CityNews - Calgary (6 hours ago)
A collision between a vehicle and an elderly man on a scooter sent the rider to hospital in life-threatening condition on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to 14 Street SW and Colborne Crescent SW at around 1:45 p.m. for reports of a crash. An elderly man who was riding a motorized scooter was struck […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (6 hours ago)
Canadians are fearful of Donald Trump's impact on the world, and Albertans are worried about an influx of Venezuelan oil. That's according to a new Trump-themed Angus Reid poll, which is taking the political temperature of early 2026. It found repeated threats by the U.S. president are taking on toll on Canadians, with 79 per […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (7 hours ago)
A Calgary police officer has been fired after being found to have shared intimate videos of a fellow officer without her consent. Const. Mike Oakey was dismissed from the force following a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday morning. The decision follows allegations that Oakey made sexual advances toward an individual, as well as earlier misconduct...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (7 hours ago)
Alberta Crime Stoppers hopes to hit organized crime where it hurts by launching a new anti-illicit tobacco campaign. Crime Stoppers held a news conference at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Alberta RCMP K Division headquarters to announce the new campaign, along with members of Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) and the RCMP community […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (9 hours ago)
A two‑week crime spree involving stolen vehicles, smashed‑open autobody shops and break‑ins at homes across Calgary has led to six people facing more than 100 criminal charges. Calgary police say the investigation began in December 2025, when officers learned that a “prolific offender” on probation was driving a stolen vehicle. That...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (9 hours ago)
In a season where so much has gone wrong for the Edmonton Oilers, the return to play of Mattias Ekholm is one thing that has most definitely gone right. But now, just like last year as January turned to February, Ekholm is out with injury. He was missing from practice today and is listed as […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (10 hours ago)
Ahead of a premiers' meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and British Columbia Premier David Eby. Tensions mounted publicly between the two premiers in November over a potential new pipeline to B.C.'s North Coast detailed in an energy agreement between Alberta and Ottawa.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
Each week, we check in with our readers on social media and e-mail to see what’s on top of their mind, explore the hot topics of conversation and answer hard-hitting questions about the Edmonton Oilers. Here are some of the talking points from the past week: Can you imagine how good the Oilers defence would […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
Food affordability is a top concern for consumers. Canada's Food Price Report forecasts that in 2026 food prices will rise nationally by four to six per cent. In Alberta, food prices are expected to rise more than the national average. This prediction is troubling considering that the Canadian Income Survey shows Alberta, of all the provinces,...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (17 hours ago)
The World Cup Trophy is coming to Canada, ahead of this summer’s soccer showcase. The trophy will make stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto from April 9 to May 26. The 48-team tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S., runs from June 11 to July 19. The […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (17 hours ago)
During my term in municipal office in Banff, I repeatedly raised concerns about unmanaged growth — traffic congestion, vehicle overload and the absence of real limits on how many people and cars we invite into a town with finite space inside a national park. I argued for reservation systems, vehicle caps during peak periods, and […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (18 hours ago)
Home is more than just a postal code, or four walls and a roof. It is a feeling. It is the deep exhale at the end of a long day, the quiet certainty of safety, and the preservation of dignity. For our seniors, this sanctuary isn’t a luxury — it is essential for their well-being. […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (18 hours ago)
Should Team Sweden include Mattias Ekholm? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! HOLLOW EXCUSES In a televised press conference, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow reported that Toronto had received a record snow fall of 56 centimetres of snow from last night. The press conference held at 1 p.m. Toronto time reported that all expressways had 4-5 […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (18 hours ago)
Health-care costs for the average Canadian family have grown 1.6 times faster than the cost of housing, 2.2 times faster than the cost of food, and 1.6 times faster than its average income between 1997 and 2025. And yet, the health-care system itself has deteriorated.
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (18 hours ago)
Beware of separation fantasies Regarding Alberta independence, it is important to take note of the downsides rather than fill your head with the upsides. Much like quitting your job to become a musician, it is easy to get caught up in fantasies of easy wealth and care-free living, but you’re in for a massive shock […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (18 hours ago)
Since becoming prime minister last March, Mark Carney has promised to cut the federal civil service by 10 per cent to help bring federal spending under control. That wouldn't be much of achievement. Under Justin Trudeau, Ottawa's labour force expanded by nearly 100,000 workers, or about 40 per cent in just 10 years. Does any […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (19 hours ago)
The association I represent is strictly apolitical. Our only mission is to advocate for Canadian veterans, their families, and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Recent comments suggesting that NATO "does nothing” for the United States, and that NATO members stayed "behind the lines” in Afghanistan, require correction. NATO has...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in from host Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, his speculation that the Edmonton Oilers are looking to sign new forward Jack Roslovic to a contract extension in the neighborhood of about four years. Stauffer said the Oilers are expecting young players like Quinn Huston, Ike Howard, Connor Clattenburg and Josh Samanski to push hard […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
A Canadian wrestler has been dropped from a company after he dressed up as a U.S. immigration officer for a match in Edmonton on the same day the agents shot and killed a protester in Minnesota. The owner of Real Canadian Wrestling, Steven Ewaschuk, says the company doesn’t support or condone the actions of U.S. Immigration and […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
The 2025-26 season has been a painful one in many ways for the Edmonton Oilers, with a number of veteran forwards demonstrating they’re not the players they used to be for one reason or another. First Trent Frederic, then Andrew Mangiapane and then Adam Henrique before he got hurt, all struggled in their assigned roles […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Alberta’s judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wishes she could “direct” them. The province’s three chief justices, in a rare public statement, say democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other’s role. “It ensures judges can make decisions...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect after a knock at the door turned violent in southeast Calgary earlier this month. Calgary police say that around 2:25 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2026, an unknown man walked up to a home on Copperhead Way SE in the community of Copperfield and began pounding […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Canadian country star Paul Brandt has ignited a wave of speculation after a cryptic post online, leaving some Albertans wondering whether the singer is signalling support for the province's growing separatist movement. Brandt, who was born and raised in Alberta, shared a photo of himself at a crosswalk overlaid with a line from his 2004 […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
After months of mounting frustration from neighbours, Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a suspected drug house in northwest Calgary. The property, located on Brentwood Boulevard NW, as been ordered to be vacated as of noon Tuesday. Calgary police received more than two dozen complaints about suspected drug activity, including reports of frequent...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
Justin Bone, who is on trial for high-profile Edmonton homicides, has dismissed his legal representation. Bone has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 61-year-old Ban Phuc Hoang and 64-year-old Hung Trang in Edmonton's Chinatown in 2022.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Another major hip hop concert is on its way to Edmonton as Ne-Yo and Akon are bringing a two-headed bill to the downtown arena. The Friday night party starts at 8 p.m. June 19, Garfield’s birthday, for those who celebrate. The Nights Like This tour of butt-grab jams and club bouncers is a global affair, starting in Dublin, […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
The Alberta government, under the direction of Premier Danielle Smith, is adept at changing the rules mid-game or mid-petition. It's no secret that the majority of Albertans are frustrated and disgusted with our UCP-led government. Smith's approval ratings are dropping like a stone tossed off a bridge. Poll after poll shows that an overwhelming...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Both the Alberta and federal governments must act swiftly to grant permanent residency to Ukrainian newcomers who arrived in Alberta since February 2022. Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in 2014, escalating to a full-scale war in February 2022. This forced 5.7 million Ukrainians to flee to Poland and neighbouring countries. Canada, home to 1.4...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
According to Oliver Armstrong, the producer of the festival, the final week of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo features “virtuosos and visionaries who make us laugh, ache and lean forward in our seats.” As Canada’s foremost monologuist, Daniel MacIvor is certainly both a visionary and a virtuoso. He comes to the Rodeo with his...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
Monstress, the Frankenstein tale from Edmonton’s Northern Light Theatre, is a visually sumptuous experience at Vertigo. From the sets and costumes to the lighting and sound designs, Monstress is technically dazzling. Trevor Schmidt, who also wrote and directed Monstress, is responsible for its set and costume designs. The set is a laboratory with...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
Former Liberal cabinet minister, Kirsty Duncan, has passed away after a years-long battle with cancer. She was 59. Duncan represented the riding of Etobicoke North as MP from 2008 until 2025, winning five consecutive elections. She announced she was taking a medical leave in 2023, but stayed on as an MP. Duncan, a former scientist […]
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