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The library is offering a 10-week community engagement residency, to be awarded to one artist “in any discipline who [uses] AI ethically as a collaborative partner in their creative process,” the CPL said in a post on social media.
Theaus Global and NNC Group launch a Carbon Alliance to scale high-integrity, Indigenous-led carbon credit pathways across Alberta’s oil and gas assets.
Water restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
What does it take to move a 118 year-old-bridge? Three cranes, around $22 million and years of planning. But the decision to save Red Deer's landmark divided the community.
Ten billion dollars for transit. Nearly $9 billion to fix crumbling roads and pathways. It all adds up to a very costly decade ahead for Calgary, with $49 billion needed to replace or maintain roads, bridges, rail lines and water mains, according to a new city report.
Alberta school divisions complying with a provincial order have removed dozens of graphic novels from their shelves, from illustrated versions of literary classics to coming-of-age memoirs and dramatic retellings of mythology, access to information request results show.
Oil prices spiked to near $120 US a barrel before falling back on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.
Environment Canada says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.
Calgarians are once again being asked to cut back on how much water they consume, as citywide water restrictions begin again Monday. They are expected to last about four weeks, as crews reinforce parts of the Bearspaw south feeder main.
Alberta has a revenue problem, a spending problem and 'budget amnesia,' says a former senior UCP advisor and Finance official.
OKOTOKS, Alberta, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group" and/or the "Corporation") announced today that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") for the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (the "Bid").
SINGAPORE, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) (“Valeura” or the “Company”) acknowledges decrees pertaining to Thailand’s new fuel security measures, as signed by Thailand’s Prime Minister and published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 06 March 2...
MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.
SINGAPORE, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) (“Valeura” or the “Company”) announces completion of a successful infill drilling campaign at its Gulf of Thailand Manora field (Block G1/48, 70% operated working interest).
The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.
Environment Canada is warning residents in parts of Alberta to secure loose objects and expect damage as strong winds whip through the region, while leaving thousands of residents in the dark.
Manitoba's Matt Dunstone ousted the Brad Jacobs foursome from Calgary 7-3 in the Brier semifinal to advance to the championship game against Alberta's Kevin Koe at 6 p.m. ET in St. John's.
Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it's now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature's fickle finger of destruction.
Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:
Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen said in a statement that crews have already responded to 27 new wildfires in the province this year.
Red Deer Public Schools has launched a data transparency platform designed to make key school information public and easier to access through charts and graphs.
Over the last two years, Clint's Kitchen has become a community staple for Olds, a town of less than 10,000 people about 95 kilometres north of Calgary. The free supper program is fighting food insecurity while providing a place for the community to come together.
After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from U.S. trade officials, Alberta’s utilities minister says he recently had a great chat with a Montana legislator who has been critical of the province’s approach to electricity.
The departures of Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar has created opportunity in Calgary and embracing it on Saturday were Joel Farabee and newly acquired Ryan Strome.
Chance Ryland Pollock pleaded guilty to charges under the Wildlife Act last month in Kindersley provincial court, admitting he claimed his uncle was his brother to improve his chances of winning in the draw.
Multiple pedestrians were injured in collisions in Calgary Saturday, including an elderly woman in the Northland Walmart parking lot and a man who was struck by an Uber driver on 14th Street S.W.
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons in the NHL with Chicago before becoming the team's long-time broadcasting analyst, and also briefly played with the Winnipeg Jets, has died at 63.
We are asking for the public’s help to locate a teen who has been reported missing from the northeast community of Falconridge.Emma, 14, was last seen at her residence in the 1200 block of Falconridge Drive N.E. on the morning of Friday, March 6, 2026. She is described as 5’4” tall, with brown ey...
Flames general manager Craig Conroy continued his reconstruction of the club's roster on Friday, making three deals ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
AltaGas Ltd. reported $205 million in net income attributable to common shares for its latest quarter up from $203 million a year earlier.
Brenda Mercer was taken from her Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation family as part of the Sixties Scoop. Since then, she's been trying to reconnect with her Indigenous roots. She recently received a grant to build seven teepees in Medicine Hat, Alta.
After sitting empty for several years, a former cannabis growing facility in Claresholm, Alta., has been taken over by a company growing gourmet mushrooms and other produce — a move the surrounding community hopes will foster economic growth in the area.
An Abacus Data poll suggests the Conservatives boast a 51-per-cent share of the intended vote in the province. That is down 13 percentage points from their share of results in the 2025 federal election. Meanwhile, Liberal support is up eight percentage points.
The Carolina Hurricanes were pretty quiet during the trade deadline period, but based on the way they've been playing of late it could easily be argued they didn't really need to tinker with the lineup.
Phil DeMont did not want to do jury duty and found it dull. But at some point, a switch flipped, and while it never became a riveting TV legal drama, he saw in the quieter moments what it meant to be a Canadian.
Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual drop in beer, wine, spirits and cider sales in the 20 years Statistics Canada has been tracking the data, according to the agency's new report.
Jackson Blake had a pair of goals and K'Andre Miller had three assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes came away with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.
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.
After nearly three months, a Calmar family has finally been reunited with their dog. The 6-year-old dog got spooked and ran into the forest near Drayton Valley.
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.
For four decades, Alberta's Sandy and Muriel Bacsu have lived with a painful question no parent should have to endure: What happened to their 16-year-old daughter?
Calgary’s Ward 14 councillor said he doesn’t care if the mayor takes credit for new rules around City of Calgary employee compensation disclosure, just that it gets done. Earlier this week, Calgary’s Executive Committee approved the technical merits of a Notice of Motion from Calgary Mayor Jeromy...
Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan.
A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.
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.”
Ahead of one of the year’s biggest—and one of the only— math-based holidays, Mathnasium’s across Canada are prepping their on-the-nose prizes, games and giveaways In celebration of the irrational number 3.14159.., or simply Pi, Mathnasium Learning Centres across Canada will host free-to-attend ce...
West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.
While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.
Analysts are closely watching the impact of rising oil prices on Alberta's economy and resource sector, given the instability in the Middle East and disrupted passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.
Calgarians looking up around 8 p.m. Thursday may have noticed some unusual lights streaking across the night sky.
Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador and reigning Olympic champion Brad Jacobs kept their chances for a Canadian men's curling championship alive with playoff victories on Friday night in St. John's.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded an investigation related to an incident involving the Lloydminster RCMP in 2021.
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'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.
The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season.
Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to share ideas on how the Ghost-Kananaskis area is used for work, recreation, conservation and much more.
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously.
WaitWell named to G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards, ranking #33 in Best Office Management Products based on verified customer reviews and market presence.
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.
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 20...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.
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 unk...
Nazem Kadri is heading back to familiar surroundings. Brayden Schenn has a new address. And Nick Foligno is set to have an on-ice family reunion.
Alberta’s top athletes north of the 55th parallel are heading to Whitehorse, Yukon for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games from March 8 to 15.
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, reiterated an investment of $630,976 for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters to address gaps in supports for at-risk groups ex...
Budget 2026 invests in major highway and bridge projects to reduce congestion, shorten commute times and expand vital transportation corridors.
Servus Credit Union confirmed its board leadership following the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
A new agreement will restore provincial approvals on projects within the province’s jurisdiction, reduce duplication, and further unlock Alberta’s economic potential.
We are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who is believed to be involved in causing damage to several vehicles in the city’s northeast last month.On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m., it is believed an unknown man intentionally damaged approximately 10 vehicles in the...
Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen issued the following statement on the start of Alberta’s 2026 wildfire season:
The U Sports Final 8 National Men's Basketball Tournament is back in Calgary for the first time in over four decades. Eight of the best teams will convene in Calgary with the hopes of being crowned national champions and taking home the W.P. McGee Trophy.
Alberta joins numerous provinces across Canada in an interprovincial-territorial agreement to strengthen grid reliability and energy security.
Midway through the Calgary run of Les Misérables, members of the show’s cast — adult and child alike — stopped to speak with budding actors, some of whom were even older than the pros playing the student revolutionaries. As part of Jube School, a week-long visual, technical and performing arts pr...
Oil pipeline operator South Bow Corp. says it is gauging customer interest in a new project to ship Alberta crude to multiple U.S. destinations.
Jasper is receiving millions of dollars in funding from both the Alberta government and the federal government to build affordable housing units for residents.
About a quarter of Albertans support the province leaving Canada, but the majority — nearly two-thirds — are against it, according to a new poll from Abacus Data.
As the war in Iran disrupts oil and gas exports from the Gulf region, the Canadian energy sector could see a jump in demand — and federal officials are positioning Canada as a beacon of stability during an unpredictable moment.
A man who allegedly shot and killed a Toronto teenager in what investigators called an unprovoked attack has been arrested.
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is deferring an oilsands mine expansion north of Fort McMurray, Alta., as it waits for Ottawa to finalize environmental policies.
B.C. wine and restaurant industry members are applauding the Alberta government for dropping its added wine tax in its latest budget.
Doctors across Canada are "deeply concerned" about the Alberta government's plan to expand private health care, said Dr. Margot Burnell, president of the Canadian Medical Association — and they want Ottawa to step in.
By the end of this year, 40 new below-market rate apartments are expected to be available in Jasper and a second build of the same size is in the works.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended the property tax increase, and noted it is meant to cover a third of the education operating budget this year.
An Alberta woman whose sister’s 2008 murder by her husband in the U.S. made headlines across the continent is hoping their family’s nightmare will help prevent similar tragedies.
CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (“Badger”, the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) (TSX:BDGI) reported fourth quarter and 2025 annual results today. All results are presented in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
The Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.
Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:
CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wilmington Capital Management Inc. (TSX: WCM.A, WCM.B) (“Wilmington” or the “Corporation”) reports its fourth quarter and year end December 31, 2025 financial reports and provides an operational update.
Robert Matthews wanted to be “a boss” — a “father figure” — and was committed to “doing something big” the night he brought a rifle with him on a planned crime spree around Calgary, the prosecution said in closing arguments at the killer’s second-degree murder trial.
Calgary, AB – March 5, 2026 – The City of Calgary is asking residents and businesses to use the next few days to get ready before water restrictions begin on Monday, March 9.The Bearspaw South Feeder Main will be shut down beginning on Monday to complete critical reinforcement work, which is expe...
On top of water restrictions, Calgarians are being advised that there will be traffic slowdowns along 16 Avenue NW as Bearspaw South feeder main repairs begin next week. The City of Calgary provided a final update on March 5, four days before the March 9 water restrictions, which were prompted by...
CALGARY, Alberta, 05 mars 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 mars 2026. Les porteurs de parts inscrits le 20 mars 2026 recevront des distributions versée le 15 avril 2026.
CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX - EIT.UN) announces the March 2026 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on March 20, 2026, will receive distributions payable on April 15, 2026.
CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Bow Corp. (TSX & NYSE: SOBO) (South Bow or the Company) reports its fourth-quarter and year-end 2025 financial and operational results. Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures in this news release are unaudited and presented in U....
The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude shot up 8.5 per cent Thursday to settle at US$81.01 per barrel, the highest level since the summer of 2024.
Danielle Smith says the Alberta government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes and says if a switch is made, she'd prefer going to permanent daylight time.
Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:
Swiss company Climeworks, the first to launch a commercial direct carbon capture plant, is now setting up its Canadian headquarters in Calgary, with plans to build a large-scale facility in Alberta.