CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

The 2024 budget is being billed as a measure to restore a "generational fairness" after decades of older Canadians getting richer and younger ones getting poorer, mostly because of housing. Economists say the problems have been a long time in the making and it will take more than one budget to restore fairness.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

The premier wants to do... something about what she argues is a lack of conservatism in post-secondary thought. It might include creating Alberta's own research programs, something the UCP has done before.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday his party still hasn't decided whether it will vote in favour of the federal budget introduced last week.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

Some residents of Cold Lake-area First Nations were told they need to evacuate the area immediately as flames approach, while people living in a hamlet near Fort McMurray have had the evacuation alert for their community cancelled.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

Investigators with Alberta Health Services served closure orders on four halal grocery stores and a halal warehouse and distribution centre in Calgary on Friday. The outlets are accused of purchasing and reselling uninspected meat to the public, which is against the law in Alberta.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19's impact on hospitals now lead a review of pandemic-era health data.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

Two years after border officials discovered live turtles, turtle eggs and turtle husbandry items in packages marked as "children's building blocks,” a Calgary man has been fined $35,000 after admitting to offences under little-known federal legislation. 

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

The list of Calgary halal meat outlets forced to close due to public health orders grew to seven on Monday, as the RCMP announced an investigation into unlawful livestock dealing and illegal slaughter operations in Southern Alberta.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

The Alberta government is introducing changes to utility fees charged by municipalities with the aim of reducing electricity bills in Calgary.

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CBC - Calgary (6 minutes ago)

The provincial government has assembled a panel of MLAs to study the possibility of allowing alcohol sales in grocery stores, following Ontario's move to allow beer, wine and coolers in supermarkets and corner stores starting in 2026.

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CBC - Edmonton (7 minutes ago)

To combat Canada's growing reusable bag problem, Walmart just launched a recycling pilot program. Sobeys and Loblaw-owned chains are now delivering groceries in paper bags. But some environmental experts argue these solutions don't quite cut it.

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CBC - Edmonton (7 minutes ago)

The Edmonton Oilers downed the visiting Los Angeles Kings by a score of 7-4 Monday night to take Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.

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CBC - Edmonton (7 minutes ago)

Kia Nurse will lead the Los Angeles Sparks against the Seattle Storm at Edmonton's Rogers Place in a WNBA exhibition game on May 4.

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Global News - Calgary (16 minutes ago)

With dozens of wildfires already burning across Alberta, Banff's Fire Department is educating its residents and visitors on how the town is prepared to respond to emergencies.

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Global News - Calgary (16 minutes ago)

Several Medicentres and family clinics have closed or are about to in Edmonton and Calgary because doctors aren't able to afford the rent.

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Global News - Calgary (16 minutes ago)

Advocates are hoping the Alberta government will provide funding for fertility treatments in the province, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

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CTV - Edmonton (18 minutes ago)

People living near a wildfire burning about 15 kilometres southwest of Peace River are being told to evacuate their homes.

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CTV - Edmonton (18 minutes ago)

Alberta's alcohol industry is pushing back against a provincial government consideration to allow liquor sales in grocery and convenience stores.

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CBC - Edmonton (An hour ago)

Most Albertans subject to wildfire evacuations in 2023 followed them and left their properties behind. But officials reported encountering those who refused to leave.

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Calgary Herald - Local (An hour ago)

Calgary club ousts Vancouver FC in first round of Canadian Championship

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Edmonton Journal - Local (2 hours ago)

There’s a saying about NHL teams that go on to win the Stanley Cup: they can win whatever kind of game you throw at them. They can out-skate a skating team. They can out-check a checking team.  They can out-tactic a tactical team. The best teams are rock, paper and scissors all at the same […]

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CTV - Edmonton (3 hours ago)

Kia Nurse and the Los Angeles Sparks will face the Seattle Storm in a Women's National Basketball Association exhibition game at Edmonton's Rogers Place on May 4.

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CityNews - Calgary (4 hours ago)

A suspicious death at a home in northeast Calgary over the weekend has been deemed a homicide and police have identified the victim as a 25-year-old woman. Officers say they were called to a home in the Redstone neighbourhood around 9:20 a.m. Sunday. Police say a woman found at the home was pronounced dead after […]The post 25-year-old woman...

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CTV - Calgary (4 hours ago)

It'll be another warm day for us on Wednesday.

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CTV - Calgary (4 hours ago)

A vehicle collision at Macleod Trail and Stoney Trail in Calgary's southeast has sent one person to hospital with serious injuries.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (4 hours ago)

A marathon meeting over proposed blanket rezoning in Calgary continued Tuesday in front of a noticeably smaller crowd at city hall.

#canada #alberta

CBC - Calgary (4 hours ago)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19's impact on hospitals now lead a review of pandemic-era health data.

#canada #alberta

Calgary Herald - Local (5 hours ago)

Caleb Matthews was back at it at the 2024 Telus Cup. The Calgary Under-18 AAA Buffaloes star forward produced three assists in helping the Alberta kings to a 4-1 win Tuesday over the Atlantic-champion Kensington Wild from Prince Edward Island. "Matthews has been really good,” said Buffaloes head coach Brent Harrison of his top scorer, […]

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CTV - Calgary (5 hours ago)

In the northwest Calgary community of Bowness, single-family homes are making way for multi-family apartments and row houses.

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CityNews - Calgary (5 hours ago)

An RCMP investigation into the sale of uninspected meat has lead to a public alert from Alberta Health Services (AHS) and forced the closure of several Calgary stores. AHS says there are now eight businesses in the city that have been ordered to close, and are urging anyone who bought meat from any of the […]The post AHS, RCMP investigating 8...

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Global News - Edmonton (6 hours ago)

Caribou conservation is considered one of the toughest wildlife management problems on the continent.

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Global News - Calgary (6 hours ago)

The City of Calgary said closing access to Bridlecrest Boulevard from 162nd Avenue would be difficult, partly because of where the homes are situated.

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CityNews - Calgary (6 hours ago)

The fire that destroyed a historic Edmonton aircraft hangar built during World War II is being investigated as suspicious, police tell CityNews. The Edmonton Police Service could not provide more details Tuesday afternoon as it is “early in the investigation,” a spokesperson said. By 6 a.m., two fire crews were working to put out the […]The...

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CityNews - Calgary (6 hours ago)

RCMP say five children and two adults have been treated in hospital for various injuries after a school bus was struck by a truck northwest of Edmonton. The crash happened on Highway 43 near Valleyview. Police say the bus had stopped and was crossing the highway when it was hit by the truck. The bus […]The post Alberta school bus driver ticketed...

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CityNews - Calgary (6 hours ago)

Calgary’s mayor is sounding a bit perplexed about the Alberta government’s recent announcement on reducing local access fees. The UCP government announced Monday that the fees, which are charged to power companies instead of property taxes, will no longer be allowed to be tied to variable electricity rates. Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf...

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Calgary Herald - Local (6 hours ago)

Chad Martin is being remembered as a loving mentor, friend and neighbour whom anyone could count on

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Calgary Herald - Local (6 hours ago)

Tyler Dixon and Samantha Ur were among only four Canadians chosen

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Calgary Herald - Local (6 hours ago)

It is the second third-party COVID analysis ordered up by Danielle Smith's government

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CTV - Edmonton (6 hours ago)

The third annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention, which is underway in Edmonton and runs through Thursday, is expected to draw more than 8,000 people, including international dignitaries, leading experts and companies.

#canada #alberta

CBC - Edmonton (6 hours ago)

Some residents of Municipal District of Peace #135 have been told to evacuate due to a wildfire burning southeast of the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231.

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CBC - Edmonton (7 hours ago)

Some residents of Municipal District of Peace #135 have been told to evacuate due to a wildfire burning southeast of the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231.

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CityNews - Calgary (7 hours ago)

As the province looks for input on whether or not Albertans think cellphones should be allowed in the classroom, one expert says it’s time for kids to “put the phones away.” The Alberta government launched a survey last week asking residents if they think they should be allowed. The questions cover a range of topics, […]The post ‘Put the...

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Global News - Calgary (7 hours ago)

The study found the heat dome in June and July 2021 was 34 per cent larger and lasted 59 per cent longer than a similar event would have without climate change.

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CTV - Edmonton (7 hours ago)

It's only the beginning of a potential two-month grind of playoff hockey, after all. One win down, 15 to go for Edmonton's — and every other NHL Game 1 winner's — goal of a Stanley Cup championship.

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CTV - Edmonton (7 hours ago)

The Oilers announced a sellout crowd for their 7-4 win over Los Angeles on Monday that opened a first-round playoff series with the Kings. Unoccupied seats, however, were noticeable throughout the arena.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (7 hours ago)

It wasn't the ending Hunter Brzustewicz was hoping for.

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CTV - Calgary (7 hours ago)

New parking rules at Mount Royal University (MRU) have some students fired up. Over the past five years, the parking prices at the school have skyrocketed according to some students, and now new rules aim to crack down on parking infringements.

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Calgary Herald - Local (7 hours ago)

The AHS alert says customers of the cited businesses should watch for symptoms of gastro-intestinal bacterial infection

#canada #alberta

Calgary Herald - Local (7 hours ago)

Calgary initially targeted 2027 to implement the changes to local access fees. Alberta's utilities regulator said similar applications are often handled in three months

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Calgary Herald - Local (7 hours ago)

The victim has been identified as Manpreet Kaur, 25, of Calgary

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Calgary Herald - Local (7 hours ago)

The Crown lawyer said the accused was arrested 'a short distance away and a short time away'

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Edmonton Journal - Local (7 hours ago)

Smith says Dr. Gary Davidson was selected to lead the data review because she wants to hear a range of viewpoints, including from those "shouted down in the public sphere"

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CityNews - Calgary (8 hours ago)

A retired Calgary lawyer wants a judge to weigh in on council’s decision not to hold a plebiscite on citywide rezoning. Robert Lehodey is one of two residents that have filed for a judicial review Speaking on Now You Know with Rob Snow on Tuesday afternoon, Lehodey says the current ongoing public hearing is not […]The post Calgary lawyer wants...

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CityNews - Calgary (8 hours ago)

CrimeStoppers is offering a hefty reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of manslaughter and attempted murder in Calgary almost two years ago.The post Calgary man wanted in 2022 crash, shooting among Canada’s most wanted appeared first on CityNews Calgary.

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CBC - Calgary (8 hours ago)

The victim has been identified as Manpreet Kaur, 25, of Calgary, after an autopsy was completed on Tuesday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, according to a news release.

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Global News - Calgary (8 hours ago)

A victim of a homicide that occurred in northeast Calgary on Sunday has been identified. 

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Global News - Calgary (8 hours ago)

One adult is in life-threatening condition after a crash in southeast Calgary on Tuesday afternoon.

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Global News - Edmonton (8 hours ago)

City councillors are discussing amendments to the operating budget that would translate to a 8.7 per cent property tax increase for Edmonton homeowners.

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Edmonton Journal - Local (8 hours ago)

Sohi took aim at the provincial government, saying a reduction in funding over the years is also to blame for taxes increasing

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Calgary Herald - Local (8 hours ago)

'Hydrogen has the potential to transform global energy markets and to create trillions of dollars of economic activity,' Alberta Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish said in a statement

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CTV - Edmonton (8 hours ago)

The province says fire departments have completed six times as many FireSmart assessments this year compared to the same time last year.

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CTV - Calgary (8 hours ago)

Wildfires in Alberta and B.C. appear to be getting off to an early start this year. Both province's wildfire services are doing what they can to prepare for what's expected to be a tough summer.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (8 hours ago)

Calgary police say a woman who died in the community of Redstone over the weekend is the city's seventh homicide of 2024.

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CBC - Edmonton (9 hours ago)

A Saskatchewan teen who suffered severe carbon monoxide poisoning while working at his part-time job at a local grocery store may suffer long-term health problems, but the employer faced no serious consequences. A workplace safety expert says many provinces lack the authority to financially penalize employers that risk worker safety.

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CBC - Edmonton (9 hours ago)

An Edmonton police officer who shot a man with a stun gun during an arrest was found not guilty of assault with a weapon Tuesday.

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Calgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)

"Once people have heard their perspective — whether that's for or against — repeated multiple times, I think people realize, 'you know what? My perspective is being honoured here.'"

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Edmonton Journal - Local (9 hours ago)

 "You have to stay even-keel...it's easy after a game like that to get a little low. Have to let that one pretty quickly or it can snowball,” said Talbot

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Global News - Calgary (9 hours ago)

The proposed bylaw is one of around 80 recommendations in the City of Calgary's housing strategy, which will change the base residential zoning district.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Edmonton (9 hours ago)

A large fire consumed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era airplane hangar that was part of the former municipal airport, between the NAIT campus and Blatchford.

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CTV - Calgary (10 hours ago)

An assault over property at a Lethbridge encampment ended with a man in hospital suffering from a serious head injury.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (10 hours ago)

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the French Immersion Program.

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CTV - Calgary (10 hours ago)

Calgary's police chief is encouraging sex trade workers to report abuse, assaults and any other issues they encounter to the recently created Bad Date Line.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (10 hours ago)

Evanescence will play Rogers Place this fall, with tickets for the Sunday, Oct. 20, date on sale to the general public this Friday at 10 a.m.

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CTV - Edmonton (10 hours ago)

Five children and two adults were hospitalized after a school bus crash in northern Alberta on Monday.

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CTV - Edmonton (10 hours ago)

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed a fire that destroyed a historic hangar in central Edmonton is considered suspicious.

#canada #alberta

CBC - Edmonton (10 hours ago)

Edmonton's Hangar 11 property redevelopment project is facing an uncertain future after a historic building on the city's old airfield was destroyed by fire.

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Edmonton Journal - Local (10 hours ago)

Live Nation Canada is bringing two of the world’s most popular bands to Edmonton as part of their cross-Canada tours. Juno award-winning group Arkells will journey to Edmonton Nov. 1 as part of their Big Feelings tour crossing Canada this fall. They’ll be joined by special guests Poolside. "Our band has always been about the […]

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Edmonton Journal - Local (10 hours ago)

Police in St. Albert are looking for a man wanted in connection to the theft of a pride flag from a home in St. Albert. On April 12, an unknown man approached a house in the Lacombe neighbourhood and rang their doorbell, police said in a Tuesday news release. When no one answered, the man […]

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (10 hours ago)

It was only the beginning of what the Edmonton Oilers hope becomes a long drive through the NHL playoffs when they won Game 1 of their Western Conference opening round, 7-4, against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Monday. But it was also the end of a long road for Oilers forward Adam Henrique. The […]

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Calgary Herald - Local (10 hours ago)

'Amazing year from Naz,' said Flames GM Craig Conroy. 'The one thing is whoever we put with him, they played better'

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Global News - Edmonton (10 hours ago)

Fort Edmonton Park opened its doors on May 17, 1974 and welcomed 91,669 visitors in its first year. The park opens for the 2024 season on May 18.

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Global News - Calgary (11 hours ago)

Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Calgary (11 hours ago)

9-1-1 received reports of downed power lines at Memorial Drive and 36th Street because of a semi-truck at around 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Edmonton (11 hours ago)

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the presumed drowning on April 9.

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (11 hours ago)

"It's been seven years for us now, so it's a good way to start, but there is tons of work left to do, we know that. They don't make anything easy for us on the other side"

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (11 hours ago)

In Edmonton, 23-year-old Joseph Chlala is ranked as number seven on the national list, with 29-year-old Saed Osman, number four on the list last year, now ranked as the eighth most wanted in the country

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (11 hours ago)

Edmonton's city council has approved plans for two new supportive housing developments on city-owned land.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (11 hours ago)

Fresh research suggests western Canada's once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing.

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)

Quick quiz: what's your favourite dinosaur? You said Stegosaurus, right? Right!? There's actually no right answer when you don't have to pick just one: From cute baby dinosaurs like Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops to the towering Spinosaurus and 24-metre Apatosaurus, blast-from-the-way-back-past Jurassic Quest is back. Claws, teeth and,...

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)

This in from columnist Mark Spector of Sportsnet, word that Trevor Moore of the Los Angeles Kings will not be suspended for submarining Vincent Desharnais with a nasty low hit in Monday night’s game: “No supplementary discipline for Trevor Moore re: his low hit on Desharnais in Game 1. It was reviewed by NHL Player […]

#canada #alberta

CityNews - Calgary (12 hours ago)

Legendary Todd McFarlane comic book artist will be front and centre at this year's Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo.The post Renowned comic book artist Todd McFarlane gets set for Calgary Expo appearance appeared first on CityNews Calgary.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (12 hours ago)

Calgary police have released a photo of a missing man with hope the public can help locate him.

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CBC - Edmonton (12 hours ago)

The Oilers have spent years as playoff underdogs — but could this finally be their season? As CBC's Travis McEwan reports, faithful fans are pulling out all the stops to show their loyalty to the team.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Edmonton (12 hours ago)

As of 8 p.m. MT, just minutes before the national anthems played, the Ticketmaster site showed around 180 unsold seats on its Rogers Place map.

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CTV - Calgary (13 hours ago)

A Calgary couple has officially completed a 3,500-kilometre journey on a three-wheeled rickshaw across India, battling congested cities, water-logged streets and uneven roads in an effort to raise funds for local youth bicycle programs.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (13 hours ago)

A petition to prohibit rental properties from banning pets is garnering attention in Calgary.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (13 hours ago)

Many Albertans may be looking for a side hustle or to family members to help cover the high cost of housing, a new poll suggests.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (13 hours ago)

A Calgary criminal defence lawyer has launched a clothing campaign to promote awareness about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (13 hours ago)

Calgary police have released a photo of a man wanted after a deadly shooting in the community of Shawnessy last month.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (13 hours ago)

Two men wanted by the Edmonton Police Service are among Canada's top 25 most wanted fugitives.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (13 hours ago)

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has wrapped up its investigation into the role of police in the presumed drowning death of a man earlier this month.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (13 hours ago)

St. Albert RCMP are searching for the person who was caught on camera tearing down and stealing a Pride flag from a home in the Lacombe subdivision.

#canada #alberta

Calgary Herald - Local (13 hours ago)

Flames' farm team open its playoff quest this week with a best-of-three series against the Tucson Roadrunners, the top affiliate for Utah-bound Coyotes.

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (13 hours ago)

Davidson concluded Adsett did assault Beaver, but that his actions were protected under Section 25 of the Criminal Code, which governs use of force by police officers

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (13 hours ago)

"He is observed leaving his bicycle and running onto the ice pack along the riverbank"

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (13 hours ago)

I've been thinking a lot about the role of council as financial stewards of public funds for the City of Edmonton. When I think about what this means, I think about my commitment to ensuring the financial health of the city. For me, this means supporting the best use of tax dollars and organizational resources […]

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (13 hours ago)

Renovation company wins 11th title at 2024 Canadian Home Builders' Edmonton Region Awards of Excellence in Housing.

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (13 hours ago)

Quick quiz: what's your favourite dinosaur? You said Stegosaurus, right? Right!? There's actually no right answer when you don't have to pick just one: From cute baby dinosaurs like Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops to the towering Spinosaurus and 24-metre Apatosaurus, blast-from-the-way-back-past Jurassic Quest is back. Claws, teeth and,...

#canada #alberta

CityNews - Calgary (13 hours ago)

The start of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is a little over 10 weeks away, and more star-studded names have been added to the list of various musical headliners.The post Calgary Stampede drops 2024 Nashville North headliners appeared first on CityNews Calgary.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Calgary (13 hours ago)

Calgary took in $186 million more than expected last year from local access fees while residents had to pay about $240 on average — three times the fee Edmonton residents pay.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Calgary (13 hours ago)

The parents of Karter Bourgeault, a young Edmonton Oilers fan who died after a battle with cancer, made the tough decision to donate his heart valves to two babies.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (14 hours ago)

More than 35 community partners are offering free programs during Banff's Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW) to encourage residents to take stock of their mental wellness.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (14 hours ago)

A southern Alberta woman says she began to hyperventilate when she realized she had won $2 million.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (14 hours ago)

Alberta is expecting warm and dry weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas forecast to hit the low 20s by Wednesday.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Calgary (14 hours ago)

The Calgary Stampedehas announced the 2024 lineup for the Nashville North stage.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (14 hours ago)

A historical hangar at the former Edmonton municipal airport beside the NAIT main campus was on fire Monday night.

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (14 hours ago)

Upon executing the warrant, RCMP arrested the suspect and found evidence of weapon manufacturing at the residence

#canada #alberta

Global News - Edmonton (14 hours ago)

A wildfire that broke out Sunday near the northeastern Alberta hamlet of Saprae Creek is now being held, and an evacuation alert that was issued Sunday has been dropped.

#canada #alberta

Global News - Calgary (14 hours ago)

Alberta Investment Management Corp. says its balanced fund earned a net return of 8.0 per cent for 2023, short of its benchmark return of 9.3 per cent.

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CityNews - Calgary (15 hours ago)

Toronto police unveiled an updated list of Canada’s top 25 fugitives, with the city’s police chief announcing that a combined $1 million in rewards is being offered to track these suspects down. Members of Toronto police, Crime Stoppers, and the BOLO Program spoke at a press conference Tuesday morning at police headquarters. Investigators...

#canada #alberta

CityNews - Calgary (15 hours ago)

The water use advisory in the city means as of June 1, there will be no more filling or top-ups of Calgary's manmade lakes.The post Water restrictions mean no top-ups for Calgary’s manmade lakes starting June 1 appeared first on CityNews Calgary.

#canada #alberta

Calgary Herald - Local (15 hours ago)

Halestorm and The Warning will perform at all nine Canadian shows.

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CTV - Calgary (16 hours ago)

No one was injured after a shed fire at a home in northwest Calgary on Monday night.

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CTV - Calgary (16 hours ago)

Monday, a judge ruled a proposed class-action lawsuit can go forward despite efforts from lawyers representing the archdiocese of Edmonton and a religious order to have it struck down.

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CTV - Edmonton (16 hours ago)

A 68-year-old man was killed in a crash involving two semis on Highway 16 west of Edmonton Monday morning.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (16 hours ago)

Warmer-than-average temperatures continue across much of the province with afternoon highs in the 15 to 20 C range in most areas.

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (16 hours ago)

A 68-year-old man from New Sarepta is dead after a collision between two semi trucks west of Edmonton Monday morning, say Evansburg RCMP. Evansburg RCMP responding around 11:36 a.m. to the report of a serious collision involving two semi trucks on Highway 16 at Range Road 100 found the man had died on scene, police […]

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CityNews - Calgary (17 hours ago)

Alberta RCMP says a drone has prevented firefighting attempts near Saprae Creek — just east of Fort McMurray. Alberta Wildfire and other emergency services have been battling a forest fire in the area, however, a drone has been seen flying and has resulted in helicopters being grounded. "Drones are not allowed to be flowed within […]The post...

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Edmonton Journal - Local (17 hours ago)

Crowds gathered to witness the fireball of flames in windy conditions just before 7 p.m. Monday, a plume of black smoke visible across the city.

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Edmonton Journal - Local (17 hours ago)

A look at Tuesday’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. It’s 6 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 9 km/h winds out of the northwest. Truly it must be a sign of the end times if we’re getting season-appropriate weather at the same time as the Oilers kicked butt during the playoffs. Or maybe […]

#canada #alberta

Edmonton Journal - Local (17 hours ago)

A hat-trick from Zach Hyman. Five assists from Connor McDavid and four assists from Evan Bouchard. The Kings couldn't stop the Oilers potent offence in series opener

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Calgary Herald - Local (17 hours ago)

Man killed in room at south Calgary hotel in March 2024.

#canada #alberta

Calgary Herald - Local (17 hours ago)

The Calgary Stampede wants you to dosey doe for the full 10 days with the unveiling of the lineup for musical acts at Nashville North this year. Prepare to two-step and line dance the night away on the Stampede grounds. The Nashville North stage promised to deliver a music lineup that will have you tapping […]

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (17 hours ago)

An out-of-control wildfire on the weekend put people living in the hamlet of Saprae Creek, about 25 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray, on evacuation alert temporarily.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (17 hours ago)

A court hearing for Alexa Suitor, a former volunteer with the Sundre Minor Hockey Association, was held on Monday.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (17 hours ago)

An evacuation order was issued on Monday afternoon for homes in the area of Cold Lake First Nation.

#canada #alberta

CTV - Edmonton (17 hours ago)

The Alberta government is changing existing legislation to lower utility bills in Calgary.

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CBC - Edmonton (18 hours ago)

The corporations behind the construction of Castledowns Pointe no longer exist, which poses a legal hurdle for owners who were forced out seven months ago.

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CityNews - Calgary (18 hours ago)

The Alberta government says it is taking steps to "protect the province's ratepayers" by introducing legislation to make utilities more affordable.The post Alberta introducing legislation to lower utility fees for Calgarians appeared first on CityNews Calgary.

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Global News - Edmonton (18 hours ago)

Zach Hyman scored a hat trick for the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-4 trouncing of the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the opening round playoff series.

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Calgary Herald - Local (18 hours ago)

Why focus on an issue with no chance of succeeding and doesn't address the more pressing concerns that the public consistently identifies?

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Calgary Herald - Local (18 hours ago)

I watched the last Flames' game of this season on TV. They showed many drone shots and videos of the Saddledome. I shed a tear of sadness. What idiot (pardon my French) decided to demolish such a beautiful, iconic building? Stan Majcherkiewicz, Calgary   Senseless spending on city rebranding I thought Chestermere had a mayor […]

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Calgary Herald - Local (18 hours ago)

Fresh research suggests western Canada’s once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing. But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the rebound is the slaughter of hundreds of wolves, a policy that will probably have to go on for decades. “If we don’t shoot wolves, given the state of the habitat that industry and government […]

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Edmonton Sun - Local (18 hours ago)

Keep one thought in mind when city council meets this week to discuss whether to increase your property taxes from the already outrageous 6.6 per cent they approved last November to that astronomically outrageous 8.7 per cent administration is asking for now. The city's demand for even higher taxes is a sign they are sure […]

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CTV - Calgary (18 hours ago)

Alberta could see a significant shift in primary health-care delivery with the opening of its first independently owned nurse practitioner (NP) clinic this year.

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CTV - Edmonton (18 hours ago)

An out-of-control wildfire has people living in the hamlet of Saprae Creek, about 25 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray, on evacuation alert.

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CBC - Edmonton (20 hours ago)

Systemic racism and inequity in health care may be contributing to why First Nations patients in Alberta disproportionately leave emergency departments without being seen, or against medical advice, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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Edmonton Journal - Local (20 hours ago)

The mismanagement of our city has become a serious public concern. Everything from electric buses and excessive bike lanes, to massive LRT projects seem to be going sideways. The resulting excessive spending has become a major concern. Recently, someone wrote to the editor, questioning the intelligence of those at the helm. He suggested that all...

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Calgary Sun - Local (20 hours ago)

Mad, mad world It's not only dismaying, but baffling to see modern day fascism continuing to fill our streets with hate and evil. Professional, genocide-chanting social justice martyrs are gladly professing their support for terrorists who murder, rape and torture. It is beyond comprehension that people today can knowingly and deliberately choose...

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Calgary Herald - Local (20 hours ago)

The citywide rezoning was the straw that broke the camel's back

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Calgary Herald - Local (20 hours ago)

On this day, April 23, in history: In 34, Jesus Christ was crucified, according to mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newton, one of the foremost scientific intellects of all time. In 303, St. George was beheaded on the orders of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. This martyred soldier is not only the patron saint of England […]

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Calgary Herald - Local (20 hours ago)

'That is really, really critical, getting those fiscal incentives in place in a timely manner. Otherwise, capital goes someplace else'

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CTV - Edmonton (21 hours ago)

A wildfire alert for Lac Ste Anne County that was issued on Monday afternoon has ended.

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CBC - Edmonton (21 hours ago)

The birds were inadvertently released about three weeks ago while being unloaded at an exotic animal show. Since then, there have been many sightings, but no one has managed to successfully re-coop the birds.

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Edmonton Journal - Local (22 hours ago)

Kings 4, Oilers 7 It was a game of big numbers at Rogers Place that featured 82 shots, 72 faceoffs, 112 hits and 11 goals.  Connor McDavid scored 5 points, Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard 4 each. Adam Henrique scored his first playoff point in 12 years. And the Edmonton Oilers won the opening game […]

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Global News - Calgary (A day ago)

A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

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Edmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)

The Edmonton Oilers were right: It doesn't look like there are going to be any surprises in their first-round showdown with the L.A. Kings. Game 1 of their trilogy series picked up right where the regular season, and two years' worth of playoffs before that, left off — with the Oilers letting the Kings know […]

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Calgary Herald - Local (A day ago)

Brent Harrison knows how to win at the Telus Cup. After all, he took his Calgary Under-18 AAA Buffaloes all the way to the semifinals of the 2019 Hockey Canada's Men’s U18 National Club Championship.  So he wasn't about to go changing up too much in terms of gameplan with this year's visit to the tournament in Membertou, […]

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CTV - Calgary (A day ago)

Make sure you take some time to enjoy the nice weather on Tuesday!

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CBC - Calgary (A day ago)

Calgary's public hearing on rezoning kicked off Monday with over 700 registered speakers. It marks the beginning of what is slated to be the largest public hearing ever to hit city council.

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