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Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says it aims to include proponents for a high-speed rail line between Edmonton and Calgary, and to connect the two cities and their international airports.
Advocates push back on Danielle Smith's comment that people are moving to Alberta for social programs
The premier said her government wants to ensure programs like Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, or AISH, aren't "overly generous," and that she's heard people have moved to Alberta just to take advantage of its social programs. Some disability advocates want the data that backs this up.
Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister
A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.
Alberta Utilities Commission nixes power plant proposal for Canada’s largest AI data centre complex
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has rejected Synapse Real Estate Corp.’s application to construct a 1.4-gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant in the town of Olds, Alta., saying the application contained “significant deficiencies.”
Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting
While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.
Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation
The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.
What Craig Conroy said after Calgary Flames pull off three trades on deadline day
The rebuild is in full effect in Calgary. The Flames were expected to be one of the NHL’s busiest teams leading into the trade deadline, and GM Craig Conroy didn’t disappoint. Things got started on Wednesday, when the Flames dealt MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. As it turns out, that was ju...
Calgary Flames trade Nazem Kadri in surprise late deadline deal
Nazem Kadri is going back to the Colorado Avalanche. The Calgary Flames were expected to be sellers heading into this year’s trade deadline, and in the final few minutes of the day, they were able to move out one of the biggest fish available in Kadri. > Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche...
Space debris lights up Calgary sky
Calgarians looking up around 8 p.m. Thursday may have noticed some unusual lights streaking across the night sky.
Alberta's Kevin Koe, Manitoba's Matt Dunstone win their first Brier playoff games
Four-time Brier champion Kevin Koe and last year's runner-up Matt Dunstone have won their first playoff games at the Canadian men's curling championship on Friday.
Calgary Flames make last-minute trade for Ryan Strome
The Calgary Flames were able to make one trade on deadline day in the last few remaining minutes. Though neither Blake Coleman or Nazem Kadri were moved, the Flames instead chose to bring in Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old has three goals and nine points in 33 games this seaso...
Man who fatally shot homeless person didn't have intent to kill, defence argues in murder trial
A Calgary man who fatally shot another man during a botched robbery should be convicted of manslaughter, not murder, his lawyer argued Friday. Closing arguments are underway in Robert Matthews’ second-degree murder trial for the death of Jordan Jacques-Vetten.
Medicine Hat mayor was outspent 5-to-1, but still won re-election
Medicine Hat's embattled mayor was outspent five-to-one in the 2025 election compared to her closest rival but won a second term leading the southern Alberta city.
Medicine Hat mayor was outspent 5-to-1, but still won re-election
Medicine Hat's embattled mayor was outspent five-to-one in the 2025 election compared to her closest rival but won a second term leading the southern Alberta city.
Parks Canada to introduce paid parking in Banff’s Sulphur Mountain area
Parks Canada will start charging $17.50 a day to park in the Sulphur Mountain area near the Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs, starting May 15. The three-year pilot is intended to help reduce traffic and parking pressure around Banff’s only vehicle bridge during the busy summer season.
The HAT @ NINTH brings creativity and culture home with 108 new downtown homes
Reimagined and now welcoming residents, The HAT @ NINTH conversion project has successfully transformed an underutilized office building into a vibrant community with 108 new rental suites in the heart of Calgary’s downtown. Located steps away from Glenbow, Werklund Centre and Olympic Plaza, at 2...
Gas prices are skyrocketing in Alberta and the future isn't looking great
If you need to fill your gas tank in Alberta, the best time to do it was yesterday, and the next best time is today, as fuel prices are skyrocketing with no end in sight. In the last week, gas prices in Calgary have risen 11.7 cents, while diesel prices have shot up by 23.6 cents. In Edmonton, ga...
Gas prices are skyrocketing in Alberta and the future isn't looking great
If you need to fill your gas tank in Alberta, the best time to do it was yesterday, and the next best time is today, as fuel prices are skyrocketing with no end in sight. In the last week, gas prices in Calgary have risen 11.7 cents, while diesel prices have shot up by 23.6 cents. In Edmonton, ga...
Public assistance sought to identify assault suspects
We are asking for the public’s help to identify two men believed to be responsible for an assault that occurred downtown last month. At approximately 1:55 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, a patron was standing outside The Unicorn pub, located at 223 Eighth Ave. S.W., when he was approached by an un...
Canada issues urgent travel advisory for South American tourist destination
If you’re travelling from Canada to Ecuador, make sure you’re up to date on the latest travel advisory, as the country has issued a serious new update. On Thursday, the Government of Canada updated its Ecuador travel advice, warning tourists of “safety and security risks” in the country. Accordin...