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Alberta government launches $4M campaign urging voters to stay in Canada before October referendum
The province is spending $4 million on TV, radio, online and billboard ads ahead of the October 19 separation vote, with Premier Smith...
Carney's cabinet meets in Banff as trade war escalates and Alberta referendum looms
Prime Minister Mark Carney gathered his government Thursday to navigate U.S. tariffs, a separated Alberta, and Parliament's return next week.
Calgary man sentenced to 6½ years for fatally stabbing friend with scissors
Hans Jimenez Varela pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the January 2024 death of Jose Gutierrez Polanco, whom he stabbed 12 times in a...
Calgary Police launches 90-day Drone as First Responder trial in northeast and southeast
Two Skydio X10 drones will be deployed to select emergency calls starting Thursday, providing officers with real-time aerial information...
Carney and Zelenskyy sign 100-year Canada-Ukraine defence pact in Calgary
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Thursday in southeast Calgary to sign sweeping agreements on...
Father charged with murder of two young children killed between Calgary and Revelstoke
A 38-year-old man called 911 on April 30 to confess after children were picked up on April 29. Bodies were found in his vehicle.
Man charged after threatening to shoot customer at Woodbine Safeway over tariffs
James Dean Garriock, 49, faced an armed man at the grocery store Sept. 3 who became agitated during political discussion. Police seized...
About 40 Albertans protest data centre conference in Calgary over energy and environmental concerns
The Western Canada Data Centre Alliance held a closed conference at the Hyatt Regency while protesters outside raised alarm about power...
Former Tsuut'ina minor chief pleads guilty to assault at Grey Eagle Casino
Emmet Crowchild, 55, accepted conditional discharge and nine-month probation for a February incident where he attempted an unwanted kiss...
Calgary Transit opens naming rights sponsorship for downtown Free Fare Zone
The city is seeking corporate sponsors for the 7 Avenue transit corridor to generate non-fare revenue while keeping the 45-year-old free...
Green Line downtown route endorsed by executive committee to run at street level
City committee selected the only surface-level alignment along 10 and 2 streets that fits the current $6.248-billion project budget...
Neo Financial lays off 102 staff as Calgary fintech simplifies operations
The Calgary-based challenger bank cuts 10% of its workforce after raising nearly $70M in February, citing complexity from rapid growth.
