New Sewing needles found by Cochrane children in Halloween chocolate bars, say RCMP

Cochrane RCMP are investigating a complaint that sewing needles were found in two large chocolate bars collected while kids were trick-or-treating in the town west of Calgary.

Oil down almost 3% after record buildup in U.S. crude supplies

Oil prices fell Wednesday after a report on U.S. crude inventories showed a record weekly buildup.

New Fancy and fake: Film about biggest wine scam of 21st century screening in Calgary

by Danielle Nerman

One of the most notorious names in fine wine is the subject of a documentary being screened in Calgary on Wednesday night.

Anti-abortion group opposes bylaw limiting delivery of aborted fetus photos

by Robson Fletcher

Members of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) — the group that often stuffs mailboxes with flyers bearing graphic photos of aborted fetuses — raised concerns about proposed changes to a Calgary bylaw regarding flyer delivery.

'The worst of the 2015-16 oil price downturn is now behind us,' says ATB economist

by Kyle Bakx

Two years after the oil price collapse sent Alberta's economy into a tailspin, ATB Financial suggests the downturn is over.

Raid on Killarney home yields 2,771 pills in Alberta's 4th-largest fentanyl seizure

Police say they seized more than 3,700 fentanyl pills when executing search warrants in the Calgary communities of Killarney and Hillhurst in late October.

Small B.C. village becomes mecca for Calgary hockey tournaments

by Judy Aldous

Canal Flats, B.C., has become the go-to place for Calgary minor hockey teams looking for a place to host tournaments. The local arena is booked every weekend until March and dozens of other tournaments have been turned away.

Consumer confidence in Alberta nears all-time low, driving down national index

by John Gibson

A big spike in the unemployment rate in Calgary helped drive consumer confidence in Alberta to a near all-time low last month, according to the Conference Board of Canada’s latest index.

CBC Books Calgarian among 29 poets to make 2016 CBC Poetry Prize longlist

One Calgary poet, and one who used to live in the city, are in the running for $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, publication in Air Canada enRoute magazine and a 10-day writing residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Insolvent but optimistic: Why consumer proposals have doubled among Albertans

More than 5,000 Albertans who can't pay their debts have filed for an insolvency measure known as a consumer proposal this year, far outstripping the 3,600 or so who have filed for more traditional bankruptcies.

Unconventional Panel: Is it hateful not to use gender-neutral pronouns?

A U of T professor is being accused of hate speech after refusing to call students ‘ze’ or ‘zu.’ As attitudes towards gender shift, does our language need to evolve? Our Unconventional Panel weighs in.

Obama says Army Corps examining Dakota Access oil pipeline route

President Barack Obama says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is examining whether the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline can be rerouted in southern North Dakota to alleviate the concerns of Native Americans.

Slashed operating costs at Penn West trim Q3 losses by 70% to $232M

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. says its third-quarter revenue was less than half what it was a year ago, but its loss for the period was reduced by nearly 70 per cent as it slashed operating costs.

Alberta gets C+ grade in national flood readiness report

by Dan McGarvey

A new national report looking at climate change and how well provinces are prepared for potential flooding argues that Alberta needs to do much better.

Plan to build duplex next to historic Calgary home nixed by appeal board

by Drew Anderson, Scott Dippel

The city's development appeal board has rejected a proposal to build a large duplex next to one of Calgary's earliest residences, a Gothic Revival Cottage-style house with a wrap-around verandah and dormer windows next to the river in Inglewood.

'Undemocratic and unethical': critics slam Brad Wall's Alberta fundraising

by Drew Anderson, Robson Fletcher

Alberta-based companies have donated more than $2 million to the Premier Brad Wall's Saskatchewan Party over the past decade, according to a new database compiled by a left-leaning advocacy group.

Sunshine Village to open on Thursday for earliest start in over 30 years

The ski season is off to an early start, with Sunshine Village saying it will have its earliest opening in 30 years.

Thieves already stealing poppy boxes just days into campaign

Calgary police are already investigating seven poppy box thefts in our city, even though the annual fundraiser just kicked off on the weekend.

Recap Flames give up 4 goals in 3rd, fall in rout to Blackhawks

by Jay Cohen

Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.

Tim Roth and Christina Hendricks in Alberta for new TV series

by Dave Dormer

A new British television series is the latest project to film here in Alberta, attracting a pair of big names from Hollywood.

'It's history in the making': Calgary big band to record album live off floor at Ironwood

by Danielle Nerman

The director of the Prime Time Big Band says this will be the first time in the last 40 years that a big band has recorded an entire CD in front of live audience.

Video Need at Veterans' Food Bank doubles as vets struggle to find jobs in downturn

by Dave Dormer

As the 10th annual Veterans Food Bank campaign kicked off Tuesday, officials said the number of those using the service has nearly doubled from last year.

Police identify Riverbend shooting victim

by Dave Dormer

The victim in Monday’s fatal shooting in southeast Calgary has been identified by police as 26-year-old Kyle Rowe.

Calgary home sales jump 16% in October as new mortgage rules take effect

by Dave Dormer

Calgary’s housing market saw a 16 per cent boost in October compared to the same month a year before, according to numbers released Tuesday by the Calgary Real Estate Board.

TransCanada sale of U.S. power assets expected to deliver $3.27B US

Pipeline company TransCanada says it expects to make $3.27 billion US from the sale of its U.S. Northeast power business.

Oilsands emissions capped at 100 megatonnes a year under new bill

by Michelle Bellefontaine

Greenhouse gas emissions from the Alberta oilsands will be capped at 100 megatonnes a year under new proposed legislation introduced Tuesday by the NDP government.

Nenshi pledges 'troubling' allegations of toxic police workplace are being addressed

by Robson Fletcher

Calgary's mayor and police chief say work is ongoing to improve the workplace culture of the police service, in particular for female officers, many of whom have raised concerns in a 2013 internal report and privately to a female city councillor.

Tuesday November 01, 2016

Video Fallen soldiers receive Canadian memorial at Calgary's Field of Crosses

From November 1st to 11th, flags are raised at sunrise to honour a fallen soldiers. This year's commemoration started with Pte. Henri Joseph Rouleau, who was just 20 when he was killed in Calais, France in 1917.

Is the Beast still burning? Fort McMurray wildfire may smoulder through winter

by Wallis Snowdon

The Beast could still be burning. The fire which devastated much of Fort McMurray in May may still be smouldering, deep underground.

WestJet looks to expand long-haul fleet, signs deal with pilots

by Tracy Johnson

Despite mechanical difficulties, WestJet's flghts to London led it to solid earnings over the summer as the airline flew nearly 6 million passengers in the quarter — a record. The airline said it is actively looking for more jets to add to the 767 fleet.

Jay Ingram answers some of life's great mysteries in new book, The Science of Why

Why does time speed up as we age? And why is yawning contagious? In his new book, former CBC Radio host Jay Ingram tackles some big questions about the world around us.

Spike in Calgary's domestic violence rate 'incredibly concerning,' advocate says

Police say domestic violence in Calgary is increasing partially as a result of a severe economic downturn that has cost thousands of jobs in the oil and gas industry.

Got candy? Where to drop off leftover Halloween treats in Calgary

There are several places in the city that are here to help you resist the temptation to unwrap another tiny chocolate bar.

Should drag shows be used as a teaching tool in Alberta schools?

by Andrea Huncar

A new toolkit to assist Alberta teachers with LGBTQ discussions is being slammed by critics for suggesting drag shows could be staged in schools and students be addressed as “comrades” rather than boys and girls.

Key players in Dakota Access pipeline fight

The Dakota Access pipeline, a $3.8 billion, four-state project designed to carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois, has become a rallying point for American Indigenous groups and others determined to block it. Here's a look at the key players connected with the protest, which began in April, heated up during the summer and boiled over in October with some 400 arrests.

Man dies, woman taken to hospital after crash near High River

A man has died and a woman was taken to hospital after a crash between three vehicles north of High River.

European trade deal could be $600M boost for Alberta beef producers

It still needs to be ratified by the European Parliament and the legislature of every European Union member state, but the newly signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Europe and Canada is welcome news for Alberta beef producers.

Ain't no mountain high enough for Alberta couple who tied knot on snowy peak

Talk about a destination wedding! Two people who love the outdoors asked their guests to hike three hours uphill to witness their ceremony.

Oil industry teetered 'close to bankruptcy,' but experts see signs of hope

by Kyle Bakx

As the Canadian oilpatch slowly emerges from a two-year price collapse, one investor suggests the industry would have gone belly up if the downturn had dragged on for another year.

5-year-old who dressed as girl needs transgender expert, pleads mother denied in court

by John Gibson

A mother in southern Alberta who is fighting her ex-partner for custody of their young child — who was born male but has expressed a desire to dress as a girl — says the child needs to be assessed by an expert in gender identity.

Calgary Police Commission chastises members for speaking in public

by Drew Anderson

The Calgary Police Commission is calling out some of its own for publicly debating the Calgary police workplace environment.

Alberta royalty changes boost province's competitiveness, says study

A new report says changes to the Alberta royalty regime will help make the province more competitive than its neighbours for conventional oil investment.

Man accused of stabbing estranged wife, her friend faces trial despite mental health concerns

by Meghan Grant

Despite serious concerns about the mental health of accused murderer Hari Pal, he has been found fit to stand trial on the recommendation of forensic psychiatrist Dr. David Tano.