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Researchers found reports either declined or stayed the same for crimes like assault, robbery and theft over $5,000. Only one type of crime went up when the sites opened.
In its 40th annual Make the Season Kind campaign, part of a Canada-wide initiative to support local food banks, CBC Calgary blew past its target of raising $1.5 million.
A newly enacted provincial order on school literary materials prompted some divisions to remove a couple of dozen books from school shelves, but the names of those titles are secret.
The Bearspaw feeder main, which carries 60 per cent of Calgary's drinking water, has suffered two 'catastrophic' breaks in less than two years.
Manikandan Kasinathan, Chandramohan Marjak and Mary Roche, who co-owned Marina Dosa and Tandoori Grill, were each sentenced to 90-day jail terms after they were convicted of fraud over $5,000. They must also pay back the $44,000 they stole from three employees.
It was a comfortable flight to Mexico for a Redcliff man and his wife on Christmas Eve — that is, until the final round of garbage collection.
A 28-year-old Calgary woman has been charged with mischief, causing danger to life following a viral video that shows her tossing a traffic cone off an high rise balcony.
It was a busy holiday season for members of the RCMP's traffic safety enforcement team, which issued 998 tickets to drivers across Alberta.
CALGARY – The City of Calgary is calling on all residents and businesses to take urgent action to reduce water consumption while crews are working to repair the feeder main break. Current water use levels have reached an unsustainable point for the second day in a row, putting our community at ri...
A 27-year-old Uber driver has been charged with the sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman who claims she was a passenger of his on Nov 9, 2025.
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In November, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a MOU that commits them to working toward building an oil pipeline to the West Coast.
Near the end of a three-month bid to oust Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, the recall organizer has barely one-third of required petition support.
We have charged a person after video of a disturbing incident appeared online. On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, we received several complaints regarding a video posted to social media at around 5:00 PM that afternoon.The video appeared to show a person throwing a traffic pylon over the edge of a balcony ...
Alberta’s government launches a webpage dedicated to a proposed pipeline to the northwest coast.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Calgary Awards, inviting Calgarians to recognize the remarkable people and organizations shaping our community. From grassroots volunteers to city-building leaders, the awards highlight those whose efforts strengthen Calgary and enrich the lives of others.“Ou...
An independent review of the 2024 Bearspaw South Feeder Main break, which city council is set to receive a report on Tuesday evening, could suggest immediate steps Calgary can take to recover from a second break that occurred in the city's northwest last week.
Crude oil prices will hover around US$58. per barrel in 2026, according to the latest energy price forecast from consulting firm Deloitte.
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Thanks to several tips from members of the public, a man believed to be responsible for exposing himself to a mother and her children in the Erlton community last month has been identified and arrested. Thank you to the media and the public for helping us advance this investigation.The investiga...
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is suing the Alberta government over its actions that it says allowed the Alberta Prosperity Project to start collecting signatures in support of a referendum on the province separating from Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's not worried about the prospect of increased oil production from Venezuela challenging Canada's energy exports because Canadian oil is cheaper, cleaner and lower risk.
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A regime change in Venezuela could both help that country regain its former prominence as an oil producer and pose a threat to Canada’s industry, which is producing record amounts of oil and is expected to continue to grow for several more years.
Ward 14 Coun. Landon Johnston is questioning the panel's independence after a weekend email to city council, obtained by Global News, over the timing of the report's release.
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As a former engineer for a public utility, Edmontonian Nick Khotenko had a special interest in Calgary’s latest Bearspaw feeder main break. So much so that Khotenko dove into Calgary’s open data catalogue to start charting the city’s more than 5,400 kilometres of water mains. He collected, sorted...
Zayne Parekh had a goal and an assist to set a new record for points by a Canadian defenceman at a world junior hockey championship as the country salvaged a bronze medal with a 6-3 victory over Finland on Monday.
After an all-too-short winter break, Calgary students will have more than school work to keep in mind this week. With the city under Stage 4 Water Restrictions, operating 25 million litres above the sustainable target set out by the City of Calgary, both the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and C...
Calgary police have released a composite sketch of a man believed to have been involved in a violent assault and robbery in Fish Creek Park on Oct. 23, 2025.
More water restrictions will be part of the 'new reality of water usage' warned Mayor Jeromy Farkas, as the city provided an update Monday on the rupture of a major water main.
The Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) ("Peyto" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it issued $100 million of senior secured notes on January 5, 2026. The notes have a coupon rate of 5.03% and mature on January 5, 2033. The...
CALGARY, Alberta, 05 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le fonds de revenu Canoe EIT (le « Fonds ») [Bourse de Toronto : EIT.UN] annonce une distribution mensuelle de 0,10 $ par part janvier 2025. Les porteurs de parts inscrits le 22 janvier 2025 recevront des distributions versée le 13 février 2026.
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX - EIT.UN) announces the January 2026 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on January 22, 2026, will receive distributions payable on February 13, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump sent political shock waves around the world with the weekend military raid, saying Washington aimed to seize the South American country's oil reserves for American companies to exploit.
CALGARY – The City of Calgary’s focus remains to fix the impacted portion of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main to bring it back into service next week and take pressure off the smaller Glenmore Water Treatment Plant. With water usage trending higher, Infrastructure Services General Manager Michael T...
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) intends to release its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and has scheduled a conference call to begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on...
While repairs continue on the Bearspaw feeder main’s latest rupture, the City of Calgary is pleading with citizens to reduce their water consumption. Officials provided the latest update from the Emergency Operations Centre on Jan. 5, 2026, saying that Calgarians used 510 million litres of water,...
We are asking for the public’s help to locate a teen who has been reported missing from the northwest community of Parkdale.Kenosis, 13, was last seen at the Central Library, located at 800 3 Street S.E., on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. He is descried as 4’10” tall, approximately 90 pounds, with brown ...
Experts say that while Venezuelan oil is similar to crude produced in Canada, it will take some time before the South American country's industry could compete.
We are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who is believed to be involved in an assault and robbery that occurred in Fish Creek Provincial Park.On Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, between 5 and 6 p.m., a man was approached by an unknown man while walking in Fish Creek Provincial Park near Bow ...
Alberta RCMP said fatal and injury collisions increased in December and the trend appears to be continuing into the new year, with four deaths in the first four days of January.
North American oil prices climbed by more than one per cent on Monday following the upheaval in Venezuela over the weekend, while stock prices of some large Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says there's a "ticking time bomb" under the city's streets, and that means residents can expect regular water restrictions over the months to come.
On December 30, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband items were seized.
Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf will travel to Montana to further strengthen cross-border energy ties.
The mayor of Calgary issued a stark warning that failure to further reduce water usage could affect the city's ability to fight fires or provide essential services.
Colin Hanington followed a plume of smoke to reach one of the deadliest railway crashes in Canadian history, and almost 40 years later remembers the silence when he got there.
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (“DIRTT”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us” or “ours”) (TSX: DRT; OTCQX: DRTTF), a leader in industrialized construction, announced today that it has entered into an agreement for an early termination of the l...
The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation says the number of patients coming in is on the rise — and interactions with humans are largely to blame. This year alone, it's taken in more than 2,000.
Anyone who has not turned on the taps in the last 24 hours should flush their home's water systems before using.
At age 41, Kurt Oatway shows a steely determination to fight his way back to the top of the world stage after a devastating ski crash left him severely injured and forced to watch the 2022 Beijing Games at home.
The boil water advisory has been lifted in four Calgary communities impacted immediately after the Bearspaw feeder main break on Dec. 30. According to the City of Calgary, their water services labs, in conjunction with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas have teste...
The boil-water advisory for several northwest communities has been lifted, as city crews continue to work on repairing the Bearspaw south feeder main break.
Effective immediately, the Boil Water Advisory for the communities of Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted. Water Services’ labs (in collaboration with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas) have tested and confirmed that the wa...
The NHL's department of player safety suspended Calgary Flames forward John Beecher and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Logan Stanley one game each Sunday for separate roughing incidents.
As we turn the page on the holiday season, we thank Calgarians for their patience and diligence as crews work 24/7 to repair a major water main break.“The first Monday of 2026 is expected to mark a return to work and school for many Calgarians. We’re continuing to remind everyone to adjust their ...
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on National Ribbon Skirt Day:
Elizabeth Hosking became the first Canadian snowboarder to win a women's World Cup halfpipe on home snow Saturday evening.
It’s been more than 40 years since a handful of art and heritage enthusiasts rallied to save the Pincher Creek Lebel Mansion, and given how expensive heritage renovations usually are, that makes it a serious community success story.
Two University of Calgary researchers believe the structure of modern-day residency programs can be connected to William Stewart Halsted, who revolutionized medical training in North America — and his addiction to cocaine.
Contractors and consultants are licking their chops after hearing Calgary’s mayor say the city won’t nickel and dime a fix for the Bearspaw feeder main. Mayor Jeromy Farkas said three times during Saturday’s media conference on the Bearspaw feeder main break that Calgary will “spare no expense” t...
Cassie Sharpe wanted more. The Canadian freestyle ski star was frustrated after finishing off the podium Saturday in a halfpipe she considers her home.
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is challenging Alberta’s separatist petition in court, saying separation from Canada cannot proceed without First Nation consent under Treaty No. 8.
As Calgarians return to routine on Monday, we are urging residents to continue conserving water while crews work 24/7 repairing a major water main break.“We know that Monday will be a big day with people returning to work and school. We are remind Calgarians to be mindful of water consumption as ...
Police investigate serious, morning collisionOur Traffic Section is investigating a single vehicle-collision this morning that resulted in life-threatening injuries for one person.Just before 4 a.m. today, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025, a 2011 Toyota RAV4 with five youth inside was travelling north at a...
Crews are making "good progress" in repairing Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in less than two years, despite the cold weather, according to the city's latest update Saturday. But what caused the pipe to burst remains a mystery.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada stands by the Venezuelan people's "right to decide and build their own future in a peaceful and democratic society" after U.S. President Donald Trump announced American forces captured Venezuela's president early Saturday morning.
As a renewed push is underway to update provincial funding, Alberta's libraries in small towns and rural counties are feeling the strain of filling in gaps for their community while a variety of costs are rising.
Kaedra, an eight month kitten, suffered major burn and frostbite injuries after seeking refuge from the cold by hiding inside a vehicle near the engine.
Using stolen or fake identification to make big ticket purchases isn't a new scam, but it appears to work often enough to keep businesses on their toes and investigators busy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling Calgary's second catastrophic break of the same feeder main in less than two years a failure of oversight, and says it might be time for the province to step in and take some responsibility for supervising the city's water system.
The leader of a rival party to Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservatives says they're scrambling to organize on the chance Smith tries to undercut them by calling a spring election.
Elections Alberta says Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project have from Saturday, Jan. 3 until May 2 to collect just under 178,000 signatures to qualify.
As we head into the final weekend of the holiday break, crews continue repairing a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The City of Calgary remains under Stage 4 Water Restrictions and efforts conserving water must continue. We are focused on ensuring plans are in place for ...
For only the second time in history, there will be a female halfpipe coach in snowboarding at the Olympic Winter Games.
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Petrus Resources Ltd. (“Petrus” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRQ) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend in the amount of $0.01 per share payable January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 15, ...
Premier Danielle Smith is laying Calgary’s latest water problems squarely at the feet of her chief political rival: former mayor and current Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi.
For businesses in Calgary's broken pipe zone, this feels all too familiar to the frustrating situation they found themselves in 2024.
Peter Guthrie, the head of Alberta’s new Progressive Tory Party, said there's no time to lose in creating a centrist conservative alternative to the UCP and the NDP.
We have charged five people following the seizure of more than $89,000 worth of drugs from a residence in southwest Calgary.In September 2025, we initiated an investigation following reports of suspected drug trafficking activity at a residential complex in the 6700 block of Elbow Drive S.W. Init...
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas was happy with his first 50 days in office, a time he felt city council made significant strides on Calgarians’ priorities. In his year-end interview with LWC, Mayor Farkas recounted the initial days after Calgary’s 2025 municipal election, his thoughts on the new city...
Home sales in the City of Calgary fell 14.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier as prices decreased to close out the year.
We are asking for the public’s help to locate a man who was last seen in B.C. but is believed to have travelled to Calgary.Keith, who also goes by Kevin, 44, was last seen in B.C., on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. It is believed he travelled to Calgary where he may have been spotted in the East Villag...
Weather conditions for outdoor skating may be ideal; however, skaters will have to watch their step amid flooding restrictions. The City of Calgary’s Stage 4 water restrictions remain in place following the major water main break near Sarcee Trail and the 16 Avenue Northwest/Trans-Canada Highway ...
We are asking for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted on a warrant for the August 2025 assault of a man in the northwest community of Nolan Hill.On Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at about 4 a.m., it’s believed that the victim and his partner were asleep at their residence in the 300 block of ...
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta.
As of Dec 28, communities including Grande Prairie, Banff and Fort McMurray had seen one of their wettest Decembers on record.
In contrast to higher-density redevelopments along Marda Loop's main street, construction company Leonard Development Group is repurposing single-family homes from the 1910s into boutique retail spaces for local businesses along 34th Avenue.
The City of Calgary continues to repair a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The city remains under Stage 4 Water Restrictions. “Thank you for your patience and for working with us as we manage this challenge together. This break caused a significant loss of water in our s...
With the most recent Bearspaw South feeder main rupture, there is a growing chorus of councillors pushing for the release of an independent review into a similar rupture along that line 18 months earlier. In the aftermath of the original 2024 Bearspaw South feeder main failure, there were calls f...
Health experts are divided on whether allowing surgeons to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously will shorten wait-lists.
The City of Calgary believes that it will have to go in and make multiple additional repairs to the Bearspaw feeder main as it accelerates plans for a replacement. City officials provided an update at a technical briefing on New Year’s Day 2026, saying that they’ve been pumping out water (dewater...
Repair work continues in Calgary, where Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the city is committed to fixing a problematic water main that has burst twice now in a year and a half.
Canadian ski jumper Abi Strate started the new year with a bang by soaring to her first career World Cup victory on Thursday.
A day after officials first asked Calgarians to reduce their water use in the wake of Tuesday’s catastrophic water main break, the city says it is not seeing any real reduction in usage.
The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.
Dozens of flights in and out of the Calgary International Airport have been delayed as dense fog blankets areas of the city.
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on New Year’s Day: