Incendio en CFB Wainwright, choque de autobús mortal y alto voto anticipado: resumen semanal de Calgary

Alberta separatism question puts strain, tension on relationships

Katrina, who grew up in Nanton and now lives in Calgary, is a proponent of Alberta remaining in Canada. The majority of her family, including her mother Gabriele, is voting for a second, binding referendum on independence to be held.

Campaigns enter homestretch ahead of Alberta referendum Monday

After months of door-knocking, sign-raising and online debating, campaigns will make a final push to get out the vote in the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum.

Danielle Smith has said no to a second referendum. But that decision might not be hers to make

The premier's pledge raises questions about the fate of the original citizen’s initiative petition — still mired in litigation — that called for the vote in the first place.

Most Albertans expect to vote on separation again, new polling suggests

Premier Danielle Smith has said another vote on Alberta separatism won't occur while she's premier, if the remain side wins Monday's referendum. But new polling from Abacus Data suggests just 14 per cent of Albertans believe the debate will be settled for a generation or longer, even if the 'remain' side wins the vote.

Do Quebec sovereigntists compare to Alberta separatists?

With just days before Alberta’s vote on an independence referendum on Monday, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.

Smith, Carney pitch unity ahead of Alberta referendum

Alberta and Canada don't agree on everything, but they're on the same page when it comes to staying in Confederation, Premier Danielle Smith told a crowd at a Red Deer rally Friday, where Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed her pitch for unity.

Poilievre urges Albertans not to 'quit' on Canada ahead of separation vote

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney are in the province ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum, making last-ditch appeals to Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.

Alberta's former elections chief calls mail-in ballot rule a barrier

Alberta's former top election official says he has effectively lost his right to vote in the province's upcoming separation referendum because Elections Alberta won't allow mail-in ballots to be dropped off.

Alberta removes habitat protections for endangered greater sage grouse to support industrial development

Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been quietly removed by the Alberta government. Through amendments to the Public Lands Act in July, the province eliminated protections for greater sage grouse in designated protection and recovery zones. That same month, helium extraction company Thor Resources had a site approved within the bird's habitat.

Police release details on fiery, fatal bus crash in Calgary

Calgary police are still investigating what led to a collision between two city buses and multiple other vehicles on Thursday, where a significant fire and explosion left three dead and 16 injured.

3.7-magnitude earthquake felt in Banff, Canmore

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Banff and Canmore area early Friday morning. According to Natural Resources Canada, the earthquake happened about 35 kilometres north of Canmore at a depth of about five kilometres.

Lethbridge man gets 5-year sentence after trafficking, holding teens against their will

Skye Atoa, 51, has been sentenced to five years on numerous charges, including sex trafficking of a teenage girl, after police found three teenage girls who had been confined to his apartment.

Parks Canada investigation of Banff superintendent key for 'trust in public institutions': expert

Banff National Park superintendent Sal Rasheed is continuing to be investigated after he was photographed walking his dog Max off-leash.

Carney appeals for a 'decisive' vote to settle the Alberta independence question

The basic result of Monday's referendum is perhaps not in much doubt. But for the federalist side, if there is to be some hope of burying the question of Alberta sovereignty for the foreseeable future, the margin next week must be as decisive as possible.

Ottawa adding express entry points for permanent resident applicants in 'high-wage' jobs

Ottawa is adding new express entry points for some permanent residency applicants in "high-wage" jobs, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Friday.

Stampeders face Lions with playoff hopes on line

With their CFL playoff fate out of their hands, the Calgary Stampeders can only try to beat the surging B.C. Lions in their regular-season finale and see where they land.

Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation

Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.

As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report

McGill’s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.

Girlfriend of accused murderer said she was ordered to prepare fatal fentanyl hotshot

A key Crown witness who participated in the killing of Christopher Stevenson and was expected to testify about others’ alleged involvement instead repeatedly told jurors in Calgary Friday that she didn’t remember what happened, despite previously providing police with a statement and signing a court document outlining the graphic details of the homicide.

Boil water advisory issued for 100 homes in Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park

A boil water advisory is in effect for 100 homes in the communities of Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park. Repairs to the affected main will close all southbound lanes of 14th Street between 75 Avenue S.W. and Heritage Drive. S.W. until further notice.

From ‘killing the golden goose’ to better than ever: Has Alberta's relationship with Ottawa changed?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith once said Ottawa "couldn't help" but be fixated on "punishing" the energy sector. Now, she says Canada is working better than it ever has. So what changed? And will it stick?

Edmonton Elks to host CFL West final

The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West final for the first time in more than a decade.

Pro-independence rally outside Alberta's legislature building set for Saturday

A pro-independence group is set to hold a rally at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton Saturday afternoon, less than 48 hours before referendum day.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building its second largest Alberta temple in Lethbridge

The multi-storey Lethbridge temple will be the second largest in Alberta and third largest in Canada. It is expected to be completed sometime in 2028.

Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation

Polls suggest a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if that’s so, she expects everyone to accept it and move on.

How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes

It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured — pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.

Do Alberta’s temporary residents pay little tax, reap lots of benefits? We asked economists

The province has been sharing a lot of big dollar figures in the lead-up to the Oct. 19 referendum — many of them supporting the claim that temporary residents pay little in taxes compared to what they get out of provincially funded public and social services.

In Canada's drone-killing 'Sandbox,' companies compete for a $1M prize

As part of Canada's drive to jump-start a domestic defence drone industry, two dozen companies showcased their technologies and competed for a million-dollar prize at a military base in Suffield, Alta., over the last several weeks. CBC News visited the site of the competition, where Ukrainian representatives were there to observe the results — and offer their own experience in drone warfare.

Weather alert issued as gusts up to 100 km/h expected in parts of central, southern Alberta Saturday

Environment Canada issued a wind warning Saturday for parts of central, eastern and southern Alberta, with gusts expected to reaching up to 100 km/h in some areas.

How did a Calgary bus burst into flames, killing 3 people? | Hanomansing Live

A collision involving a Calgary transit bus led to a massive fire Thursday afternoon, killing three people. Fire investigator Kevin Wedick speaks about how the fuel lines connect in the bus and how this could be prevented in the future.

Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’

A chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. 

Two RCMP officers charged after N.W.T. man died in police custody in 2025

The Alberta RCMP says the two Yellowknife officers face charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life. 

Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base training area, officials say

Fatalities, injuries reported after incident at Alberta Canadian Forces base: Defence minister

Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty says deaths and injuries have occurred after “tragic events” at a Canadian Forces base in east-central Alberta on Saturday.

Deaths and injuries reported after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright

Acute Care Alberta said EMS crews were on the scene providing care and transports related to the emergency at CFB Wainwright, located southeast of Edmonton.

First Nations prepare to Rock the Vote in referendum

Ermineskin Cree Nation and Siksika Nation hosted information sessions for their community members for the referendum vote in Alberta on Oct. 19. Many say they are voting to protect treaties.

Save-On-Foods loyalty program members had personal information accessed in cybersecurity breach

A major Canadian supermarket chain has notified customers in its loyalty program that their personal information was accessed during a cybersecurity breach. The chain says it discovered the activity on one of its servers, which was "quickly contained" before launching an investigation.

Alberta separation referendum ‘not very likely’ new poll shows

Less than one quarter of Albertans support a separation vote, but support for the other nine questions on Monday’s referendum ballot continues to grow, a new survey shows.

On immigration, Danielle Smith is closer to Canadians than Mark Carney

A national debate on immigration will likely follow, especially if the Alberta referendum delivers majority support for some of these policy proposals.

Lions seek momentum for CFL’s West semifinal

The B.C. Lions conclude their CFL regular season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but their playoff path is set as host of the West Division semifinal.

Immigration referendum questions leave Alberta's agri-food sector on edge

Alberta farm producers — and the temporary foreign workers they rely on — are keeping a close eye on Monday's provincial referendum, as several ballot questions could significantly impact their operations.

Canadians react to CFB Wainwright explosion and fire

Work is still underway to maintain control of the fire and offers of condolences continue to pour in with dozens injured and at least seven dead.

Calgary Stampeders win and await playoff fate after 32-13

The Calgary Stampeders didn't know if they were done for the year after their regular-season finale in the CFL. They avoided elimination from playoff contention with a 32-13 victory over the visiting B.C. Lions on Saturday, but will spend a few days in football limbo during a season-ending bye week awaiting the outcome of next Friday's game between the Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9) to know their fate.

CFB Wainwright fire sparked by live training exercise, causes explosion: sources

At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.

4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital

Four members died in the incident at CFB Wainwright, with Alberta's premier saying more than three dozen have been injured and are in hospital.

Alberta’s referendum sees 1.3M votes cast in advance polls: elections body

A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.

CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base

As of Sunday afternoon in hospitals across Alberta, 19 patients were in critical condition, eight were stable, and 12 were being treated as outpatients.

Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memo

The training was to prepare the soldiers for deployment to Latvia in April and May to bolster the brigade there.