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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta senior homebound while condo elevator awaits final inspection

Seniors in a southeast Calgary condo are facing difficulties due to a non-operational elevator that has not passed inspection for months.

Feb 27 • 01:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Need to do things differently’: Alberta police services look to AI for future

Alberta police services are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to address staffing shortages and public safety concerns.

Feb 26 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Heavy snowfall, high wind warnings issued for much of southern Alberta

Southern Alberta is facing severe weather with heavy snowfall and high wind warnings, particularly affecting areas northwest of Calgary and the Icefields Parkway.

Feb 26 • 21:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Iconic Calgary cookhouse and dance hall will be relocating in 2027

Calgary’s Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall, a country music venue, is set to relocate in 2027 due to property redevelopment plans.

Feb 26 • 20:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Alberta man with 25 outstanding warrants climbed down balconies to flee officers: police

An Alberta man with 25 outstanding warrants was arrested after trying to evade police by climbing down balconies.

Feb 26 • 13:36 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous man who cleaned up after murder bragged Gladue ‘discount’ would half his sentence

An Indigenous man received a 6.5-year sentence for being an accessory to murder, after boasting about a potential sentence reduction due to the Gladue principles.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A study revealed the curious practice that the Mayans carried out with dogs

A recent study by researchers from the University of Calgary uncovered significant insights into the role and exchange of dogs in Maya civilization.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone

Calgary city council has voted unanimously to conduct a comprehensive review of the downtown free fare zone following a previous vote against its elimination.

Feb 25 • 02:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary family living in a car calls for more resources for unhoused families

A Calgary family living in their car highlights the struggles faced by unhoused families and calls for better resources to support them.

Feb 25 • 00:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Two men charged after attempted violent kidnapping in downtown Calgary

Two men were arrested and charged following an attempted kidnapping and violent assault in downtown Calgary, which was linked to organized crime.

Feb 25 • 00:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

'I've never seen this much misery,' says Calgary man on the front lines in Ukraine

Calgarian Paul Hughes shares his harrowing experiences and observations of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, particularly in the city of Kharkiv, as he continues to provide aid through his charity.

Feb 24 • 22:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $100

Calgary city councillors are proposing a motion to address the rise in shoplifting incidents involving stolen goods valued under $100, focusing on improving enforcement and public trust.

Feb 24 • 00:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary police investigate 2 extortion-related shootings over the weekend

Calgary police are investigating two shootings believed to be connected to ongoing extortion cases targeting the South Asian community in the city.

Feb 24 • 00:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary distillery told to pull some popular spirits off the shelf by the CFIA

A Calgary distillery has been ordered by the CFIA to remove certain spirits from shelves following a complaint about their legality.

Feb 23 • 23:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Kelly McParland: Poilievre Conservatives remain a house divided

Kelly McParland discusses the ongoing divisions within the Conservative Party of Canada, particularly focusing on Pierre Poilievre's leadership challenges.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary couple hopeful wedding dress and wheelchair will be returned after car theft

A Calgary couple is distressed over the theft of their vehicle, which contained a wedding dress and a wheelchair essential for the groom, shortly before their upcoming wedding.

Feb 23 • 00:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The fisherman and the former sprinters. Jamaica is still in bobsleigh 38 years after the debut in Calgary

Almost 40 years after its debut at the Calgary 1988 Olympics, Jamaica continues to be notable in the bobsleigh events at the Winter Games, with a new team ready to compete in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Judge denies bail for Calgary man facing extradition to U.S. in Ryan Wedding case

A Calgary man, Allistair Chapman, has been denied bail while facing extradition to the U.S. in connection with a major drug trafficking case linked to accused kingpin Ryan Wedding.

Feb 20 • 22:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Calgary man charged after lengthy investigation into multiple extortion attempts

A Calgary man has been charged with multiple counts of extortion following a lengthy investigation into threats made against a local woman.

Feb 19 • 19:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

No charges for Calgary police in shooting death of man who strapped grenade to chest

Calgary police will not face charges for the shooting death of a man who was armed with a live grenade and had engaged in a standoff with officers.

Feb 18 • 22:24 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Former diver jumps into bobsled to chase his Olympic dream for Canada at Milano-Cortina Games

Yohan Eskrick-Parkinson, a Calgary athlete, transitions from diving to bobsledding as he aims for Olympic glory in the Milano-Cortina Games.

Feb 18 • 20:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities

Calgary's mayor is urging the provincial government to reconsider banning photo radar in the wake of recent pedestrian fatalities in the city.

Feb 18 • 01:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary family uses billboard in plea to find a kidney donor

A Calgary family has resorted to using a billboard to seek a kidney donor for their wife and mother, Alice Pesta, who has been battling kidney disease for decades.

Feb 17 • 23:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgarians celebrate Family Day by getting in touch with history

Calgarians marked Family Day by participating in various historical activities and events, aiming to strengthen family connections through learning.

Feb 17 • 01:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary pedestrian, 70, seriously injured in collision with semi in Panorama Hills

A 70-year-old pedestrian in Calgary sustained life-altering injuries after being hit by a semi-truck in the Panorama Hills neighborhood.

Feb 16 • 20:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Child dies after collision involving a Jeep in Calgary

A toddler has died following a collision in Calgary where a Jeep struck a stroller being pushed by adults in a crosswalk.

Feb 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Beyond horrific’ crash kills Calgary father, severely injures daughter

A tragic vehicle crash in Edmonton resulted in the death of a Calgary father and severe injuries to his daughter.

Feb 16 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Collections of the Sports Museum. Allar Levandi's Competition Number 13

The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum showcases ten items from its collection, highlighting Estonia's Olympic winter sports history, including Allar Levandi's notable competition numbers from the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 • 09:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Calgary’s Strate 11th in large hill ski jumping

Calgary ski jumper Abigail Strate finished 11th in the women's large hill competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Feb 15 • 19:48 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

The anxiety that goes with heightened school security measures

Heightened security measures in schools due to recent violence are causing anxiety among students, parents, and staff in Canada, particularly following a mass shooting incident.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Soaring number of fatal crashes in Calgary already on pace to top last year

Calgary is experiencing a troubling surge in fatal car crashes, with indicators suggesting a possible record for the year.

Feb 14 • 00:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Calgary police charge nail salon employee with sexual assault

An employee at a Calgary nail salon has been charged with sexual assault following an incident involving a customer.

Feb 13 • 19:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Road closure in effect after wire snaps detected on Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main

The City of Calgary has closed a key exit ramp on the TransCanada Highway due to safety concerns regarding the deteriorating Bearspaw feeder main, following the detection of wire snaps.

Feb 13 • 19:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary police investigate serious assault in Rundle

A serious assault in Rundle, Calgary, has left one individual in life-threatening condition, prompting an investigation by local police.

Feb 13 • 18:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary companies secure more international trade deals amid U.S. uncertainty

Calgary-based companies are diversifying their trade agreements amid a decline in U.S. trade deals following tariffs imposed during President Trump's administration.

Feb 13 • 00:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

CMHC writes to City of Calgary over citywide rezoning and impact to federal funds

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has communicated with the City of Calgary regarding potential impacts on federal housing funding if the city repeals its citywide rezoning.

Feb 12 • 01:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police conduct campaign against social disorder in downtown Calgary

Calgary police have launched 'Operation Order' to tackle social disorder, drug offences, and connect vulnerable individuals with support services in downtown Calgary.

Feb 12 • 00:43 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary senior’s ‘living wish’ made a reality by local flying club

A 90-year-old woman, Louise Barnett, fulfilled her lifelong dream of flying over Ha-Ling Peak, thanks to the Calgary Flying Club and her retirement community.

Feb 12 • 00:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure

Calgary is facing a projected need for $5.7 billion over the next decade to remedy critical infrastructure issues, with significant portions of city assets in poor condition.

Feb 12 • 00:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary police looking for suspect in late-night shooting along Macleod Trail

Calgary police are investigating a late-night shooting at a strip mall on Macleod Trail, which resulted in one man hospitalized.

Feb 11 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police investigate fatal crash just east of Calgary

A single-vehicle crash just east of Calgary resulted in one fatality, with investigations closing a portion of 84 Street Southeast.

Feb 11 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line alignment as Calgary gathers feedback

Calgary is soliciting public feedback on the proposed elevated alignment for the Green Line LRT amid uncertainties regarding the original tunneling plans.

Feb 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary police investigate fatal crash on 16 Ave. NE

Calgary police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on 16 Avenue NE, leading to road closures for several hours.

Feb 11 • 00:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Calgary police seek shooting suspects related to South Asian extortion cases

Calgary police are seeking public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a targeted shooting connected to extortion cases affecting the South Asian community.

Feb 11 • 00:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Drone delivering drugs to Manitoba prison leads to charges against Calgary man

A Calgary man and a Winnipeg woman were arrested after a drone delivery of a drug package to a Manitoba prison was detected by law enforcement.

Feb 10 • 23:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary Police seeking suspect in attempted child luring in Coventry Hills

Calgary police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an attempted child luring incident earlier this month.

Feb 10 • 22:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Canada set for women’s doubles luge debut

Canada is set to debut women’s doubles luge at the upcoming Olympics, featuring athletes Kailey Allan and Beattie Podulsky from Calgary.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Corrosion caused by road salt is taking a toll on Calgary’s fire trucks

Calgary has spent over $2 million this year repairing fire trucks damaged by corrosion from road salt.

Feb 10 • 03:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Downtown Calgary office towers to be converted into affordable housing with new grant

Calgary's downtown office towers are set to be transformed into 128 units of affordable housing through a new city grant program.

Feb 10 • 02:06 UTC

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