Separatism, Sports & Surprises — Your Calgary Week in Review

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.

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 to hold fall referendum on whether to have binding referendum on separating from Canada

Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will be able to vote in the fall on whether they want the province to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada

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.

Alberta premier says she'll campaign for pro-Canada side but added referendum question to resolve debate

Carney says Alberta plays 'essential' role in building Canada after premier announces referendum question

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is essential to making Canada better, advocating on Friday for national unity amid resurrected separation fears.

Have you applied for FSCD in Alberta? CBC News wants to hear your experience

Alberta's Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program funds respite for families and therapy or other support for children with disabilities. But advocates say the waitlist for support has been growing. We're hoping you'll tell us what you've experienced and what difference that has made for you and your children.

14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backslide

More than a dozen Liberal MPs sent a letter to the prime minister at the end of April, before he signed the latest agreement with the Alberta government, to offer some recommendations — but also to express their unease with the situation.

Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer

Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.

City investigating CTrain collision that sent pedestrian to hospital with life-threatening injuries

The city is investigating after a CTrain struck a pedestrian in downtown Calgary on Thursday evening. The pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Alberta’s referendum question could ‘chill’ private investment, expert says

With Alberta moving closer toward a referendum vote to potentially leave Canada, experts say there could be a 'chill' among private investors in some nation-building projects.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism referendum

Premier Danielle Smith answered questions and providing more information about the Alberta separatism question being added to the October referendum.

Read Danielle Smith’s full address on Alberta’s future

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a lengthy address defending a proposed referendum question on separation while urging Albertans to remain in Canada.

Alberta must be ‘at the centre’ of making Canada better, Carney says

Albertans are set to go to the polls this fall to answer a series of referendum questions, including whether or not to vote — at a future date — to leave Canada.

Ticks are coming for you: Experts warn tick-related illnesses rising across Canada

From Lyme disease to rare red meat allergies, experts say expanding tick populations are creating new health risks across Canada.

Edmonton dog owner found guilty in fatal dog attack that killed 11-year-old boy

An Edmonton judge has found a dog owner guilty of criminal negligence causing death after a fatal dog attack killed an 11-year-old boy in 2024.

First Nations leaders, scholar push back on Alberta's planned vote on independence referendum

In separate interviews, Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations and Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said they do not believe Alberta can separate.

Calgary will be hit first and hardest by separatist debate, mayor says

After Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her government will add a question about whether to pursue separating from Canada to this fall's referendum ballot, CBC News heard from people around Calgary about how they think the vote will affect the city's future.

Danielle Smith's wishful thinking: her separation vote loses, and that's the end of it

Alberta premier and others believe the independence movement might wither after a defeat. That hasn't happened in other separatist movements.

Opposition accuses Premier Danielle Smith of gaslighting: ‘Albertans are not idiots’

There was lots of backlash Friday against Premier Danielle Smith's decision to hold a referendum that could lead to Alberta's independence, but Smith is standing firm.

Illegal cigarettes with ‘gigantic’ profit margin are costing Canadians billions

The sale of counterfeit cigarettes is rising in Canada, despite fewer people smoking them, a study found. Advocates are calling for legislative reform to stop this trade.

Edmonton dog owner guilty of criminal negligence in death of 11-year-old Kache Grist

Kache Grist, 11, from B.C. was visiting his dad in Edmonton over spring break when the homeowner's Cane Corso dogs mauled the child to death.

Parks Canada shares details on man’s Columbia Icefield death earlier this month

Parks Canada says a group was descending the Athabasca Glacier from the south ridge of Mount Andromeda. They were approaching the top of the highest icefall when the accident happened.

Redblacks down Alouettes 27-12 in pre-season game

Keelan White caught a pair of touchdown passes for the Ottawa Redblacks in a 27-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes in a C-F-L pre-season game Friday.

Can a province just decide to leave Canada? Here's what the law says

With the possibility of two separation referendums on the horizon, Canadians could be forgiven for wondering what would happen if voters in one province or another decide they no longer want to be a part of Canada. Here's what the law says would happen.

Grizzly bear bluff charge closes popular stretch of Kananaskis highway

A grizzly bear bluff charge has shut down the stretch of Highway 40 from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to the Highwood Pass.

'A nice return on investment': Meet southern Alberta's sports magnate

Medicine Hat, Alta., businessman Bill Yuill is celebrating his first Western Hockey League championship with the Everett Silvertips after decades spent owning multiple hockey and baseball teams.

More Canadians are struggling with debt. But there is help available

More than 37,000 people filed for insolvency in Canada in the first three months of 2026, the highest number of consumer insolvencies since 2009. Experts say many people don’t seek the help they need.

Hicks scores two TDs as Argos bounce Tiger-Cats

Sam Hicks scored two touchdowns to lead the Toronto Argonauts past the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20-10 on Saturday in the first CFL exhibition game for both teams.

Here's how Alberta zoos are protecting birds from avian flu

Zoos and wildlife facilities in Alberta are taking steps to protect their birds from avian flu. Outbreaks on commercial poultry operations in Alberta have been detected east of Edmonton and near Ribstone Creek in east-central Alberta on May 11, and northeast of Drumheller on May 16.

Weather experts concerned about public safety as Environment Canada disbands radar research team

From hail sizes to wind speeds, weather radars help Environment and Climate Change Canada track storms and issue public warnings. But the organization has recently disbanded its radar research team. Meanwhile, it's begun leaning on AI to help make forecasting more accurate. Weather experts say the changes will affect the country.

Edmonton researchers find why old buildings might give you the creeps

Rodney Schmaltz, a psychology professor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, is interested in why some people believe in the paranormal. He and his colleagues studied the effect of infrasound on the body and mind.

E-bike battery fires are a hazard across Canada. These companies are pitching solutions

Fires and explosions from lithium batteries for e-bikes have led to millions in damage and even deaths across Canada. Fire chiefs have voiced concerns and e-bikes face bans in some buildings and transit. Two companies say they have a safer solution, with added benefits for e-bike riders.

Poilievre comes out swinging against CRTC's 'Netflix tax,' says it could derail U.S. trade talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding Prime Minister Mark Carney step in and overrule the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as it forces mostly American web giants pay more to fund homegrown programming.

Campaign to keep Alberta in Canada launches, after Danielle Smith vows to put province's future to a vote

Premier Danielle Smith has said the more than 400,000 signatures the Forever Canadian petition garnered, and the roughly 300,000 signatures the Stay Free Alberta petition got, indicates that more than 700,000 Albertans want to put the province's future in Confederation on a ballot this fall.

Western premiers to meet in Alberta amid pipeline tensions between Smith and Eby

Premiers representing the western provinces will gather in Kananaskis for a two-day meeting starting Monday. Both B.C. Premier David Eby and Alberta Danielle Smith have said it could be a little awkward.

‘Forever Canadian’ group launches provincewide ‘unity bus’ campaign

Alberta's former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk said his Forever Canadian campaign will see him and hundreds of volunteers zigzagging from the province's north to the south.

Western premiers set to meet in Alberta as province deals with separatism question

A spokesperson for the premier's office said the meeting is to focus on issues like trade and the economy, but other leaders expect to discuss the issue of separatism in Alberta.