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Alberta to study cost of separation with $1.5M research push
University of Calgary tapped to analyze provincial breakaway scenario; economist Jack Mintz leads expert advisory panel reviewing findings.
Murder trial set for woman found dead in NE Calgary home nearly four years ago
Gregg Stanley Dodge, 46, will face a jury trial starting April 5, 2027, in the 2022 death of Rhonda White in Crescent Heights.
Elections Alberta braces for massive recruitment drive: 60,000 workers needed
The agency received 6,500 applications in three days but still needs tens of thousands more for the October 19 referendum on 10 separate...
Fraudster's secret commission conviction overturned; fraud counts stand
Jeffrey Ber's secret commission charge was overturned by Alberta Court of Appeal after a panel sided with the defence on how Blackbird...
Traffic deaths spike as Calgary seeks stronger safety measures
The city recorded 38 fatal collisions last year—up from 2024—with pedestrians accounting for nearly half. Council wants a sharper policy push.
Smith's approval rating hits all-time low at 39 percent
Premier Danielle Smith's support has dropped seven points to her lowest approval since taking office, with the separation referendum...
Calgary Latin American Film Festival opens May 29
Three Canadian premieres anchor the inaugural three-day festival: films from Colombia, Venezuela, and Mexico. Screenings across multiple venues.
Sled Island announces 150-act lineup curated by clipping.
June 17–21 festival features hip-hop, experimental music, thrash-punk, and more across multiple venues. Daveed Diggs' collective leads curation.
Ireland's Daniel Coyle dominates Spruce Meadows showcase
Coyle wins two events at the National show jumping tournament, calling the grounds 'one of the best places in the world.'
Prosecution seeks up to nine years for teen's killer in unprovoked Copperfield attack
Crown argues lack of explanation for deadly stabbing casts doubt on claimed remorse in case that drew attention to youth violence in Calgary.
Alberta health system 'rudderless' after latest AHS leader exits
Chief medical officer and VP leaves position amid ongoing restructuring, sparking fresh concerns from frontline staff about leadership...
Traffic collisions spike as city deploys AI to spot danger zones
Calgary saw 27,609 vehicle collisions in 2025, up from 26,000 the year before, as the city develops artificial intelligence tools to...