CityNews - Calgary (8 minutes ago)
The alleged leak of Alberta's entire electoral list – the personal information of three million Albertans – on a separatist app made public to all was the focus of Wednesday's legislative session. The governing United Conservative Party and Opposition NDP passed the blame in a heated game of political dodgeball. "He should have told us,”...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (8 minutes ago)
A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a motorcycle crash in northwest Calgary. Emergency crews were called to Shriners Road NW around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a single-vehicle collision. Calgary police say a man in his 20s was riding a Yamaha motorcycle and was thrown from the bike when it […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (8 minutes ago)
Max Scherzer hoped he'd be ramping back up towards the big-league roster by now, but a “confusing” battle with forearm tendinitis still has him searching for answers. After playing catch at Tropicana Field on Wednesday morning, he spoke to a few reporters about his progress and next steps. "I can still tell there’s something off […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (10 minutes ago)
It's unknown how many people may have been able to access an online database with the personal information of millions of Albertans. The CEO of a domestic violence organization in Calgary calls the situation "disturbing" and says it puts victims at risk.
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (40 minutes ago)
After a kitchen fire last month, Bottlescrew Bill’s pub had to get creative in order to continue to serve its full menu while the kitchen is rebuilt. Rather than shutting down its food service, the pub brought in a food truck to serve as a temporary kitchen during the renovations. “For us, it didn’t really […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (An hour ago)
A male senior citizen is dead and two other people were taken to hospital following a motor vehicle collision near Chestermere Wednesday morning. Police were called to the scene of a serious collision involving a Honda Ridgeline truck and a Mercedes sedan east of Chestermere at Highway 1 and Range Road 281 at around 8 […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 hours ago)
Alberta’s police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing after a teen was bit by a police dog more than two years ago. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said the case stems from a Nov. 16, 2023 arrest attempt at a Calgary home, where officers were looking for a teenage suspect wanted in connection […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 hours ago)
A man in his 70s is dead following a highway crash east of Calgary on Wednesday morning Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highway 1 and Range Road 281, just east of Chestermere, around 8 a.m., for reports of a two-vehicle crash. RCMP say a 73-year-old man who was the driver of one […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 hours ago)
Another U.S. president, another pipeline permit. Last week, Donald Trump signed an order authorizing a new cross-border oil pipeline from Canada to Wyoming — a project echoing the long-debated Keystone XL. For Alberta's oil sector, it's welcome news. But for Canada, it should be a sobering reminder of a dangerous cycle we've seen before: America...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (4 hours ago)
An Edmonton man who strangled a sex trade worker until she passed out, then robbed her, has been sentenced to three years in prison. With credit for time in pre-trial custody, Christopher Walter has just over three months left to serve. Walter, 24, was sentenced in Edmonton Court of King’s Bench Wednesday after Justice James […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (6 hours ago)
Edmonton police say a man previously accused of sexually assaulting four women he met on dating apps is now facing more charges after additional women came forward. The Edmonton Police Service says five additional women have come forward in the investigation into William McMullin, 56. There are now nine total complainants, and police believe there...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (7 hours ago)
This in from Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer, his take on the team’s plans at the goalie position this summer, with the team likely going forward with Tristan Jarry, but possibly making a trade with an NHL team that has deep prospect goalie depth. Speaking to John Shannon and Daren Millard on the 100% Hockey […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (8 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: As long as Knobloch is behind the bench it […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (10 hours ago)
The musical Mamma Mia! is an entertainment phenomenon. It opened in London in 1999, where it is still playing, making it the fifth longest-running show in London’s history, and the third longest-running musical. It has been seen by more than 70 million people worldwide and has grossed more than $4.5 billion. Its 14-year run in […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (10 hours ago)
Last week in Calgary, federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said something that everyone in the industry believes — that "energy is the heart of the Canadian economy.” We know Alberta is blessed with some of the world's largest reserves of some of the world's most valuable commodities. And our trading partners know […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (11 hours ago)
The province is investing $8.9 million to launch Western Canada's first provincial forensic DNA laboratory. It says the new facility is meant to reduce wait times and cut costs for municipalities that currently rely on federal laboratories for analysis.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (11 hours ago)
I'll bet you heard or read that the Carney government's spring economic update last month showed the federal deficit had fallen more than $11 billion from the $78.3 billion forecast in last November's federal budget. That sounds like good news. Not great news. Even at $66.9 billion the deficit in the coming year will be […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (11 hours ago)
Can't hurt to talk I am no separatist; however, I do support democracy and open debate. I am concerned when I read Naheed Nenshi and his NDP would summarily shut down any discussion or vote on Alberta separation. It is not democratic. Just because you don't like the question doesn't mean it should not be […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (12 hours ago)
I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent revelation that the Alberta voters list has been illegally shared with groups associated with the Stay Free Alberta petition. It is clear that the individuals who illegally obtained the voters list are unethical persons who cannot be trusted. What is to prevent the proponents of […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (13 hours ago)
One-third of Canadians say their personal finances have worsened in the last month as gas prices and inflation rise amid the war in Iran, according to a new poll. The survey conducted by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found 60 per cent said their financial position remained the same, while one in 10 said their […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (21 hours ago)
Some on Calgary city council are expressing concern about proposed compensation rates for members of a yet-to-be-formed Water Utility Oversight Board, one of the recommendations that stemmed from the independent review of the beleaguered Bearspaw South Feeder Main. Council will now decide on an annual retainer of $70,000 for the board chair and...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (21 hours ago)
Mayor Jeromy Farkas’s notice of motion to bring a police station to downtown Calgary is receiving some pushback. Coun. Jennifer Wyness, who also sits on the Police Commission, raised the concern Tuesday that the mayor's notice of motion is overstepping council's area of jurisdiction by telling the police what to do. “That is why we […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (22 hours ago)
Calgarians are being encouraged to rethink their daily commute plans as the city unveils new tools it says will help people stay ahead of delays. The City of Calgary launched its upgraded Plan Your Trip tool this week, offering real-time traffic information to help drivers navigate a construction-heavy season. The online hub is designed to […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (22 hours ago)
Are you worried about the Alberta voters list leak? Vote in our daily poll! It's not a surprise to bail out all eastern companies. Steel and aluminum get big bailouts while Carney swings a carrot for a pipeline, treating the west like a donkey. Trudeau or Carney are no different. Why do we keep getting […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (23 hours ago)
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, handing newly hired general manager John Chayka and incoming senior executive adviser of hockey operations Mats Sundin immediate control of the No. 1 pick less than a day after their introduction.
ReadCityNews - Calgary (24 hours ago)
The Government of Alberta says it will be opening a forensic DNA laboratory in Sherwood Park. Renovations will be taking place at the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) facility, and once they are completed, the facility will open in phases to ensure it meets operational readiness and that testing procedures meet international...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (24 hours ago)
A Lethbridge man released from jail last week was back in custody within hours after violating conditions of a lifetime ban tied to past offences involving children. Lethbridge police say 47-year-old James Robert George Martinac, 47 walked out of jail at 7 a.m. on Friday after serving a four‑year sentence for offences including sexual...
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
The Competition Bureau is advising against a merger between Calgary-based Keyera Corp. and Plains All American Pipeline L.P. at Fort Saskatchewan's natural gas liquids processing hub. After an investigation, the bureau found the transaction would harm competition.
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Alberta's United Conservative Party caucus is confirming staff attended a meeting that allegedly explored how to access the database of personal information that’s now the focus of multiple investigations into a breach of personal data. The caucus’ director of communications says the organizers of the Centurion Project meeting assured attendees...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
A 62-year-old man is in hospital and another is dead after a collision between a pickup and semi-truck west of Edmonton Monday morning. Parkland RCMP responded at around 11:04 a.m. on Monday to a report of a fatal vehicle collision between a semi-truck driving south and a pickup truck heading north near Township Road 524 […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Hundreds of first responders and other public safety professionals are gathering in downtown Calgary this week for a two-day conference focused on improving mental health and wellness among front-line workers. About 44 per cent of public safety personnel show symptoms of a mental-health injury, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Illusionist Darcy Oake says there are two kinds of audience members—people who want to know, and people who don’t. “You’re either a skeptic who sits there and tries to figure out everything, or you’re on the other side of the coin, which is… just a believer,” he says. He says designing his show is about […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked Tuesday how he would prevent an Alberta referendum from winning after a separatist group said it had gathered more than 300,000 signatures to possibly force a vote. Carney said the government would 'continue to act as we have from the start, which is in the spirit of co-operative federalism.'
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
When the rare and relatively unfettered opportunity arises, it might be tempting for a prime minister to use the appointment of a governor general to do something splashy or exciting or unconventional. But this is perhaps not a moment for indulging in viceregal adventurism.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Global viral music sensation Angine de Poitrine has finally filled the Alberta-shaped hole in its touring schedule with its only date in the province so far, July 8 in the new The Tent in Ice District's Fan Park. The enigmatic Quebec microtonal duo has felt like a delightful bucking of effortless-to-reproduce AI slop with its […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Ten years ago, an out-of-control wildfire swept through the Fort McMurray community in northeast Alberta. As flames breached the town, more than 80,000 people were forced into a terrifying flight to safety. It was the largest evacuation in Canadian history. Despite the bravery and heroics of firefighters, 2,400 structures were destroyed. Entire...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
While finding the officers involved in the arrest did not themselves discriminate against the men, human rights commission member Erika Ringseis found the Edmonton Police Service liable for racial discrimination due to "unconscious bias" on the part of the officers
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Two Edmonton Oilers are on their way to Switzerland to represent Canada at the World Hockey Championships. Both Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse have been officially added to the roster. Bouchard enjoyed a Norris-quality regular season, leading NHL D-men in points with 21-74-95 in 82 games. Her added a goal and six assists in Edmonton's […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
The Competition Bureau is challenging Keyera Corp.'s proposed deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of Plains All American Pipeline LP, a move the Calgary-based energy infrastructure company opposes. The regulator said Tuesday the proposed transaction would reduce competition at Canada's most important natural gas liquids hub at...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Mayor Jeromy Farkas engaged in some spirited traditional Hungarian dancing before dressing like a Jedi and waving around a light sabre to the Star Wars theme music on Monday night at the Jack Singer Concert Hall as part of his 2026 Celebration for the Arts. More than 900 people gathered for the event, which occasionally […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This just in, news that a top Edmonton Oilers prospect winger, Roby Jarventie, is leaving for the Swiss League, having signed a two-year deal with Hockey Club Ambrì Piotta. The Swiss club announced: “Hockey Club Ambrì Piotta is pleased to announce that it has extended the contract of forward Michael Joly until 2028 and has […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
An editorial cartoonist whose work is regularly published in the Calgary Herald has received a prestigious honour. Patrick LaMontagne has been awarded third place in the 26th International Editorial Cartoon Contest, organized by World Press Freedom Canada. The award is particularly meaningful in that it comes from an organization that advocates...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Great programs do not happen by chance — they are built with intention. Our province is growing at an unprecedented rate, leaving teachers overwhelmed and stretched thin. Bottom line: help is needed. Overcrowded classrooms filled with many different complex needs is a serious problem that needs serious answers. A one-year developmental...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Despite missed deadlines on the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understanding, and despite scant evidence of a government moving at a "speed and scale not seen in generations,” there is still reason for optimism when it comes to a more sensible federal approach toward the energy sector. The MOU itself is evidence of that. Last month's announcement...
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
Broken system So, an illegal immigrant, arrested for being in possession of two illegal firearms, violently attacks someone, and can’t be deported because HIS life is in danger if he is? What about everyone around him? There is something seriously wrong with Canada when no one cares about us. Thank Liberal party. ED SMITH (Sending […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Re. “Permanent daylight time could kill ski industry,” Opinion, April 30 I am a lifelong skier and I worked at Sunshine Village resort for two winter seasons. I am 66 and still buy a season pass to ski each year. I have a strong dislike for the time change. It seems arbitrary and I am […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Keep, Hold, or Fold? As The Cult of Hockey moves into our post-season coverage of the Edmonton Oilers, practically every day will bring fresh analysis as we present a series on management. On the coaching staff. And, of course, the players. Given the unsuccessful season that just wrapped and projections going forward, our assessments and […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
A man charged with killing his two young children appeared briefly in a Calgary courtroom Monday, marking the first step in a case that has left a mother surrounded by grief. The 37‑year‑old father, who cannot be identified due to a publication ban, appeared virtually from detention and showed no emotion. He is facing two […]
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