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City seeks nearly $1B from Ottawa for field house, Blue Line extension
Calgary is asking the federal government to fund a multisport facility at Foothills Athletic Park and extend the northeast LRT line to Redstone.
Four Alberta NDP members won't seek re-election in 2027
Joe Ceci, a former Calgary city councillor and finance minister, is among four longtime NDPers stepping back from provincial politics.
Drug trafficking investigation nets firearms, cocaine, cash
Three men were charged after RCMP executed search warrants in Calgary and Airdrie on May 26. Police seized drugs, firearms, and nearly...
Calgary detached homes drop 2.1% year-over-year
The city saw the largest price decline among major Alberta centres in May, while Fort McMurray led the province with 14.7% growth.
Green Line downtown segment back under review
After the province signalled openness to reconsideration, an LRT advocate urges bold action to extend the line further south than...
Firefighters climb Calgary's tallest tower for cancer awareness
Local firefighters will tackle 1,370 steps at Brookfield Place on Sunday, June 14, in the 12th annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge...
Man shot in NW Tuscany early Saturday
Calgary police responded to a shooting in the Tuscany Springs area before 2:30 a.m. A man was taken to hospital; investigation is ongoing.
AI cameras start detecting wildfires near Kananaskis
AltaLink is testing two AI-powered cameras in Bow Valley to spot fires before they spread near power infrastructure.
60,000+ parcels near transit stations face downzoning with no replacement plan
August 4 blanket rezoning affects areas where density supporters suggested growth; Mayor Farkas says trust-building required reverting...
Screwworm ban forces Stampede rodeo competitors to find new horses
Canadian Food Inspection Agency blocks Texas livestock over first screwworm case since 1966; barrel racers and ropers facing last-minute...
Calgary doctor named to lead national preventive health committee
Dr. David Keegan of Cumming School of Medicine chairs new advisory panel replacing task force criticized for slow breast cancer...
Mayor pushes transparency on Cowboys Park sponsorship deal
Jeromy Farkas says Penny Lane Entertainment's 10-year naming agreement kept too secret; festival set to run July 2-12 at downtown venue.