn highway speed limit increase into tiny pilot project,” April 28 So Lorne Gunter is now a traffic speed and safety expert. He claims that because Alberta's highways were designed for 140 km/h, speeds of 120 km/h are not unsafe and a pilot project is a waste of […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
The peacock and peahen that were in a pickup truck when it was stolen from Stony Plain, Alta., over the weekend have been found and returned to their owners. Alberta RCMP say while the stolen pickup truck remains outstanding, Pete and Hilda were found safe. BACKGROUND: RCMP looking for peacocks after truck was stolen west […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
The Roundup Music Festival is doubling down on live music this summer, expanding to two full days at Prince's Island Park. The festival runs July 8 and 9 during the Calgary Stampede and organizers are leaning into two distinct vibes, delivering a lineup that spans classic rock icons and modern indie favourites. Day One brings […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
It was Boxing Day in 2024, and nine-year-old Victoria Desjardins was in her family’s car wanting to be home to play with the new Lego she got for Christmas, when Duane Nepoose barrelled through a red light in a stolen minivan. The van plowed into the car at a Calgary intersection, and Victoria died soon […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Should e-scooters have designated parking? Vote in our daily poll! Prime Minister Mark Carney states that "many of our former strengths, based on ties to America, have become our weaknesses … weaknesses that we must correct.” So, instead his plan is to forge a trade relationship with corrupt communist China as well as Europe, which […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has euthanized a female wild boar named Fern, following a period of declining health. In an update shared on its website, the zoo said the euthanasia took place last month and was made as a "compassionate decision” focused on the animal's welfare. Officials said a necropsy revealed several degenerative conditions...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Edmonton police officers were among those honoured at the annual Cpl. Cummings Watch Awards on Wednesday for their efforts to prevent impaired driving fatalities. The awards were hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at the Royal Hotel West near 100 Avenue and 178 Street. They recognize officers from agencies across Alberta who “go above...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
The roller coaster at the gas pumps continued for Calgarians on Thursday. Gasoline prices jumped this week to an average over $1.87 per litre at most stations, a spike of more than 20 cents since Tuesday and 30 cents since the weekend. The sudden surge comes as global oil markets react to ongoing disruptions in […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (2 days ago)
After more than a year of U.S. President Donald Trump calling the country's prime ministers "governor" and referring to Canada as the 51st state, King Charles used humour and history to assert his role as the country's head of state in his remarks during a dinner at the White House late Tuesday.
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