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Banff grizzly cub struck by train in 'heartbreaking' loss for sensitive species

A grizzly bear cub has been struck and killed by a train in Banff National Park, where Parks Canada has recorded 19 grizzly deaths on tracks since 2005.

Child taken to hospital after being bitten by police dog in southeast Calgary

A young girl was taken to hospital on Wednesday after being bitten by a Calgary police service dog. Police say the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the incident.

What tech CEOs want from the new federal AI strategy

As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion.

Calgary public, Catholic school trustees welcome ‘long due’ increases to local school budgets

Calgary’s two largest school districts are considering budgets with double-digit growth for next school year as they face increasing enrolment and hiring sprees.

Danielle Smith to address Alberta as separatists issue referendum threat

Premier Danielle Smith will address Albertans Thursday after a whirlwind day in which two ministers announced their resignation and separatists threatened her ouster.

Nixon goes to finance, LaGrange swaps health roles in Alberta cabinet shuffle

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reassigned about one-quarter of her front bench in Calgary on Thursday, including several key ministers.

Alberta to hold consultation sessions this year on future plans for dealing with oilsands tailings ponds

The Alberta government has announced it will be launching engagement sessions this year as it develops a long-term plan to manage tailings ponds and mine wastewater from the oilsands.

Keyera, AltaGas and CN partner on new $240M rail terminal project

The terminal is expected to provide transportation for around 45,000 barrels per day of propane and butane from the Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., region to West Coast export facilities.

Alberta RCMP report 6 traffic fatalities, issue hundreds of tickets over the long weekend

There were 25 collisions resulting in six fatalities and a number of injuries over the long weekend, but according to the Alberta RCMP the Victoria Day weekend is traditionally challenging for the traffic unit.

Calgary officer cleared after police dog mistakenly takes down nine-year-old girl

A nine-year-old girl who was attacked by a Calgary police dog while officers were chasing a suspected car thief was a case of a "confluence of errors," Alberta's police watchdog said in a report released Wednesday.

Long distance love of Habs delivers life lessons for season ticket holder in Calgary

Robert Hing is a Montreal Canadiens season ticket holder living in Calgary. He makes the cross-country trip several times a year to cheer on his beloved bleu-blanc-rouge and is enjoying their run to the Eastern Conference Final.

Alberta legislative committee debating pro-Canada petition meeting Thursday afternoon

Poilievre says he'll campaign to keep Alberta in the 'Canadian family' as a referendum looms

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he will campaign across Alberta encouraging the people in his home province to stay in Canada if there's a referendum on separation this fall.

Calgary drug dealer found guilty of murder and attempted murder

After deliberating for nearly two full days, jurors in Paulos Berhe's second-degree murder trial found the Calgary man guilty.

All Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay in Canada, Pierre Poilievre says

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separatist referendum campaign in the province.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles cabinet following 2 resignations

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has shuffled her cabinet following Wednesday's resignation by two of her ministers who said they will not be running in the next provincial election.

Ticats pleased to finally be playing an opponent

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' first exhibition game comes at a good time for head coach Scott Milanovich.

Opening of new thrift store in Calgary being called a ‘win, win, win’

There was a special ribbon cutting held in Calgary on Thursday to celebrate the opening of a unique new thrift store run by the Calgary-based Women In Need Society.

Cabinet minister who introduced Alberta separation vote says he wants a united Canada

The Alberta cabinet minister who introduced a motion calling on Premier Danielle Smith to hold referendum on separation claims he will fight for Canada to remain united.

Man dies after falling into glacier crevasse in Jasper National Park

RCMP said the victim, who had been snowboarding with two friends, was a 38-year-old man who was a citizen of the Czech Republic but lived in Revelstoke, B.C.

Orphaned grizzly bear cubs make their public debut at the Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo introduced two of its newest residents to the public this week. Turner and Fitz are a pair of grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned last fall near Diamond Valley.

Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment, concern

From bewilderment to confusion, Albertans are reacting to Premier Smith's announcement this fall's referendum will include a question on holding a separate separatism referendum.

North of 60 Project supports residents in Canada’s north

The shipment is going to the remote hamlet of Ulukhaktok, on Victoria Island in the Northwest Territories.

Should we stay or go? Albertans to vote on separatism in referendum

Albertans will be faced with the question of staying in Canada or holding a future separatism vote in this fall’s referendum, Premier Danielle Smith revealed Thursday night.

Okotoks family speaks out after driver hits a teen pedestrian from behind

Cheyanne Reardon was taken to Alberta Children’s Hospital where she was treated for her injuries, including a sprained wrist and a gash on her forehead that needed 52 stiches.