Sat, Mar 23 – A B.C. company played a key role in the rescue of a hiker in central Alberta earlier this week. The Edmonton man was on a camping trip when he got lost near Rocky Mountain House. But…
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Incidents of bobcats mauling cats in southeast Calgary prompt vet warnings
WARNING: This story contains graphic content. Discretion is advised. Story continues below A Calgary vet clinic is warning pet owners to keep their pets inside after a recent string of incidents in which bobcats have mauled house cats, resulting in…
ASIRT investigating police shooting in Calgary’s southeast
March 23 2019 7:59pm ASIRT is investigating after an officer-involved shooting happened in southeast Calgary early Saturday morning. Michael King reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…
Memorial service held for Calgary victim of the Ethiopian Airlines crash
A Calgary man who lost his life in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster was laid to rest on Saturday at a funeral ceremony at a southwest church. Members of the city’s Kenyan community, along with friends and family members…
Alberta Party says they will push for fluoride in water if elected
A dental health advocate in Calgary is working to make drinking water fluoridation a campaign issue. There’s already one political party on board — the Alberta Party said Friday that if elected, the government will place a greater focus on…
Calgary victim of Ethiopian Airlines crash remembered as selfless leader
More than 700 people attended a memorial service on Saturday for Derick Lwugi, a Calgary man who died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10. Friends and family joined members of the local Kenyan community at a southwest Calgary…
Liberal leader in a tough battle to win in his riding
The leader of Alberta’s Liberal party and sole seat in the legislature is busy campaigning to try and defend his spot and he is up against some stiff competition. David Khan is running in Calgary-Mountain View, the riding that was…
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
A new report shows Enbridge spent US$11 million last year lobbying leaders in Minnesota, where the Calgary-based oil company is fighting to replace its aging Line 3 pipeline despite opposition from local tribes and environmentalists. Story continues below The Minnesota…
Fiery tractor-trailer crash closes part of Stoney Trail, sends 2 to hospital
Stoney Trail south of Country Hills Boulevard remains closed to traffic Saturday after a fiery crash sent two people to hospital. Both northbound and southbound lanes of the Calgary highway are closed. One person faces life-threatening injuries. Shortly before 11 a.m. MT, a…
Serious crash sends 2 people to hospital, shuts down Stoney Trail in Calgary
Two people were sent to hospital, one of them in life-threatening condition, after a serious crash on Stoney Trail in Calgary on Saturday. Calgary police said a tractor-trailer was heading southbound on Stoney Trail near Country Hills Boulevard. Early investigations…