Officer to Face Trial, Teens Charged in E‑bike Chase & Bird Migration — Calgary Wednesday

155 people used this Banff temporary housing program last year. Now it's been suspended

A short-term housing program in Banff that helps people at risk of homelessness has been suspended after losing a key source of funding. A homelessness researcher says its loss could put more pressure on the Bow Valley’s limited emergency shelter space.

June rainfall, floods caused estimated $2.1M in damage in Canmore

The late June rainfall and resulting floods caused about $2.1 million of damage in Canmore, Alta. The municipality should be able to avoid the lion’s share of the fix with the Alberta government’s Hazard Assistance and Resilience Program. The provincial grant could cover up to $1.9 million, while municipal reserves would pick up the rest.

Edmonton Marathon apologizes, says detour error lengthened 2026 race distances

Two days after runners completed the Edmonton Marathon, the race director is apologizing after he says event officials discovered an error in accounting for detours that led to race courses being too long.

Elections Alberta soliciting help from other jurisdictions to carry out fall referendum

Elections Alberta says it has invited senior and experienced electoral staff from across the country to help carry out October's referendum.

Case of Calgary police officer charged with murder will go to trial

A Calgary police officer facing two murder charges has been committed to stand trial following an eight-day hearing.

New U.S. tariffs paused – for now. How did we get here?

President Trump has put the new U.S. tariffs on pause for three days. The CBC's Peter Armstrong on what led to this point, and what's at stake.

Alberta government kicks off town hall tour on data centre development

The province is set to begin a tour of town halls across central and northern Alberta amid public pushback and questions about the effect the infrastructure will have on the environment and electricity grid.

Alberta to hold first AI data centre town halls this week

Data centre development has been met with fierce pushback from some residents concerned about water use, pollution and the potential impact on electricity bills.

Canada, U.S. negotiators meet again after Trump pauses threatened 50% tariffs

Woman fined after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park

An encounter between a couple with an off-leash dog and a well-known grizzly bear in Banff National Park resulted in a $1,500 fine, after a video of the counter generated millions of views on TikTok.

Police charge two youth following electric dirt bike chase in Calgary

The two youth were charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle and flight from police, following an electric dirt bike chase in the southwest neighbourhood of Coach Hill on Tuesday morning.

Birdwatchers delighted as warblers pass through Calgary for fall migration, but birds face challenges in city

Warblers and other perching birds are heading down south for their annual fall migration, and for many small songbirds, Calgary is a crucial stopping point. It's something local birdwatchers look forward to every year, but migrating through Calgary can come with significant challenges for birds.

Key dates in Keystone XL pipeline as Trump claims contentious project being revived

Canada hasn't commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's claim the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project "may be awoken from the grave" as part of ongoing trade talks between the two countries.

Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrations

Big auntie earring competitions have taken Treaty Days celebrations by storm on many First Nations across the Prairies as a tongue-in-cheek ode to Indigenous-made earrings.

What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking to revive the the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project as part of a pending trade deal with Canada.

Elks look to win season series with Blue Bombers

Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks can help themselves in two ways Friday night.

Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada

The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.

Calgary officer to stand trial for murder charges after 2 dead in police chase

Const. Craig Stothard was charged after two occupants of a van were shot dead after a slow-speed pursuit on May 29, 2023. He is on leave from the service.

Canadian military history on display at Whoop-Up Days

This week, the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) visited Lethbridge during Whoop-Up Days to showcase its cavalry heritage.

Two teens facing charges after police chase involving electric dirt bikes

Police say they were called to Coach Hill around 1:30 a.m. after getting reports that three teens had been "performing stunts and operating their electric dirt bikes dangerously."