UCalgary residential schools debate draws criticism from Indigenous students

A debate at the University of Calgary over whether Canada’s residential school system should be considered genocide has drawn criticism from Indigenous students, while organizers say the event was int...

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Alberta separation could mean tens of thousands fewer Calgary jobs: chamber report

Calgary could lose between 44,000 and 69,000 jobs if Alberta separates and trade costs rise, according to a new report commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

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Vacationers recount spotting plane land on Trans-Canada Highway in Banff

Motorists caught an unusual sight Tuesday as a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park.

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Calgary 911 procedures not followed in calls about Parker Wells, review finds

An internal review into two 911 calls made on the day Parker Wells was reported missing has found established procedures related to missing persons were not followed, contributing to a delay in police...

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Calgary study finds earlier opportunities to intervene before domestic violence charges

More than 60 per cent of men charged with domestic violence in Calgary over four years had previous contact with police, according to new University of Calgary research that suggests opportunities to ...

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Amazing Race Canada finale puts Calgary businesses in national spotlight

A nationwide television audience got a tour of Calgary on Tuesday night, as the Amazing Race Canada finale put local landmarks and small businesses in the spotlight.

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Alberta referendum question wording questioned by experts

Albertans preparing to vote in October’s provincial referendum are being encouraged to read the questions ahead of time, after academics identified several examples of wording that can make voters sto...

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Calgary boy’s arthritis diagnosis highlights a disease many still associate only with old age

September is Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada, shining a spotlight on a disease that can affect far more than joints — and far more than older adults.

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Alberta’s new dual-practice health model raises questions over Canada Health Act

Alberta has opened the door to a new health-care model allowing doctors to work in both private and public systems, but critics say it could contravene the Canada Health Act by giving faster access to...

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Hidden Valley community rallies around family after house fire

A northwest Calgary community is rallying around a family whose home was badly damaged by fire Tuesday night.

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Calgary family eyes experimental stroke treatment after mother survives coma

A Calgary family is raising money to send a mother of three to the United States for an experimental treatment after suffering a devastating stroke.

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Calgary neighbours stunned after man dies in northeast house fire

Neighbours in a northeast Calgary community say they are shaken after a man died in a house fire that police are now investigating as a suspicious death.

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Alberta cabinet weighs retaliatory tariffs as calls grow to delay separation referendum

Alberta’s government is weighing whether to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States as the trade war escalates.

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Calgary woman waits more than a year for hydrocephalus treatment as health officials say clinic is fully staffed

Dorothy Slemko has spent much of her life looking after other people.

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University of Calgary researcher examines how people try to contact extraterrestrials

As governments release more information about unidentified aerial phenomena and researchers take closer looks at what people are seeing in the sky, a University of Calgary anthropologist is studying a...

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What independence would look like, according to Alberta Prosperity Project

An Alberta group advocating for provincial sovereignty and eventual independence has released a discussion paper outlining what a future independent Alberta could look like.

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Calgary charity donates 2,000 backpacks filled with supplies to CBE kids

A Calgary charity is helping hundreds of local public-school students head back to class with confidence this fall.

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A silent virus: Why Alberta doctors want more people tested for hepatitis B

Two years ago, Jeff Lumsdon walked into a Calgary plasma donation clinic expecting to help someone else.

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A handful of joy: Calgary couple welcomes IVF quadruplets

A Calgary couple who spent years navigating infertility and multiple failed treatments is now celebrating an outcome few could have imagined: the birth of quadruplets.

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Calgary ovarian cancer patient urges access to treatment

A Calgary woman fighting ovarian cancer is urging governments and drug manufacturers to return to the negotiating table after talks to make a new treatment publicly available in Canada broke down.

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Mandatory Indigenous training no longer required for Alberta lawyers

A mandatory Indigenous education program for Alberta lawyers will become voluntary in September under new provincial legislation that limits what professional regulators can require of their members.

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Alberta businesses brace for uncertainty as Trump levels new tariff threats

For Alberta distillers who rely on access to American customers, a fresh round of tariff threats creates a familiar uncertainty.

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Calgary international students say post-grad work permit refusals leave futures in limbo

A growing number of international graduates say they have unexpectedly been denied post-graduation work permits after completing programs they believed qualified under federal immigration rules.

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Alberta pedals into bike lane debate with new complaint portal

Albertans can now report concerns about bike lanes through a new provincial web portal as Alberta ramps up its scrutiny of cycling infrastructure, drawing mixed reaction from Calgary politicians, cycl...

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Conflicting data on Alberta’s emissions leads to questions about Pathways project

A new report by the Alberta government says emissions per barrel from the oilsands have fallen as production has grown, but critics argue the measurement does not reflect the sector’s total greenhouse...

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Fraud safeguards for $100 Alberta energy rebate raise new questions

Alberta’s requirement that many applicants verify their identity through Interac to receive the province’s $100 Energy Rebate is raising fresh questions about privacy, accessibility and why the govern...

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Albertans question privacy trade off for $100 energy rebate

Some Albertans are questioning whether the province’s $100 energy rebate is worth it after noticing you have to share sensitive personal information to get it – but the UCP says the online application...

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Prescription forgery attempts climb across Alberta

Alberta pharmacies are seeing a sharp increase in attempted prescription forgeries this year.

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Safety experts, Calgary police urge caution following deadly motorcycle crashes

Three motorcycle crashes in Calgary over the past week—including two separate incidents where riders died—are prompting renewed calls for drivers and motorcyclists to take extra precautions.

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Calgary 911 prepares for busy Stampede call volumes

As Calgarians prepare for the fun of festivities of the Stampede, emergency communications officers are gearing up for what is commonly one of their busiest times of year.

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