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.
'Vote like Canada depends on it': Carney tells Alberta referendum rally
Prime Minister Mark Carney told thousands rallying in Calgary on Thursday night that Albertans should vote to keep the province in Canada, arguing that failing to do so would cause "deep division and great uncertainty." "Vote like Canada depends on it," he told a crowd of roughly 5,000 people. "Because it does." Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally ahead...
Carney hits Calgary to stump for unity, gets swarmed by selfie-seeking well-wishers
Prime Minister Mark Carney was swamped by selfie-seeking well-wishers Thursday as he toured through Alberta's largest city to rally the pro-Canada vote ahead of Monday's referendum on separation. Carney urged Albertans to not only vote for Confederation, but to also reject the nine other questions on the ballot involving immigration and the Constitution. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she needs...
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
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. Smith was the opening speaker at a virtual assembly discussing Alberta's future in Canada, an event co-hosted by former Opposition leader and conservative elder statesman Preston Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon...
'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.
'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans. Thomas Lukaszuk, a former deputy premier of Alberta, said Carney is showing "there is someone at the helm" by standing up for Canadians in trade negotiations with the White House...
Carney says Canada will need millions of drones, promises closer work with Ukraine
Canada will work with Ukraine to produce "millions" of drones for the Canadian military, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday in Calgary after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "I have to confess that our Armed Forces currently have but 2,000 drones in our inventory. In the years to come, we will need millions," Carney said. He also promised more...
Carney tells Zelenskyy Canada will help Ukraine rebuild
CALGARY -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Canada on Thursday for offering air defence as the two nations announced a joint statement on energy co-operation.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet with Carney in Calgary, address cabinet in Banff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary this morning before addressing cabinet members gathered in Banff, Alta. Zelenskyy arrived in Calgary on Wednesday night after travelling to Iceland and Norway. He and his wife, Olena Zelenska, are also set to visit Toronto and North Bay, Ont., before leaving Friday.
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
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. Kenney, in an interview Tuesday, said Canada has the power to really put the squeeze on the U.S. through oil and gas exports. "You don't deal with an aggressive attack on your economy...
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
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. Carney, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at his side, announced $510 million in federal funding for municipalities to build water and wastewater infrastructure to support new homes. "Strong...
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.
Carney perfects flipping Stampede flapjacks as separatists host similar breakfast
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. Carney attended one of the final Stampede breakfasts of the year at the Sunnyside Hillhurst Community Association. He has waited a year for a do-over after facing some challenges with his pancake flipping...
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.
'It's looking good': Carney chats pipelines while mingling at Calgary Stampede
Prime Minister Mark Carney, on the heels of a trip to the Middle East, landed Saturday night at the Calgary Stampede where he ate mini doughnuts, watched chuckwagon races — and talked pipelines. "It's good to be back," said Carney, wearing a white hat and a belt buckle, as he walked the Stampede grounds and was welcomed by some in...
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
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. The campaign is called "Let Alberta Decide." Organizers promise it will be serious, fact-based initiative to persuade people that Alberta has the workforce, the financial wherewithal, and the energy and agriculture resources...
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.
'We panic': Smith offers insights into deal with Donald Trump and trade threats
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. Smith, speaking at the New North America summit, says negotiators need to recognize that Trump, as a businessman, has many options. "He always had a plan A, a plan B and plan C, all of...
Alberta town orders removal of pro-separation billboard, calling it a 'nuisance'
The man who paid for a billboard urging Alberta leave Canada says the Town of Taber is ordering it be taken down. Cory Morgan says the town sent a letter last week ordering the billboard be removed. The billboard, located on town land, shows the Alberta shield surrounded by the words: Send Ottawa a Message: Choose Alberta. Morgan says the...
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.
Eby questions western Canadian premiers meeting agenda amid Alberta separation talk
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's wondering why western Canadian premiers are meeting in Alberta to talk co-operation when the host premier wants to test separation. "To say that this is the worst time to begin testing the bonds that hold this country together is a significant understatement," he said. "It empowers the people who would break our country...
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they're eyeing a fall 2027 start date for construction of a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast.
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they're eyeing a fall 2027 start date for construction of a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast. It's part of a plan to accomplish the remaining steps of the landmark energy deal they signed last fall. There is to be a new scheme for carbon emissions pricing in...
'Kicking it into gear': Jason Kenney says pro-Canada forces must counter separatism
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. Kenney, also a former federal cabinet minister, shared a stage at the University of Calgary on Monday with an unlikely ally -- Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan. "We may just be 150 days away from...
'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
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. "I'm not someone to live in fear," Kenney said Thursday in a phone interview from Ottawa. "In fact, it only encourages me to double down on however I can...
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
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. The shared road is on the Montana side, but Alberta maintains it. North of the road lives Ross Ford. On the south, it's Roger Horgus.
'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
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.