'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.
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Alberta UCP caucus has 'no business' signing separation vote petition: former premier
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. Kenney, in an interview Monday, said the party he helped create in 2017 and lead until 2022, was founded with the principle that it's committed to a strong Alberta within a united Canada...
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
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. Jason Kenney gave the remarks in an interview Thursday as the party he helped create - the United Conservatives - has 14 of its caucus...
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
A recount in Calgary's mayoralty race is scheduled to take place Monday. Sonya Sharp requested the recount after losing to Jeromy Farkas by 581 votes in the recent civic election. The city says the returning officer will make a recount of the votes cast at all voting stations after being satisfied that the margin of victory was within the required...
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.
Jason Kenney warns of 'deeply divisive' impact of a sovereignty referendum in Alberta
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney doesn't mince words when asked about possible Alberta separation. He says it's a historically discredited concept driven by a pocket of malcontents and guaranteed to shred the social fabric of the province it purports to champion. "It's bananas if we allow a tiny perennially angry minority to drag the whole province through a deeply divisive...
PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa
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. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became PQ leader five years ago, was a guest speaker today at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada could deploy military troops to Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia. Carney made the remarks at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting between the two.leaders in Kyiv, where the prime minister made an unannounced stop Sunday. When asked what kind of security guarantees Canada...
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.
In Kyiv trip, Carney does not rule out Canadian troops on ground in Ukraine
KYIV -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is not ruling out putting Canadian troops on the ground in Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia.
CP NewsAlert: Carney not ruling out Canadian troops on ground in Ukraine
KYIV -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is not ruling out putting Canadian troops on the ground in Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia.
Carney delivers message of solidarity in Ukraine on its Independence Day
Ukrainians should have no doubt about Canada's commitment to their country, Prime Minister Carney said on Sunday as he made a surprise visit to Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day. On what was his first trip to the war-torn nation, Carney gave a speech in Sophia Square in front of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "Mr. President, dear friends, my message...
Carney travels to Kyiv to show support for Ukraine on its Independence Day
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv on Sunday where he is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announce further details of new military assistance Canada promised in June. The trip marks the prime minister's first visit to the country and comes during a European trip that includes stops in Poland, Germany and Latvia. Carney was invited...
Carney delivers message of solidarity in Ukraine on its Independence Day
KYIV -- Ukrainians should have no doubt about Canada's commitment to their country, Prime Minister Carney said on Sunday as he made a surprise visit to Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day.
Carney travels to Kyiv to show support for Ukraine on its Independence Day
KYIV -- Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv on Sunday where he is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announce further details of new military assistance Canada promised in June.
'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk
INDUS -- Wayne Foster spent much of his life chasing the horizon as a fighter pilot, but he could be facing his toughest battle yet: parting with the warbird he built by hand.
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
Canada's top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high. NATO leaders -- including Canada -- have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the...
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
CALGARY -- Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.
Splat: Prime Minister Carney struggles to flip perfect pancake at Calgary Stampede
Prime Minister Mark Carney may be a deft hand when it comes to handling finances, but he proved Saturday that his flapjack flipping could use some work. Carney attended a pancake breakfast Saturday hosted by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, which attracted a crowd of about 200 people. "The grill's hot," Carney told onlookers. "You guys ready?"
Splat: Prime Minister Carney struggles to flip perfect pancake at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY -- Prime Minister Mark Carney may be a deft hand when it comes to handling finances, but he proved Saturday that his flapjack flipping could use some work.
Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit
CALGARY -- More than 50 Sikh protesters continued their demonstration Tuesday outside Calgary city hall on the second and final day of the G7 leaders' summit.
Sikh protests set to continue in Calgary as Indian PM Modi arrives for G7 summit
CALGARY -- Some Sikhs say they plan to continue protests in Calgary on Tuesday, condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he visits the G7 leaders' summit.
Activists rally in Calgary during G7 summit to protest India PM Modi
CALGARY -- More than 100 Sikhs waved blue and yellow Khalistan flags and held up posters Monday condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the G7 leaders' summit.
'Say something': Protesters gather as G7 leaders' summit gets underway in Alberta
As world leaders gather at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Lesley Boyer has a message. The Calgary grandmother is angry that U.S. President Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada becoming his country's 51st state. Sitting in a wheelchair at Calgary City Hall on Sunday, Boyer held up a sign with an expletive aimed at Trump. "I've been waving my...
'Say something': Protesters gather as G7 leaders' summit gets underway in Alberta
CALGARY -- As world leaders gather at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Lesley Boyer has a message.
'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary
Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta. Corbin Johnson wants to catch a glimpse of the plane carrying U.S. President Donald Trump.
'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary
CALGARY -- Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7
CALGARY -- Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary
Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary Sunday to discuss partnerships and to get their input for his plans to make Canada an energy superpower. Carney, in his first visit to Calgary since being sworn in as prime minister, held a closed door roundtable with more than two dozen members of the energy sector...
Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary
CALGARY -- Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary Sunday to discuss partnerships and to get their input for his plans to make Canada an energy superpower.
New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it's time for some quick wins
CALGARY -- Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den Friday and spoke to oil and gas executives in Calgary about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower.
New energy minister tells oil and gas executives it's time for some quick wins
CALGARY -- Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den in Calgary and spoke to oil and gas executives about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower.
New federal energy minister tells oil and gas executives it was some for quick wins
CALGARY -- Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den in Calgary and spoke to oil and gas executives about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower.
'A first step': Crowsnest Pass mayor excited about Northback drilling approval
CALGARY -- The mayor of Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta says the Alberta Energy Regulator's approval of a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is long overdue.
'A little bummed out': MP-elect Corey Hogan hoped for more Liberals in Calgary
CALGARY -- Corey Hogan was bleary-eyed and a little nervous the day after winning the only Liberal seat in Calgary.
Judge weighs bylaw fine for company in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
CALGARY -- A commercial kitchen company pleaded guilty Thursday to four bylaw offences after a massive E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill.
Guilty pleas to bylaw charges in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
CALGARY -- A commercial kitchen company in Calgary pleaded guilty Thursday to four bylaw offences after a massive E. coli outbreak at daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill.
Guilty pleas in case of E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
CALGARY -- A commercial kitchen company in Calgary has pleaded guilty to four charges after a massive E. coli outbreak at daycares led to hundreds of children falling ill.