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Weekly Calgary May 4 - May 10, 2026

¡La semana de altibajos en Calgary — Deportes, seguridad y mucho más!

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¡Los sueños de la Copa Grey están vivos en Calgary! Los Stampeders de Calgary se están preparando para tener la oportunidad de albergar la Copa Grey en su propia ciudad, con la mirada puesta en el trabajo duro y la concentración durante el campo de entrenamiento. Esta podría ser una temporada clave para el equipo — ¡esperemos que traigan una victoria para los aficionados! ¡El futuro energético de Alberta está en juego! La primera ministra Danielle Smith espera que un acuerdo con Ottawa sobre un nuevo oleoducto apacigüe a quienes piden una mayor autonomía provincial. Si tiene éxito, este acuerdo podría redefinir las relaciones entre el gobierno federal y provincial — o al menos darle a los albertanos un poco más de voz en los asuntos que afectan su sector energético. ¡El crimen juvenil está en aumento en Calgary! Un informe preocupante de la policía de Calgary revela un aumento drástico en los delitos violentos entre los jóvenes, con delitos que casi se han duplicado en la última década. Esta alarmante tendencia plantea preguntas sobre el compromiso juvenil y los sistemas de apoyo en nuestras comunidades — ¿qué dice esto sobre los recursos asignados al crecimiento y la seguridad de nuestros hijos? ¡La familia del fútbol se une en torno a un joven luchador! La comunidad de fútbol de las escuelas secundarias de Calgary muestra su fuerza apoyando a Kane Hart, de 17 años, diagnosticado con un linfoma en etapa 4. Sus compañeros de equipo y entrenadores se han unido para demostrar que en tiempos difíciles, la comunidad realmente lo es todo. ¡El odio no tiene cabida en nuestras comunidades! Un asalto agravado posterior a las oraciones del viernes en una mezquita de St. Albert es un recordatorio contundente de los desafíos que enfrentan muchas comunidades marginadas. Mientras la policía investiga, la población musulmana local se une, decidida a levantarse contra el odio. ¡Las carreteras de Calgary se están volviendo mortales! La ciudad está en camino de establecer un nuevo y sombrío récord de muertes en sus carreteras, con casi 900 accidentes ya reportados este año. Es un llamado de atención para que los conductores prioricen la seguridad y para que los funcionarios de la ciudad consideren medidas más estrictas — antes de que se pierdan más vidas. ¡Una sexta elección global podría redefinir a los Flames! A medida que los Flames se preparan para el draft de la NHL, su sexta selección general podría ser la clave para cambiar su fortuna. Los aficionados están emocionados — ¿podría ser esta la chispa que los Flames necesitan para reavivar sus esperanzas de playoffs? ¡Los problemas de ciberseguridad llegan a casa! Un ciberataque significativo que afecta a las principales universidades canadienses plantea alarmas sobre la seguridad de nuestros datos mientras estudiantes y personal luchan por proteger su información. Este incidente no solo afecta la integridad académica, sino que también plantea preocupaciones sobre la privacidad personal en nuestro mundo cada vez más digital. ¡El drama de la demanda del ex CEO de AHS continúa! Tras un prolongado viaje legal, la demanda por despido injustificado que involucra al exjefe de salud de Alberta sigue atrapada en nudos burocráticos. El resultado podría establecer precedentes sobre cómo se manejan los despidos del servicio público en el futuro. ¡Sobrevivientes comparten su historia después de una pesadilla en un crucero! Canadienses varados en un crucero golpeado por un brote de hantavirus finalmente regresan a casa. Su experiencia arroja luz sobre los riesgos de salud asociados con los viajes y la importancia de mantener estrictos protocolos de seguridad. ¡Un salvavidas para Canada Post! El gobierno federal aprueba 673 millones de dólares para estabilizar los servicios de Canada Post en medio de dificultades financieras continuas. Este apoyo es crucial para mantener servicios de correo de los que muchos canadienses dependen a diario. ¡El espíritu comunitario brilla en la Alberta rural! La compra de una oficina de correos por parte de un pueblo de Alberta para mantenerla abierta ejemplifica cómo las pequeñas ciudades se unen para preservar servicios vitales. Este esfuerzo de base es un testamento al poder del compromiso y la cooperación comunitaria. ¡Las preocupaciones ambientales locales alimentan debates sobre oleoductos! A medida que el gobierno federal propone nuevas medidas para las revisiones de proyectos energéticos, el impacto en el paisaje natural de Alberta se convierte en un tema candente. Equilibrar el crecimiento económico con la conservación del medio ambiente es un delicado equilibrio que necesita ser manejado con cuidado. ¡Voces por la comunidad! Los esfuerzos del personal de la Dene Tha' Community School para cubrir protestas y anuncios de emergencia destacan la importancia de la comunicación precisa en tiempos de crisis. Su compromiso asegura que información vital llegue a quienes más la necesitan — un verdadero servicio comunitario.

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Poilievre tells Conservatives he will stay on and 'keep fighting' after Carney secures majority

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made the case for his continuing leadership to party faithful Thursday, saying he will keep fighting the Liberals even after party turbulence on his watch helped deliver Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government.

General May 7, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gets top secret security clearance

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been given top secret-level security clearance by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, weeks after she told reporters she wanted it to receive briefings on foreign interference.

General May 8, 2026

Separatist activist quits chamber of commerce amid Centurion Project probes

Tim Hoven spoke at several events held by the group at the centre of allegations of abuse of Alberta's voter list.

General May 8, 2026

Second bear encounter adds to warnings, closure in Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks has closed Tryst Lake parking lot, and issued a warning for Mount Shark Road and Mount Engadine Lodge in Spray Valley Provincial Park after a person was bluff charged by a bear in the area.

General May 8, 2026

ASIRT investigating after Calgary police dog bites teen

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after an on-duty police dog bit a teenage girl early Sunday morning at Glamorgan School, resulting in her being transported to hospital.

General May 8, 2026

Surge pricing or higher costs for longer rides? Calgary Transit considering fare structure changes

Calgary Transit is considering Uber-like surge pricing that could see riders pay higher fares at certain times of the day, as well as pay more to travel farther across the city. The agency will consult riders in the months ahead, before submitting a new fare strategy for approval early next year.

General May 8, 2026

Reforms should target disinformation that undermines voters' trust, says elections chief

The head of Elections Canada says the Liberals' proposed electoral reform law doesn't adequately address concerns about bad actors attempting to sow doubt about the country's electoral system.

General May 8, 2026

After his personal info may have been exposed by Alberta separatists, Kenney says he thinks it was no accident

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says he is taking security precautions and mulling civil action.

General May 8, 2026
Calgary high school football community comes together to support sidelined player

Calgary high school football community comes together to support sidelined player

On Friday night, as teams hit the field at Shouldice Park, all proceeds from sales at the concession, Birdie, will go to Kane Hart's family.

News May 7, 2026
City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone

City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone

Calgary Transit officials are recommending a regular fare of $4 for the downtown segment, which is expected to generate an additional $5 million per year. 

Politics May 7, 2026

Fewer Albertans dying due to COVID-19, statistics show. But experts warn the risk isn’t gone

Alberta’s COVID-19 death toll continues to decline. While the trend is positive news, experts warn most of these deaths are still preventable and the threat is far from over.

General May 8, 2026

This woman’s identity was stolen in a CRA hack. Why hasn’t the impostor been charged in her case?

A B.C. nurse whose identity was stolen after her Canada Revenue Agency account was hacked says the CRA seems uninterested in pursuing the impostor who stole the public’s money after receiving a bogus refund in her name.

General May 8, 2026
From foster care to CFL: Dante Daniels’ journey

From foster care to CFL: Dante Daniels’ journey

Dante Daniels is the first to admit he was an emotional kid. He was so quick to tears, he says, that his foster family used to jokingly tease him whenever the waterworks started.

Sports May 8, 2026
Popular Montreal women’s sports hub Le Nadia promises to reopen after sudden closure

Popular Montreal women’s sports hub Le Nadia promises to reopen after sudden closure

The Hochelaga sports bar opened in December after becoming one of the city's first venues dedicated exclusively to broadcasting women's sports.

Canada May 8, 2026

Referendum bid by Alberta separatists stuck in legal limbo, even if petition has enough names

A legal case brought by First Nations over treaty rights prompted a temporary injunction in April. What happens next?

General May 8, 2026

Appeal court increases sentence for Alberta man who cut off woman's finger, forced her to eat it

An appeal court in Alberta has nearly doubled the sentence for a man who cut off a woman's finger and then forced her to eat her own severed digit, saying in a ruling that the original judge downplayed the victim's suffering and terror.

General May 8, 2026

University of Alberta among Canadian universities targeted in cyberattack

The University of Alberta is among more than 9,000 educational institutions implicated in a cybersecurity breach that caused chaos on campuses across Canada and beyond.

General May 8, 2026

RCMP pilot sees officers once again live in remote part of northeastern Alberta that they serve

For the first time in nearly two decades, RCMP officers who serve in a remote part of northeastern Alberta will once again be living next to the residents of the region they serve. As part of a six-month pilot project launched last month, Mounties are now living in Conklin, a hamlet located more than 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.

General May 8, 2026

One model train show, years of pride on the line

Supertrain, one of Canada's largest model train shows, drew more than 100 exhibitors to Calgary this year. Among them was Calgary Model Trainmen, showcasing an evolving railroad layout built over two decades. The club came hoping to win the best layout award, but for some members, this hobby means more than a trophy.

General May 8, 2026

Danielle Smith says she hopes MOU can be finalized in 'next number of days'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she hopes the memorandum of understanding between her province and the federal government can be completed soon because Albertans need to see that "Canada can work."

General May 8, 2026

After more than a year of litigation, former AHS CEO’s wrongful dismissal lawsuit has much to sort out

Civil cases, especially complex ones, can take years to weave through the legal system. But 14 months after Athana Mentzelopoulos launched her wrongful dismissal suit, many Albertans may wonder about the status of the high-profile case.

General May 8, 2026
Calgary on pace to set new record for number of deaths on city roads

Calgary on pace to set new record for number of deaths on city roads

Calgary is on pace to set a new record for the number of people killed on the city's roads in 2026, and reducing the disturbing trend will take time, one researcher says.

Traffic May 8, 2026
As condo prices fall, potential buyers should factor in rising fees, experts say

As condo prices fall, potential buyers should factor in rising fees, experts say

Condo prices have steadily fallen over the past year, leaving first-time buyers in a good position. But condo fees are rising and special assessments are becoming more common.

Consumer May 8, 2026

Calgary's free fare zone one step closer to last stop

A mainstay along Seventh Avenue for the last four decades, Calgary's CTrain free fare zone could soon be eliminated. City council now gets the final say.

General May 8, 2026
Pipeline company Enbridge unfazed by rival oil shipping projects

Pipeline company Enbridge unfazed by rival oil shipping projects

Oil and gas pipeline company Enbridge says its unfazed by rival expansions likely to jockey for oilsands producers' business, adding stepped-up competition is a good sign.

Money May 8, 2026

Ottawa proposes suite of measures to streamline project approvals, complete review process within 1 year

The federal government is proposing legislative changes to streamline the review process for major projects, including energy projects such as pipelines. The changes are aimed at completing these reviews within a year.

General May 8, 2026
Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks headlines Canada's roster for the world hockey championships in Switzerland.

Sports May 8, 2026

B.C. shopper worries about rise of online retailers as liquidation starts at Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all of its 128 stores, including Bootlegger.

General May 8, 2026

Feds greenlight $673M to keep Canada Post afloat this year

The federal government is handing hundreds of millions of dollars to Canada Post to keep the money-bleeding mail service afloat for the current fiscal year.

General May 9, 2026
Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast

Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast

Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.

Money May 8, 2026
Calgary police report an increase in violent crime committed by youth

Calgary police report an increase in violent crime committed by youth

The latest stats from Calgary police show a disturbing trend involving youth crime in the city — it has shifted away from property crime and towards more violent crimes.

Crime May 8, 2026
Feds want pipeline projects reviewed by energy regulator instead of impact agency

Feds want pipeline projects reviewed by energy regulator instead of impact agency

The proposal would undo the move the Liberals made eight years ago to create the Impact Assessment Agency as a one-stop shop for all national project reviews.

Politics May 8, 2026

Danielle Smith says working out differences with feds key to quelling Alberta separatism

Premier Danielle Smith said Friday that she and Prime Minister Mark Carney are committed to working through the issues between Alberta and Ottawa as separatist sentiment rises in her province.

General May 9, 2026
Attack after Friday prayers at St. Albert mosque leads to aggravated assault charge

Attack after Friday prayers at St. Albert mosque leads to aggravated assault charge

The victim and his wife were leaving Friday prayers at the Muslim Association of St. Albert when another man allegedly drove up, blocked their vehicle and began shouting.

Crime May 8, 2026
Lethbridge police charge man with sexual assault, say there may be more victims

Lethbridge police charge man with sexual assault, say there may be more victims

Lethbridge police have charged a man from Fort Macleod with sexually assaulting two women and say they believe there may be more victims.

Crime May 8, 2026

CSIS director says Alberta referendum vulnerable to foreign interference

The head of Canada's intelligence agency says Alberta's potential secession vote is susceptible to disinformation and foreign interference from players like Russia.

General May 9, 2026

A cyberattack hit universities worldwide, including top Canadian schools. Here's what we know

Thousands of schools around the globe, including in Canada, have been hit by a massive cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, an online learning-management system that connects millions of students with their instructors.

General May 9, 2026

From protest coverage to emergency updates: Behind the mic at the Dene Tha’ Community School

Teenagers are running a radio station in the First Nations community of Chateh, 850 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. They hope to keep the residents informed in the event of flooding and wildfire that could threaten the northern Alberta reserve.

General May 9, 2026

This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

Residents of Rolling Hills, Alta., have purchased the trailer that houses their Canada Post outlet in hopes of keeping it viable as the Crown corporation looks to cuts with a nationwide review of facilities and service levels. Community groups raised $30,000 to buy the structure from the retired postmaster.

General May 9, 2026

Flames looking to make most of selecting 6th overall in NHL draft lottery

The Calgary Flames will select sixth overall in the upcoming NHL Draft after dropping two places in the league's draft lottery on Tuesday. The team has a strong prospect pool but, according to one expert, lacks a true future star.

General May 9, 2026

Crowd mourns 2 young children at candlelight vigil in Calgary Friday night

Friday night was emotional for a large crowd who gathered in northwest Calgary for a candlelight vigil, paying tribute to two young children who were allegedly killed by their father.

General May 9, 2026
Questions raised around who can access Alberta’s out-of-country health care funding

Questions raised around who can access Alberta’s out-of-country health care funding

Tamara Polo lived a full and busy life, but that all came to halt when she was hit as a pedestrian in a parking lot in September of 2023.

Health May 9, 2026
All CFL teams slated to open training camp Sunday

All CFL teams slated to open training camp Sunday

 

Sports May 9, 2026

It's unclear if Canada will restrict vape flavours, despite federal promise

The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they'll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen — despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country's staggering youth vaping rate.

General May 10, 2026

As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends

"How do I meet new people?" That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.

General May 10, 2026
Smith hopes pipeline will lead to more Ottawa ‘accommodations’ for Alberta

Smith hopes pipeline will lead to more Ottawa ‘accommodations’ for Alberta

The Alberta premier said she hopes an energy agreement that includes a new pipeline to the West Coast is reached soon, and affirmed that the government will not own it.

Politics May 10, 2026

Canadians on a plane home after being stuck on cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak

General May 10, 2026
B.C. Lions looking to build as training camp opens

B.C. Lions looking to build as training camp opens

 There were ample lessons for the B.C. Lions to learn under rookie head coach Buck Pierce last season. 

Sports May 10, 2026
Stampeders prepare with home Grey Cup the goal

Stampeders prepare with home Grey Cup the goal

 A Grey Cup game in their city is on the horizon. The Calgary Stampeders plan to keep their heads down and do the work to play in it.

Sports May 10, 2026