No flooding rinks or making snow: Calgary water restrictions back for final fix
CALGARY -- Water restrictions are back in Calgary and, along with taking shorter showers, it means there's no flooding outdoor hockey rinks or making snow for ski hills.
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Calgary police chief warns of 'major impacts' on public safety if budget ask fails
CALGARY -- Calgary's police chief is asking for a sizable jump in the service's budget over the next four years, pointing out that failing to receive it would put Calgarians at risk and reduce the effectiveness of front-line officers.
Calgary man charged with threatening to "slaughter" Mark Carney to plead guilty
CALGARY -- The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of posting an online threat to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney says his client will be entering a guilty plea.
Vigil honours 'courageous' soldiers killed, wounded in Wainwright base fire
WAINWRIGHT -- Four Canadian flags, one for each soldier killed during training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, fluttered in the wind late Wednesday as a prayer vigil at the town's Church of the Nazarene got underway.
'Wainwright stands with you': Residents line highway to support soldiers after fire
WAINWRIGHT -- Two buses carrying soldiers from Canadian Forces Base Wainwright were greeted by flag-waving supporters on an Alberta highway this morning, days after a deadly fire.
Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary, stumping for unity as Alberta hurtles toward vote
CALGARY -- Prime Minister Mark Carney started Thursday with selfies and flowers in Calgary, as he began his last-ditch tour stumping for Canadian unity days away from Alberta's separation referendum.
Alberta Mountie found not guilty of using police database to help Rwanda
CALGARY -- An Alberta Mountie accused of using a police database to help the country of Rwanda has been found not guilty.
Calgary court hears possible resolution in case of death threat to prime minister
CALGARY -- A Calgary man accused of posting an online threat to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected back in court next week with a possible deal on the table to resolve the matter.
'Why walk away?': Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
CALGARY -- An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
Preston Manning says he's baffled by those who view Alberta premier as a separatist
CALGARY -- Conservative elder statesman Preston Manning says he's baffled some view Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as anti-Canada given her vocal support of Confederation.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet with Carney in Calgary, address cabinet in Banff
CALGARY -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary this morning before addressing cabinet members gathered in Banff, Alta.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary ahead of Carney meeting
CALGARY -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Calgary on Wednesday night ahead of a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
CP NewsAlert: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary
CALGARY -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Calgary ahead of a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney says oil needs to be on the table in U.S. tariff war
CALGARY -- Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney is questioning why the province is taking oil and gas off the table in the high-stakes tariff war with the United States.
Flowers and teddy bears: Makeshift memorial started for 11-year-old Calgary boy
CALGARY -- Calgarians journeyed Thursday to a north end park to hug, cry and honour the memory of an 11-year-old boy.
Carney comes to Alberta, talks housing, rides a sprayer, hears from separatists
RED DEER -- Prime Minister Mark Carney came to the Alberta heartland Wednesday to announce housing money, sit shotgun on a canola sprayer and catch an earful -- at a distance -- from flag-waving separatists.
Alberta and Ottawa sign deal to fund water, wastewater infrastructure for housing
RED DEER -- The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement to accelerate homebuilding in the province by funding water and wastewater infrastructure.
Carney perfects flipping Stampede flapjacks as separatists host similar breakfast
CALGARY -- Prime Minister Mark Carney perfected the art of flapjack flipping at a pancake breakfast Sunday as Alberta separatists vying to shed his leadership held a similar event.
Prime Minister Mark Carney set to attend last day of Calgary Stampede
CALGARY -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to attend the last day of this year's Calgary Stampede.
Stampede pancake breakfast for hungry travellers, staff at Calgary airport
CALGARY -- There was a long, steady stream of hungry diners at the Calgary airport early Wednesday, as sizzling griddles cooked up pancakes and sausages.
Olympians to trade skis and skates for hats and boots in Calgary Stampede parade
CALGARY -- A pair of Winter Olympians are set to trade in their skis and skates for hats and boots today as the Calgary Stampede parade kicks off 10 days of western-themed festivities.
'Turned into a symbol': Taber billboard focal point for Alberta separatist rally
TABER -- A pro-separatist billboard in a southern Alberta town of 10,000 was the focal point for a rally on Sunday calling for the province's independence.
Alberta separatists launch campaign, says province has resources to go it alone
CALGARY -- About 35 people rallied today at a Calgary hotel ballroom to formally launch a campaign to convince Albertans in an upcoming referendum that its time to quit Canada.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress awards sacrifice medal to wounded Calgary fighter
CALGARY -- A Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine and suffered burns to nearly 30 per cent of his body in a Russian drone strike on Canada Day last year is receiving a medal from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
'We panic': Smith offers insights into deal with Donald Trump and trade threats
CALGARY -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the art of dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump is to stop panicking every time a new tariff is threatened.
Alberta town orders removal of pro-separation billboard, calling it a 'nuisance'
CALGARY -- The man who paid for a billboard urging Alberta leave Canada says the Town of Taber is ordering it be taken down.
'Kicking it into gear': Jason Kenney says pro-Canada forces must counter separatism
CALGARY -- Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says it's high time federal MPs take a stand and fight against those who wish to see Canada torn apart.
Former Alberta premier Kenney changing security over privacy breach by separatists
CALGARY -- Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says reports that Alberta separatists are targeting and spreading his personal information has prompted him to alter his security but won't stop him from speaking out.
Calgary lifts water restrictions after 3 weeks as work continues to replace pipe
CALGARY -- Water restrictions have been lifted in Calgary and surrounding communities as work continues to replace an ailing water main.
Repair on Calgary water main nearly complete; restrictions may be lifted Thursday
CALGARY -- Calgarians are on track to be free of water restrictions ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend.
'It's ridiculous': U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic
COUTTS -- Amid the howling winds of the Sweet Grass Hills lies Border Road, a 14-kilometre ribbon of manicured gravel stretching between the United States and Canada.
Canadian army plans to boost activity at Alberta's massive CFB Suffield: commander
CALGARY -- A sprawling military training base in southern Alberta can expect to see more activity this summer, says the commander of the Canadian Army.
Report finds beloved Alberta T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct
A structural checkup on Tyra the Dinosaur has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles -- but is otherwise far from extinct.
Canadian army commander lists items for military modernization
CALGARY -- The commander of the Canadian Army told a defence industry conference Wednesday that the Forces will be forging ahead with purchases and investments as the country works toward modernization.
Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to livability tax in mountain community
CALGARY -- The Alberta Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal of the Town of Canmore's "livability tax."
'Nothing's changing': Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
CALGARY -- Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year.
Alberta UCP caucus has 'no business' signing separation vote petition: former premier
CALGARY -- Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says the governing United Conservative Party caucus has "no business" signing a petition to force a vote on the province quitting Canada.
'Completed two phases': Calgary's catastrophic water main repair nearing completion
CALGARY -- Calgarians will have to wait a little longer before water restrictions will be lifted after a catastrophic water main break a couple of weeks ago.
Calgary homeless outreach team desperate for new headquarters
CALGARY -- Chaz Smith has endured physical and verbal abuse, as well as countless hours in frigid temperatures helping the homeless, but it's a recent blow dealt by the City of Calgary that he's having a hard time shaking off.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
CALGARY -- The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in illegal or unethical behaviour.
'Downtowns can evolve': Calgary announces more downtown office space conversions
CALGARY -- Calgary's mayor says the conversion of vacant downtown office buildings has reached its mid-term goal.
Iconic Banff lake to be backdrop of new Alberta 'Strong and Free' licence plate
The Alberta government has introduced the winning contender in its new "Strong and Free" licence plate survey.
'It wasn't for nothing': Veterans thrilled with Remembrance Day turnout in Calgary
CALGARY -- Veterans say they were heartened by the support as thousands of Calgarians turned out on a bright, sunny day Tuesday to commemorate Remembrance Day.
'You have to adapt': Punk rock concerts, wrestling events keep Calgary legion afloat
CALGARY -- Phil MacAulay has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for the past 50 years, and even he's surprised at the measures his local branch has taken to keep the 103-year-old building alive.
New Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas increases margin of victory after recount
CALGARY -- Jeromy Farkas has been confirmed as Calgary's next mayor.
Recount to be held in Calgary mayoralty race after request from runner-up
CALGARY -- A recount in Calgary's mayoralty race is scheduled to take place Monday.
Calgary mayoralty race runner-up formally requesting a recount of Monday's results
CALGARY -- The runner-up in Calgary's mayoralty race has formally requested a recount.
'Humbled': Voters re-elect embattled mayor of Medicine Hat after council conflict
CALGARY -- The embattled mayor of Medicine Hat, Alta., fresh off her re-election campaign, says she hopes her council can undergo conflict resolution training after a tumultuous 18 months.
Edmonton, Calgary welcome new mayors following municipal votes in Alberta
CALGARY -- Calgary's new mayor says he has been given a mandate to work with - and challenge if necessary - the provincial and federal governments.
Candidates for mayor hope to reset dysfunctional Medicine Hat, Alta.
MEDICINE HAT -- Linnsie Clark says she's ready for round two.
'Catastrophic': Tour bus had brake problems before deadly Columbia Icefield rollover
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA -- A fatality inquiry heard Friday the driver of a tour bus complained about his brakes just days before it tumbled down an embankment in Jasper National Park, killing three people.
Tour bus had brake problems before deadly rollover at Columbia Icefield
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA -- A fatality inquiry has heard the driver of a tour bus complained about its brakes days before it tumbled down an embankment in Jasper National Park, killing three people.
Inquiry to hear about tour bus rollover at Columbia Icefield that killed three
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA -- A fatality inquiry is set to begin today into the deaths of three people on a tour bus that tumbled down a steep embankment at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.
'It's Nathan day': Calgary bridges named in honour of soldier killed in Afghanistan
CALGARY -- Rachel Herbert says her little brother was a rock star among soldiers.
Calgary bridges named in honour of soldier killed in Afghanistan
CALGARY -- Two bridges on a major ring road in northwest Calgary are being named in honour of a Canadian soldier killed fighting in Afghanistan.
Jason Kenney warns of 'deeply divisive' impact of a sovereignty referendum in Alberta
CALGARY -- Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney doesn’t mince words when asked about possible Alberta separation.
PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
CALGARY -- The leader of the Parti Quebecois says he sees possible areas of co-operation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith if he becomes Quebec premier next year.
'It's existential': Ukrainian soldiers get advanced engineering and medical training
WARSAW -- With the prolonged war in Ukraine intensifying and no end in sight, the training being provided to Ukrainian soldiers by Canadian Forces personnel is being honed to better reflect the needs on the battlefield.
'Just shoot me': Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
KYIV -- A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful recovery after receiving burns to nearly 30 per cent of his body in a Russian drone strike on Canada Day.
In Kyiv, Carney not ruling out Canadian troops in Ukraine if peace deal reached
KYIV -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada could deploy military troops to Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia.