CityNews - Calgary (26 minutes ago)
The weather is cooperating, so the city has announced that the annual Street Sweeping program has kicked off on Monday. Residents living in the first scheduled communities should already see signs in their neighbourhood indicating their sweeping date. The communities scheduled for Monday include Carrington, Redstone, Varsity, New Brighton, and...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (29 minutes ago)
The Artemis II mission was humanity holding high a torch above the muck that our world seems to be engulfed in. We have shown such great promise ever since Lucy strolled across the plains of Africa in prehistoric times. Yet, we continue to be held back by persistent political, religious, cultural and ethnic tribalism. The […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (29 minutes ago)
Calgary Opera's final offering of the main season is a fun-filled, exuberantly joyous production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville. With a cast of singers largely new to the city and a setting in a never-never-land of silly walks, this is not a production that takes itself seriously. Rather, the stereotyped figures are accepted […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (An hour ago)
The 2025-26 season is over. The lockers have been cleared out. The Flames failed to meet their pre-season goal of making the playoffs, but they managed to achieve something perhaps even more important: Determining a clear direction moving forward. Last summer, there was a sense of trying to balance short-term competitiveness with long-term team...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (6 hours ago)
Two Alberta teens and a Calgary-based online safety advocate are welcoming the news that Ottawa is considering age restrictions for social media and artificial intelligence chatbots, but say the government needs to act faster to pass online safety legislation.
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
Thanks, but… Carney's speech writer(s) were in overdrive with his invocation to the enthusiastic masses gathered at the Liberal convention. Vibrant with imagery: 'The path we've chosen is hard. There will be headwinds, black ice and steep climbs along the way.' Wow. Almost as stirring as Winston Churchill's WWII 'never give up' address to...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (9 hours ago)
A B.C. couple says they returned a rental car without issue — then months later were told they owed almost $10K for diesel damage. Receipts, vehicle design and expert opinion contradict the claim, which Enterprise dropped after legal pressure and Go Public inquiries.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (11 hours ago)
There’s not yet joy in Ducksville, but there’s no shortage of optimism that the Anaheim Ducks can beat the Edmonton Oilers, and that they can do so with a combination of high-octane offensive hockey and brilliant goaltending. In the one Anaheim-centric online poll I could find (conducted by DucksNPucks, one of a few strong podcasts […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
There’s not yet joy in Ducksville, but there’s no shortage of optimism that the Anaheim Ducks can beat the Edmonton Oilers, and that they can do so with a combination of high-octane offensive hockey and brilliant goaltending. In the one Anaheim-centric online poll I could find (conducted by DucksNPucks, one of a few strong podcasts […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (22 hours ago)
“The past is an intoxicating place. It’s like a highlight reel of existence.” So said Montreal’s Sam Roberts four songs into his retrospective set at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium highlighting the 20th anniversary of Chemical City, a expansive concept album that cemented the eponymous Sam Roberts Band as standard-bearers for Canadian rock...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in from Bob Stauffer, host of Oilers Now, news that centre Jason Dickinson is back on the ice and practising on the fourth line for Edmonton Oilers. Savoie-McDavid-Hyman Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Kapanen RNH-Dickinson-Roslovic Dach-Henrique-Frederic Lazar-Samanski Ekholm-Bouchard Nurse-Murphy Walman-Emberson Stastney Ingram Jarry Pickard TSN’s...
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
Missed opportunity One thing the U.S. war with Iran has highlighted is the power that having large reserves of oil & gas provides. Beyond the basic financial/social benefits, having reserves gives a country the power to start, prevent and even stop wars. Countries wish they had a portion of the oil & gas Alberta has. […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
Earlier this month, as Liberals gathered in Montreal for their policy convention, much of the news that came out of the convention focused on floor-crossings and impending byelections that would soon deliver Prime Minister Mark Carney his coveted majority. But Liberals decided to both consider and support a number of important policies that, if...
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (A day ago)
Have you tried Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! SEPARATION ANXIETY My wife and I moved to Alberta and Canada from the US in 1970. We are so grateful for the opportunity to build a great life and raise our family in Alberta and Canada. We are proud to be citizens of […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (A day ago)
Could you share five minutes? Not the time spent on a phone or hurrying out the door. It's about making a conscious choice to give your time to someone else. Volunteering is one of the most valuable contributions you can make. This is National Volunteer Week in Canada, an annual chance to recognize the importance […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth on April 21, 1926, offers what might be considered typical royal recognitions for such milestones. But the moment also offers an opportunity to assess the legacy of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Do they have what it takes? The Edmonton Oilers have come up just short in their last two drives to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. Will the third time be a charm? Or heartbreak? And what are the difference making factors that will help shape their destiny? That and more in this edition of… 9 Things […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
This in, news that the Edmonton Oilers organization have signed two young power forward prospects, David Lewandkowski, 19, and Simon Tassy, 25, to amateur try-out contracts in Bakersfield of the American Hockey League, this after Oilers GM Stan Bowman seemingly committed grand larceny bringing in young power forward Colton Dach, 23, from his old...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
Pet enthusiasts of all kinds can find something to do in Calgary this weekend, with both the Reptile Expo and Calgary Cat Show taking place Saturday and Sunday. The Western Canadian Reptile Expo returned this year at the Acadia Recreation Centre, running April 18-19 and offering interactive experiences with exotic animals, as well as knowledgeable...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers get their opening-round playoff series underway Monday against the L.A. Ki- Sorry. Strike that. Force of habit. For the first time in five years, the Oilers won’t be facing the Kings in the opening round, but instead the team based a half-hour’s drive east of downtown Los Angeles, where the Anaheim Ducks […]
ReadCBC - Calgary (2 days ago)
The routine relocation of two moose this week came with a twist, when it was discovered the adult moose had been removed from the same northwest Calgary neighbourhood last year, only to find her way back to the same community and once again establish herself there with a calf.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Thirteen years, 825 games and none in the playoffs. Wait … doesn't it say on hockeydb.com that there were nine post-season games for Connor Murphy back in 2020, when he was on the Chicago Blackhawks’ blueline playing at Rogers Place against the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights? "I don't count no fans as playoffs,” […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The strong consensus of the hockey world is that the Edmonton Oilers will beat the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the NHL playoffs. I can’t say I like this level of confidence in the Oilers, in large part because the Oilers have demonstrated they play their best, smart, most controlled hockey only when […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
Alberta has always prided itself on doing things differently. Unfortunately, when it comes to support for people living with disabilities, the new approach isn't just different — it's regressive. In June 2025, the federal government introduced the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), offering $200 per month to Canadians with disabilities. It's not a...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
While Alberta urgently needs a thorough debate about its relationship with Canada, federalists and separatists alike are missing the key point — the inadequate Constitution, which enables unfavourable federal policies. The unequal position of Western regions has disfigured Canada for 150 years. The 1982 Constitution failed to resolve inequality....
ReadCBC - Calgary (2 days ago)
It's taken longer than expected for Medicine Hat to welcome Special Olympians from across the country, but organizers are promising that it will be worth the wait. The southern Alberta city began preparing to host the 2022 games seven years ago, but the event was called off because of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Games are finally...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
At last weekend's Liberal Party national convention in Montreal, Partrick Pichette, a Canadian who worked for several years as chief financial officer of Google in Silicon Valley, suggested that a good way to keep talented people in the country so they benefit Canada is to charge them a tax of up to $500,000 for the […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (2 days ago)
Leave Pierre alone I see the mainstream media already have their hunting knives out, ready to carve up Pierre Poilievre after the three byelection wins for the little twerp and his Liberal minions. The only reason he has his majority is his slimy and underhanded way of getting four weak and greedy people to change […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
It is deeply troubling to see Alberta move toward altering electoral boundaries while disregarding the recommendations of its own independent commission. These commissions exist to ensure districts are drawn fairly, transparently, and without political interference. When a government overrides this process simply because it dislikes the outcome, it...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
A Calgary family woke up to a mangled garage and two damaged vehicles after an SUV crashed into their home and then fled the scene late Wednesday night. Security footage from the house in the northwest community of Evanston shows an SUV appear to slide while attempting to turn a corner before skidding straight into […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days 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 […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Should the city make it easier to have patios? Vote in our daily poll! Let’s get it straight right off the bat. Infill is not under attack despite what some in the industry may say. What is under attack is our communities. Infill builders are finally being held to account is what 's happening and […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
We may make jokes comparing Calgary's winter weather to the southern pole, but it's a misconception that penguins live in the most frigid conditions on earth. Not to say it's balmy either though. National Geographic Live is presenting researcher Dr. Heather Lynch at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on April 19 and 20. "Most of […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
The Calgary Flames will enter next season with the same goal as always: Make the playoffs. That hasn't changed. It won't change this summer, no matter what happens. But what happens over the next couple of months could change the perception of their post-season hopes. Most people will predict that they fall well short of […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Newly released responses to the Alberta Next survey show widespread anger and skepticism toward the province's consultation process, with many respondents saying the questions were one-sided and didn't allow them to express opposition to the ideas presented. The surveys opened on June 24 of last year as part of a wider consultation that included...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
Police are asking for help identifying a man believed to have stolen thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a northeast Calgary community centre. Calgary police say the investigation began after a man went to the Genesis Centre on Falconridge Blvd NE around 1 p.m. on March 15. It is alleged the man accessed the […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Let's cut to the chase. Leon Draisaitl, out for a month with a suspected knee ligament tear, is playing Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. He's gone from a possible to a probable, knowing his drive. After several days wearing a grey fifth-line jersey in team skates, Draisaitl was tramping up and down the ice […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
This in from Tony Brar of Edmonton Oilers TV, Edmonton’s lines at practice as the Oilers get ready for the first game of their 2026 playoffs on Monday against the Ducks of Anaheim. Coach Kris Knoblauch put the lines into the blender with the return of Leon Draisaitl to the practice lines. Savoie - McDavid […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
A stabbing in a mall parking lot north of Calgary earlier this week led to a Canada-wide search for a suspect who was eventually arrested in B.C. Airdrie RCMP say they were called to CrossIron Mills around 6:15 p.m. on Monday after getting reports of a stabbing in the parking lot. Officers arrived to find […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Charges have been stayed against Edmonton spiritual leader John de Ruiter and his wife, who were both accused of sexually assaulting some followers, after prosecutors were unable to move forward with the case. De Ruiter and his wife, Leigh Ann, were each facing six sexual assault charges from six people who had been among his […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
Before this year's trade deadline, I offered a polarizing opinion on trading Evan Bouchard. It wasn't, in fact, about Bouchard per se. It was about the Oilers’ penchant of sacrificing defence for offence. It was also about the tendency to wear rose-coloured glasses when evaluating prized, point-scoring defencemen. As the Stanley Cup playoffs...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
The imbalance in how Alberta funds its public libraries would be troubling on its own. In Edmonton, the city contributes nearly 9.7 times more than the provincial government. The story is similar in Calgary where the city's share outpaces provincial funding by a factor of 8.5. Municipalities in the province overwhelmingly contribute the vast...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
Millions of Canadians will receive a one‑time payment on June 5 as the federal government rolls out a temporary top‑up to help offset rising grocery and household costs. The payment is part of the transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which will officially replace the GST/HST credit starting in July. The announcement...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that they gave recalled goalie Calvin Pickard, 34, from Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis. Said Mark Spector of Sportsnet: “Can confirm that there are no injuries to either Ingram or Jarry. NHL wants teams to have an ‘NHL GOALIE’ as their No. 3 […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
Albertans are once again being told — this time by the president of the Coal Association of Canada — that coal companies have our best interests, our mountains and our water at heart. We're asked to trust that "new technology” will fix old problems, and that the minimal regulations these same companies have lobbied for […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 days ago)
TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets shot higher in early trading and the price of oil plunged more than 10 per cent after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. The June crude oil contract was down US$10.33 at US$80.84 per barrel. The S&P/TSX composite […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
During rehearsals of Calgary Opera’s The Barber of Seville, Adam Lau managed to get a laugh from the cast and crew with an unscripted bit of comedy. The Chinese-American bass, who is performing the role of scheming music teacher Don Basilio, offered an April Fool’s joke by pretending to bang his face on a door […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
Twenty minutes into my early-morning descent into the Milk River Canyon, the thick covering of clouds that smothered the sun started to separate. Shots of white light hit the sun-scorched hills and, suddenly, the lunar landscape was alive. I kept heading down, through a maze of red-orange concretions, hoodoos, and water-carved slots. High above,...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
It just dawned on me that over the many years I have been writing about wine, I've never written a column specifically about one of the world's most beloved grapes — sauvignon blanc. New Zealand producers like Kim Crawford (who alone sells 1.6 million cases annually) and Oyster Bay literally sell boatloads of the wine […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (3 days ago)
In a recent op-ed on a conservative website, Red Deer MLA Jason Stephan argued that a referendum on Alberta independence is a reasonable and democratic step forward. That argument is now being tested in real time. Separatist organizers say they have gathered enough signatures to trigger a vote, turning the idea into something with real […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 days ago)
The Downtown Revitalization Coalition (DRC) seems to have found the secret to actually making our city centre more vibrant. It's a secret that continues to elude city council, administration and planners. While council is debating its next four-year budget, the coalition has released a plan in which the focus of Downtown revitalization efforts...
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (3 days ago)
Encouraging separatists The Alberta I grew up in is inextricably and proudly Canadian and can stand up to the overt threats posed by the Trump administration. The Separatists' Republic of Alberta is a house of cards built on empty rage and misconceptions. Frighteningly, Premier Smith seems to be encouraging the Separatists by allowing their...
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