CityNews - Calgary (2 hours ago)
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the federal government is rewarding Alberta for “bad behaviour” by agreeing to push for a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed an “implementation agreement” to advance a West Coast pipeline to Ottawa’s major projects office...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (3 hours ago)
You might have heard his name before? Samuel Jonsson. He’s an athletic and gigantic Edmonton Oilers goalie prospect who crushed it for a long stretch of games earlier this year for the Fort Wayne Comets of the ECHL and is doing so again in the ECHL playoffs. In five games, Jonsson has five wins and […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (3 hours ago)
José Berríos will be sidelined for at least a couple of months and potentially for more than a year after making the decision to undergo elbow surgery. Not only does Berríos have a stress fracture in his elbow, he has some loose bodies in the area, and there may be "some ligament stuff going on,” according […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (8 hours ago)
O.K., I guess I will be the one to say it. Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers are being unfairly painted as the bad guys in this whole Kris Knoblauch affair. The story as it has been woven by sometimes breathless commentators certainly has the benefit of some facts. But often, based on what I […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
As per usual, Death Valley — my favourite mountain biking trail in the Medicine Hat area — didn't disappoint. Sure, with the temperature approaching 30 degrees, she was a little toasty on the trail. But dipsy-doodling among the boulders, rolling over the rock slabs, and flying down the fantastic flow sections was, as always, a […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
Function wines — the very thought of them conjures up images of mass-produced plonk that, at best, won't offend anyone (except wine nerds like me, naturally). If there's one advantage to inviting me to your wedding, it’s that the odds of the wine being passable go up exponentially. After all, you don't want to have […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
Nearly three million Albertans' voter records exposed. No hackers. No sophisticated cyberattack. Just a system that naively allowed it to happen because we’ve always had a high level of trust for political parties in this province. No guardrails were installed and there doesn’t appear to be any on the horizon. So, now we know — […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
During National Nursing Week — running May 11 to 17 under the theme The Power of Nurses to Transform Health — Albertans will rightly recognize the skill, compassion and dedication nurses bring to patients, families and communities every day. That theme is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of what is possible when […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
Calgarians want a city that is safe, healthy and resilient. Achieving that vision requires more than emergency response. It requires sustained investment in the community-based mental-health supports that prevent crises before they escalate, and ensure people receive the help they need at the right time. That is why continued investment in...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
Coal Association of Canada president Robin Campbell said, "Polling consistently shows a majority support responsible resource development.” The source linked is an article reporting on a single poll commissioned by Northback, which aims to develop the Grassy Mountain coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass. A poll paid for by local landowners indicates...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (9 hours ago)
On Nov. 25, 2024, 72 per cent of my neighbours in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass voted yes to the metallurgical coal mine at Grassy Mountain. Turnout was 53.6 per cent, higher than in our last municipal election. We voted for an economic boost — an anchor industry and the jobs that come with it. […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (10 hours ago)
No free lunch As a retired transit peace officer, I take issue with city administration's opinion that removing the transit free zone on Seventh Avenue will reduce behavioural problems on the trains. On the contrary, these problems will increase, because all people wishing to go from one end of downtown to the other will have […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (10 hours ago)
When the Los Angeles Kings selected Quinton Byfield second overall in the 2020 entry draft, they seemed to be on the path to becoming Stanley Cup contenders again. After winning the cup in 2013-14, the Kings suffered a downward spiral that saw them miss the playoffs in five of the next seven seasons, including 2018-19, […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (11 hours ago)
How regrettable the judicial intervention in the referendum on separation. The referendum had a clear runway, no obstruction, and was destined for an overwhelming defeat — more than twice as many Albertans opposed as supporting. This was a chance to drive a wooden stake into this bad idea. No room for after-the-fact "we was robbed;” […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (13 hours ago)
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday's landmark agreement with Alberta is about "building trust in a Canada that works." Opinions will vary on his particular weighing of pragmatism and ambition, but he will presumably hope that he has something that can hold together.
ReadCBC - Edmonton (13 hours ago)
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions.
ReadCBC - Edmonton (20 hours ago)
B.C.'s energy minister says the federal government is making nationally significant energy deals without involving the entire country, on the same day that the federal and Alberta governments advanced a climate and energy agreement that could see construction on an oil pipeline to the West Coast start as early as September 2027.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (21 hours ago)
Edmonton’s outdoor pools and spray parks are opening the taps for the 2026 season. The first of Edmonton’s outdoor aquatic facilities will open starting on Friday, the city said in a Wednesday news release. The city will stagger the openings, starting with all district spray parks, such as Jackie Parker and Castle Downs, opening on […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (22 hours ago)
Health officials are warning the public about a potential measles exposure at a south Calgary hotel. The province says someone with the virus visited the Shawnessy Super 8 Hotel’s public areas over the course of several days. Anyone who was at the hotel during the following periods may have been exposed: Officials say anyone born […]
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (22 hours ago)
Do you support the pipeline deal between Alberta, Ottawa? Vote in our daily poll! The Oilers handling of Kris Knoblauch has been an absolute embarrassment to the organization. Speaking to Bruce Cassidy before letting the coach go is a minor league move that would not be done by any classy organization because they know that […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (23 hours ago)
Edmonton’s recreation facilities are offering several fun events and activities during the May long weekend, despite a cold, cloudy forecast. The city announced Wednesday that all 21 recreation and leisure facilities will be open during the long weekend, with regular hours on Saturday and Sunday and statutory holiday hours on Monday. Sitting...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (A day ago)
Calgary transit riders are again getting the option for a free trip on the first and last legs of their commute. Starting on Friday, the city will offer 10 minutes of free shared e‑scooter and e‑bike travel at eight LRT stations under new five‑year permits from companies Bird Canada and Neuron. The initiative builds on […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
In Canada now, First Nations means the small racial minority (five per cent of the population) who must be consulted first before any project can go ahead or any law can be passed. Want to build a home on private property? Check with the First Nations first. Want to build an office tower in downtown […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
A gas line break in Banff, which resulted in the evacuation of several businesses in the downtown area, has been resolved after repairs began early Friday afternoon. The line broke around 8:30 a.m. while an independent contractor was conducting road work at the intersection of Caribou Street and Lynx Street, according to ATCO. The contractor […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Justice Shaina Leonard's recent decision to throw out Stay Free Alberta's independence petition received an expected response from Premier Danielle Smith. She called it "undemocratic” and vowed to appeal the decision. Even if you're not a separatist yourself, it's easy to agree with the premier. After all, judges aren't elected, so how can they...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
The judge who convicted a Suffield woman of fatally stabbing her elderly husband and then cutting off his arms, made no errors in finding she was guilty of murder, Alberta’s top court ruled Friday. In a unanimous decision, a three-member Alberta Court of Appeal panel upheld the conviction of Deborah Belyea in the killing of […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (A day ago)
Calgary police have charged four men they say kidnapped a man in what they call an "elaborate scheme" related to the ongoing extortion against members of the city's South Asian community. They are still looking for a fifth man, and believe others may have been involved.
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
This in from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, his take on the 32 Thoughts podcast about the process that led to the firing of Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. The decision was driven by owner Daryl Katz, Friedman said. “I think Daryl Katz is really unhappy. I think he’s angry at the result this year. I think he’s […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have the best player in the world in Connor McDavid and one of the top 10 in Leon Draisaitl, but they are far from the NHL's flagship organization. When you have a different coach every couple of years, this is the definition of dysfunction, and so Kris Knoblauch has officially joined the […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Calgary Phil’s eclectic set list will continue this fall with diverse concerts ranging from Bollywood to Dollywood and Mozart to Munsch. In addition, the orchestra’s former music director, Rune Bergmann, last commanded the podium in the Jack Singer Auditorium in 2025 after a nine-year tenure. Five-time Grammy-winning Beninese musician Angelique...
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (A day ago)
Responsible government requires decisions grounded in facts — not distraction, division or short-term political calculation. At a time when Alberta should be translating strong resource revenues into long-term planning and infrastructure, the focus has shifted toward division and deflection. Instead of addressing core responsibilities —...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
Q: I’m hoping you can give me some advice on my lawn situation. My lawn is around 25 years old. I live on the outskirts of town, and I share a fence with a golf course. Late last summer, I noticed it was getting pretty bumpy when I was mowing. It's not as smooth and […]
ReadCalgary Sun - Local (A day ago)
Premier needs to be reined in Every time she makes a demand of Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith emphasizes the key to quelling Alberta separatism lies in working through differences with the capital. Caught between a rock and a hard place, she systematically stokes up separatist sentiment while claiming to stand for a united Canada. But […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (A day ago)
I am outraged that the Government of Alberta is spending my tax dollars to appeal a court ruling on behalf of a private separatist organization. The court found the petition process unconstitutional and halted it. That should be the end of the matter unless the petitioners themselves choose to challenge the decision. If a separatist […]
ReadCBC - Edmonton (2 days ago)
A Liberal government bill that proposes giving police and spies easier access to information during investigations has fallen into the crosshairs of U.S. tech giants and two American congressional committees, threatening to become the latest irritant in the Canada-U.S. relationship.
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
Calgary has unveiled its new 2.4‑kilometre Sunnyside flood barrier along Memorial Drive, a major infrastructure project designed to protect the area from a 1‑in‑100‑year flood. The barrier was formally introduced on Thursday and was built to prevent the Bow River from breaching as it did in 2013. City officials say it marks the strongest...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
It’s the unofficial start of summer. The May long weekend is here, and despite the expectation of some winter-like weather, Monday (Victoria Day) is a holiday for most. Here’s what’s open and closed on the long weekend: Transit On Monday, buses, CTrains, and On Demand service run on a Sunday schedule. CTrain closure (May 16–19) […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
The unofficial start of summer may feel more like a blast of winter, complicating travel plans for Calgarians heading into the May long weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of significant snowfall in the mountain parks and Foothills that could reach Calgary by Saturday morning. The snow is expected to begin...
ReadEdmonton Sun - Local (2 days ago)
How would you rate the provincial government’s performance this session? Vote in our daily poll! The First Nations won their court challenge against the separation question. Every sane person could see it coming a mile away. So now what does Premier Smith vow? Why, to appeal the decision. With OUR taxpayer money no doubt. And […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
Calgary gas prices are climbing just as one of the year's busiest travel weekends approaches, leaving many residents rethinking their plans. Average prices in the city hit 189.1 cents per litre on Thursday, according to GasBuddy, up sharply from less than 170 cents earlier in the week. The jump is being driven by global pressures, […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
The Edmonton Oilers have the best player in the world in Connor McDavid and one of the top 10 in Leon Draisaitl, but they are far from the NHL's flagship organization. When you have a different coach every couple of years, this is the definition of dysfunction, and so Kris Knoblauch has officially joined the […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Edmonton police are warning local businesses about a man charged in connection with nearly 100 fraudulent cellphone contracts. Police began an investigation last January into allegations that a Chestermere man had been scamming cellphone retailers across Alberta and B.C., police said in a Thursday news release. The scam involved the accused posing...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
Calgary police have released new photos of an SUV believed to be connected to a fatal shooting outside a grocery store earlier this week. Emergency crews were called to the North Hill Co‑op parking lot on 16 Avenue NE around 7:50 p.m. on Monday. Officers arrived to find two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman says the Oilers have not picked any new head coach and will go through an interview process to find one, but NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on the FAN Hockey Show in Toronto today that the Oilers are locked on one candidate, former Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy and they’re going […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Before I get into the substance of Justice Shaina Leonard's decision to quash a petition that would have forced a referendum this fall on whether Alberta should separate from Canada, her position underlines why it was so dangerous for the Centurion Project (a separatist organization unaffiliated with the petitioners) to release the confidential...
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
Alberta MLAs concluded the spring sitting after nine weeks with the UCP government promising to appeal the court’s decision to quash a citizen-led initiative on Alberta independence. During that time a $9.6-billion deficit was tabled and 18 bills were passed. The sitting was riddled with talks of Alberta separation with the Forever Canada...
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. It Is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome instead of polycystic ovary syndrome. Researchers and supporters of the change said the old name, often shortened to PCOS, is inaccurate. It reduced a complex hormonal […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
I sometimes wonder if many other Albertans are curious about how schools are doing since the back-to-work order from October, where the provincial government decided that we need to notwithstanding-clause the educators back to work. If you haven't been wondering, allow me to express my perspective on it. Who am I to judge this? Easy, […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
At age 13, Calgarian Justin Dale knew he wanted to be a circus performer. At 17, he told his parents he wanted to go to Montreal to the National Circus School. Fortunately, his parents were most supportive, but he confesses, “I was determined to go, so even if they had balked, I was not going […]
ReadCityNews - Calgary (2 days ago)
A man from the Calgary area is being charged in connection with a scam that allegedly saw him open nearly 100 cell phone contracts and obtain many new phones as a result. Authorities allege the 37-year-old from Chestermere, just east of Calgary, defrauded cell phone retailers across Alberta and B.C. Police say he would pose […]
ReadEdmonton Journal - Local (2 days ago)
This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, his explanation for the firing of Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector said the team has tried to get permission to talk with ex-Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy before Kris Knobluach was fired and asked Bowman if that was proper. Said Bowman: “I’m not going to comment […]
ReadCalgary Herald - Local (2 days ago)
The opening story in Dania Idriss’ debut book, Tales of the Mountains and the Sea, is not for the faint-hearted or those with weak stomachs. The Lebanese-Canadian author does not hold back in The Brass Bowl, which is set in rural Lebanon in 1915 during a famine and mass starvation. It focuses on a young […]
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