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The Benevity 2025 Annual Impact Report reveals $2.7B in corporate giving despite political pressures and funding pullbacks.
Sunshine Village says an exceptionally snowy winter is allowing the resort to extend ski season into the summer. The resort plans to operate one lift and several ski runs from June 20 to July 5. This is the second time in nearly 35 years it has offered summer skiing.
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CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to issue US$500 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) in a private placement offering (the “Offer...
TORONTO, ON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL), has launched the Indigenous Business Insights Tracker, an interactive dashboard providing a clearer picture of the imp...
Imperial Oil is in “early-stage discussions” with the City of Calgary and the province to redevelop its former refinery lands in southeast Calgary for housing, according to Alberta’s environment ministry.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to hold a referendum in October and ask several questions about immigration. To get an early sense of how Albertans are feeling, CBC News included two related questions in a poll by Janet Brown Opinion Research last month.
CONTINUED STRONG OPERATIONAL EXECUTION REFLECTED IN ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $137 MILLION AND RECORD RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED OF 17.3%
Ahead of this school year, the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) projected its accumulated surplus from operations/operating reserves, excluding school generated funds, would be $7.4 million by the end of 2025-2026. Now, as we near the year’s end, the actual dollars saved is nearly triple t...
A highly emotional funeral took place at the Calgary Muslim Ceremony, as the little boy who drowned in Lake Mahogany on Sunday was laid to rest.
The Opposition accused the government of being 'embedded with the separatists,' fearing the UCP would tip off The Centurion Project leaders to get ahead of a police investigation.
The massive, sudden snowfall that started on April 23 left hundreds of stranded drivers on Highway 63 without food, water, or proper communication for almost 24 hours.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) ("Enerflex" or the "Company"), announces that at its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held virtually on May 6, 2026, Enerflex’s shareholders approved the election of all 10 nominee...
The long-standing Calgary multicultural festival will be leaving Elliston Park after 23 years. Community leaders say it will be a massive blow to the area.
City of Calgary officials are recommending a refined scope for the strategy, entitled Home is Here, to help meet non-market targets.
The Carney government is planning to propose changes to make it easier for natural resource projects — including pipelines — to be approved and built faster.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athabasca Oil Corporation (TSX: ATH) (“Athabasca” or the “Company”) first quarter results demonstrate continued execution across its funded growth portfolio, with its Leismer expansion on track, strong Duvernay performance, and a balance sheet ...
A parasitic outbreak connected to Butterfield Acres, a popular Calgary petting farm, is growing. A dozen more people have tested positive for cryptosporidium since the outbreak was first announced on April 28, bringing the total to 17 confirmed cases.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 6, 2026. Each matter voted on is described in greater detail in the Corporation’s 2026 Management Information Circular dated March 10, 2026.
It's unknown how many people may have been able to access an online database with the personal information of millions of Albertans. The CEO of a domestic violence organization in Calgary calls the situation "disturbing" and says it puts victims at risk.
A hiker had a close call with a charging grizzly bear near the the popular hiking spot of Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, according to a provincial warning.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Petrus Resources Ltd. (“Petrus” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRQ) is pleased to report financial and operating results as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
RCMP say a two-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday morning near Chestermere, east of Calgary, has claimed the life of a 73-year-old man.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHX Energy Services Corp. ("PHX Energy") is pleased to announce the voting results for the election of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 6, 2026 ("the Meeting"). The following seven nominees were elected as directors o...
We are investigating a motorcycle collision that occurred yesterday in northwest Calgary.At about 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, a man in his 20s, operating a Yamaha motorcycle, was travelling east in the 9600 block of Shriners Road N.W., when the motorcycle exited the roadway, causing the m...
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (“DIRTT”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us” or “ours”) (TSX: DRT; OTCQX: DRTTF), a leader in industrialized construction, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. All fin...
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'The result of this myopic dialogue... is that we have created a set of national policies and regulations that make resource development and investment in Canada uncompetitive.'
OKOTOKS, Alberta , May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation") announced today the results of the vote on election of directors at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation held on May 5, 2026.
The family and friends of a man who is presumed to have drowned after jumping into the waters of Johnston Canyon, are expressing frustration over the decision to end the search.
Confidential details of a memo divulged in a public meeting by a Calgary city councillor show that the Calgary Police Commission doesn’t yet endorse the city’s proposed safety and well-being strategy. The Safer Together: A Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan for Calgary was delivered to members...
Five more complaints have been made since Edmonton police released information about a man suspected of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met on popular dating apps.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded an investigation related to an incident involving the Calgary Police Service in 2023. ASIRT’s acting executive director issued a written decision outlining the findings and conclusions.
Moscow has long tried to meddle in foreign elections. What's newer is Canada's neighbour overtly trying to influence and fan flames of referendum bid, warns a new report on foreign interference.
A criminal defence lawyer in Calgary has been charged with several child sexual exploitation offences after allegedly sexting with pre-teens and teenagers on Snapchat.
Criminal defence lawyer Jordan Bonner has been charged with child luring and sexual exploitation offences, six months after he was charged with harassing a police officer.
Calgary police homicide detectives are investigating after a violent assault in the city’s southwest turned fatal early Wednesday. Officers responded to the 2100 block of Woodview Drive SW on May 6 around 5:40 a.m. after reports of an assault. Police said they believe a person was injured in an a...
One person is dead following what Calgary police are calling 'a serious assault' in the southwest community of Woodlands Wednesday morning.
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Alberta Sheriffs close a problem property in Calgary following complaints of illegal drug activity.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Markets Dad, the digital media brand that has reimagined how professionals talk about work and family, is thrilled to celebrate its one year anniversary. Launched in May 2025, the platform has spent the last twelve months bui...
Police are investigating a fatal assault they say occurred in the southwest community of Woodlands Wednesday morning. Road closures are in effect for the area while police investigate.
Our Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal assault in the southwest community of Woodlands.Today, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 5:40 a.m., officers responded to reports of an assault in the 2100 block of Woodview Drive S.W. Investigators believe a person was injured during the assault ...
Privacy watchdogs in Ottawa, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta say OpenAI's collection of personal information to train its early ChatGPT models was "overly broad" and not transparent.
Crimson-coloured gowns lined the streets of Calgary on Tuesday to honour Red Dress Day, the national day for acknowledging and spreading awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). The annual time of reconciliation was observed through events held a...
Meddling by foreign adversaries threatens Canadian sovereignty and national security, the study found.
Test messages will be issued in nearly every province and territory except Quebec and Saskatchewan at specific times between morning and early afternoon.
Mayor Sandy Bowman wants to bill Alberta after his municipality rescued hundreds of people stranded on Highway 63 during a recent snowstorm.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta or the Company) (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The province is investing $8.9 million to launch Western Canada's first provincial forensic DNA laboratory. It says the new facility is meant to reduce wait times and cut costs for municipalities that currently rely on federal laboratories for analysis.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) today announced its first-quarter 2026 financial and operating results. In the quarter, the company generated approximately $3.4 billion of adjusted funds flow and $2.2 billion of free funds flow. Oper...
In a post on its website, Telus Digital announced a partnership with an “AI-powered speech enhancement” company to “soften accents.”
James Obenauer-Fossett may have an Edmonton Oilers tattoo on his shoulder, but for this playoff run the Habs have his allegiance.
OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws when it trained its immensely popular ChatGPT tool, resulting in the collection and use of sensitive personal information, according to a joint investigation.
If Canada proceeds with privatizing airports, it could open opportunities for investors and infrastructure improvements. But it could also mean higher costs for air passengers.
The United Conservative Party caucus confirmed Tuesday that caucus staff attended an April 16 online meeting hosted by a separatist group called the Centurion Project.
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DaVaris Daniels has called it a career.
A 12-year-old boy who just recently moved to Canada with his family has been identified as the person who drowned in Lake Mahogany, a community lake in Calgary.
Jason Kenney says he's considering legal action after his info was allegedly shared at a separatist group meeting where a database of millions of Albertans' info was shown off.
The motion argues a Calgary Fire Services Committee would 'create a more adaptable and agile governance model' that would improve transparency and public accountability.
The victory comes at a critical time for Toronto in the aftermath of hiring John Chayka as general manager and bringing back franchise legend Mats Sundin.
The review is in, and City of Calgary administration is recommending city councillors end the 45-year run of the downtown free fare zone. The Free Fare Zone Review, which comes to the May 7 Infrastructure and Planning Committee meeting, was sought by Calgary city councillors earlier this year, as...
Rocky View County shooting survivor Matthew Andres testified the pair wanted his keys and truck. By the time it was over, he was in a race for his life and another man was dead.
A Calgary man who bludgeoned his mother to death with a rock testified in his own defence Tuesday, telling jurors he was high on LSD and believed his victim was “a demonic entity.”
Since its creation in 2020, the UCalgary student-led club CalgaryToSpace (CTS) has been working on a bread-sized satellite they’ve named FrontierSat. Now, six years later, their brainchild is officially among the stars. “We held a small launch viewing party at the university, and I, along with a ...
YW Calgary took a step back and a leap forward in reclaiming its original name, YWCA Calgary, as part of a widespread rebranding announcement that is intended to improve clarity and hone in on its commitment to “stand with her.” The updated slogan, paired with a new paint job of branding colours ...
CALGARY, Alberta, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI) ("Gibson" or the "Company") announced today the voting results for the election of directors at the Company’s hybrid annual meeting of shareholders held on May 5, 2026.
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The Eagles won their first Alberta Junior Hockey League title in its three-decade history. They will next play Canada's national junior A championship, the Centennial Cup, in P.E.I.
Budget 2026 is investing $8.9 million to build Western Canada’s first provincial forensic DNA laboratory to speed up investigations and support prosecutions.
No province or territory got higher than a C grade in the latest report card, with all but three getting a D or lower due to access to community support and wait times.
CALGARY, Alberta, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) would like to remind shareholders that it is holding its virtual 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting) on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST.
The FortisAlberta surveyor who survived a shooting that left another man dead testified that he thought he was going to die after carjackers shot him in the arm but returned twice, aiming a gun at his head.
The expansion comes a week after AHS launched the policy at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in central Edmonton, where a stabbing took place in April.
On April 30 and May 1, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
Funding will strengthen supports for at-risk youth and expand access to vital services in rural and Indigenous communities.
Calgary police said one person has been taken into custody after the victim of an apparent stabbing was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Tuesday morning.
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As Calgary heads into another busy construction season, residents are being encouraged to “check before they go” using the updated Plan Your Trip tool.The refreshed hub makes it easier to understand traffic conditions, detours and travel impacts, helping Calgarians plan ahead before they leave.“C...
An Alberta man has been charged with second-degree murder after an 18-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were found dead inside a Langley, B.C., home last week.
Lethbridge police say a 47-year-old convicted child sex offender has been charged again after allegedly violating a prohibition order within hours of his release from custody.
211 Alberta is now the main access point for mental health and addiction services in Alberta, providing a single, consistent starting point for people seeking help.
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement about the International Year of the Woman Farmer:
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on Red Dress Day:
The Calgary Fire Department has been pushing for better response times, and some city councillors believe it starts with a new standalone fire services committee. A Notice of Motion coming to the May 5 Executive Committee meeting for technical review, calls for the creation of a Fire Protective S...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has named former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general.
EDMONTON, Alberta, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barry Perry, Chair of the Board for Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power” or “the Company”) (TSX: CPX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Sloat to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective May 15, 2026.
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CALGARY, Alberta, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLINT Corp. ("FLINT" or the "Company") (TSX: FLNT) is pleased to announce additional new contract awards and renewals estimated to generate approximately $319 million of work across FLINT’s service offerings. These awards are in addition to the...
It will be the third such attempt since last year to redraw the boundaries, after a formerly independent process became a political football.
Doctors in Calgary started performing endoscopic spine surgery in January 2025. According to Alberta Health Services, nearly 100 patients have received the minimally invasive procedure since the program launched.
Calgary firefighters responded to another drowning at Mahogany Lake Sunday without a dive team — a capability the department suspended last year and has yet to reinstate. Calgary fire crews were called to Mahogany Lake at the 0-100 block of Master Park SE on Sunday at 7:20 p.m. Sunday for reports...
Premier Danielle Smith’s appearance in the legislature on Monday marked the first time she addressed the voter database issue beyond a statement posted to social media on Friday. Smith was travelling out of province last week.
According to the survey, fewer than half of Calgarians are satisified with four city services including transit, planning and development, roads, and housing services.
Advocates in Alberta have lost a court battle in their fight against provincial restrictions on medical treatment for transgender youth.
Colin Hough was the second person to be randomly fired upon on Aug. 6, 2024, Crown prosecutor told jurors on the opening day of the trial of Arthur Penner and Blake Strawberry.
Langley RCMP say the province's homicide squad has been called in after first responders found two deceased people in the township on Monday.
The B.C. Lions added experience and flexibility to their roster on Monday with the signing of American offensive lineman Joshua Coker.
Having just been shot and now in hiding, Matthew Andres could not stop or warn Colin Hough as the 45-year-old pulled over on a rural road after spotting a truck on fire, jurors heard in Calgary on Monday. The Crown delivered an opening statement on Day 1 of a second-degree murder trial.