Royal Dutch Shell to sell oilsands assets to Canadian Natural Resources

​Royal Dutch Shell says it has signed two agreements to sell its undeveloped oilsands interests in Canada for more than $12 billion Canadian.

New Calgary man blames Trump for border delays that made him miss niece's wedding in Pakistan

by Drew Anderson

A Pakistan-born Canadian says despite getting to the airport three hours early, he missed his flight and his niece's wedding, and is out hundreds of dollars due to border security delays that he blames on Donald Trump.

Breaking Judge in 'knees together' sex assault case resigns after judicial council recommends removal

by Alison Crawford

Federal Court Justice Robin Camp, dubbed the "knees together judge" for his comments in a sex assault case, has submitted his resignation following a recommendation from Canada's judicial watchdog that he be removed from the bench.

Nenshi fears federal 'fire sale' of Canada's airports

by Scott Dippel

Calgary's mayor is raising fears of a federal 'fire sale' of Canada's biggest airports. There are reports the federal government may sell eight airports, putting them into private ownership.

Time changes can leave dairy cows udderly unimpressed, farmer says

by Erika Stark

There's a lot of grumbling over the switch to daylight time on Sunday — and perhaps a bit of unhappy mooing.

2 Calgary police officers pepper-sprayed during arrest in city's southeast

Two officers were pepper-sprayed in the face and threatened with a knife during an arrest on Wednesday, say Calgary police.

Oil keeps sliding, closing below $50 for 1st time in 2017

Oil prices continued their retreat on Thursday, sliding below $50 US a barrel for the first time this year.

Alberta hiring 50 new Crown prosecutors, 30 support staff to deal with court backlogs

by Michelle Bellefontaine

The overall investment is $14.5 million and will be part of next week's provincial budget, Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley said at a news conference Thursday.

Calgary man turned back at Montana border due to previous, and pardoned, criminal conviction

by Erika Stark

Bill McLevin has been travelling to the U.S. on a regular basis for years now to visit his brother-in-law. But McLevin was denied entry last week because of something he did more than 40 years ago.

Updated 'May the rights of loving parents be restored': Alberta couple fight conviction in son's meningitis death

by Meghan Grant

Dozens of David and Collet Stephan's supporters filled a Calgary courtroom Thursday as their lawyer asked a panel of Alberta Court of Appeal judges to overturn the couple's convictions in connection with the meningitis death of their 19-month-old son.

Trudeau to get energy and environment award at Houston energy conference

by Margo McDiarmid

One of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's well-worn talking points is that building the economy and protecting the environment must go hand in hand. Tonight, at an international energy conference in Houston, he will receive an award for taking that position.

Alberta military technician killed in training exercise in Saskatchewan

A Winnipeg-based search and rescue technician with the Royal Canadian Air Force died Wednesday during a routine training jump near Yorkton, Sask., military officials say.

Market Mall fills vacancy left by Target, announces more changes

Cadillac Fairview has revealed its plans for the space at Market Mall once filled by American retailer Target, who liquidated all its Canadian locations two years ago after a failed expansion.

Aurora Cannabis to disclose marijuana testing data to ease public concerns

by Solomon Israel

Medical marijuana firm Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a new disclosure process for its quality control data, which it says will assure clients of the purity of its products.

Winter biking in Calgary: Why some cyclists say it's worth it

by Robson Fletcher

Various measures have shown cycling is on the rise, in general, but along several stretches of the downtown cycle track network, in particular, the numbers are down so far this year compared last year, when the winter was milder.

'We're trying to heal': Lacey Jones McKnight's loved ones rally at murder appeal

by Meghan Grant

More than four years after her daughter was murdered, Shelly Jones is still carrying out her self-assigned mission to secure "Justice for Lacey" in the form of a first-degree murder conviction and the accompanying life sentence with no parole for at least 25 years for the killer.

Worker whose family hadn't seen him since Fort McMurray fire found safe

Charles Bastien had not been seen since last May, before the entire city was evacuated.

Men's rights movement infiltrates political parties, Calgary prof cautions

by David Bell

A "red pill" meme tweeted by one conservative politician to another is yet further evidence the men’s rights and pickup artist movements have become mainstreamed, relying on the naivety of decent Canadians, a University of Calgary professor says.

Video 'I couldn't move my arms': Edmonton road rage victim tells her story

by Emily Fitzpatrick, Todd Coyne

An Edmonton woman recovering in hospital after a vicious road rage assault says the man who attacked her with a crowbar also tried to run her over.

Parks Canada rejects movie shoot in Rockies after learning of First Nations character

A movie production team was denied permission to shoot in the Rocky Mountain national parks after Parks Canada staff learned the film's plot involved a First Nations gang leader.

$5 transit passes are door-openers for low-income Calgarians, advocate says

by David Bell

A disability and anti-poverty advocate says Calgary Transit’s new sliding scale monthly pass can open a lot of doors for lower-income Calgarians.

Devonian Gardens reopens first phase months ahead of schedule

The City of Calgary is now re-opening Devonian Gardens in phases — starting with the playground which opens Thursday.

Calgary MP says Conservatives are tackling feminist issues too

On International Women's Day, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel offered some very candid thoughts about her experience after nearly six years in office — saying the federal Liberals don't have a monopoly when it comes to women's issues and policy.

Video A 'psychological downer': Calgary sees 7 straight days of snow for 1st time this winter

Calgary woke to a fresh blanket of snow Wednesday morning, snarling traffic and contributing to more than 50 accidents before 10 a.m., and Environment Canada warns there's likely more to come.

'Innovation accelerator' to support, mentor Calgary entrepreneurs

Calgary is now home to a new innovation accelerator to help solve some of Canada's biggest business challenges with a goal of providing entrepreneurs access to the technology they need and then help deliver them to the marketplace.

Former Stampeders star Ezzrett (Sugarfoot) Anderson dies at age 97

Ezzrett (Sugarfoot) Anderson, one of the first African Americans to play in the CFL, died Wednesday at age 97.

City of Calgary wants more businesses to move downtown

Calgary city council is looking at temporarily relaxing some of its zoning rules to make it easier for new businesses to set up shop in vacant downtown storefronts.

Judge denies taxi driver's bid for release pending sex assault appeal

by John Cotter

An Alberta judge says a taxi driver convicted of sexually assaulting an impaired woman he drove home from a Calgary bar must remain in jail.

Don't applaud prison beating of triple murderer Douglas Garland, lawyer says

Convicted triple murderer Douglas Garland was hospitalized on Monday night after he was beaten by inmates at the Edmonton prison he now calls home. Many applauded the jailhouse violence, but defence lawyer Balfour Der isn't among them.

'Tsuut'ina must give consent': First Nation opposing Springbank dry dam explores legal options

Tsuut'ina Nation says it is steadfastly against the proposed Springbank dry dam flood mitigation project on its border and will not give its consent to the project, something the nation says is required for the project to proceed.

Electricity use in Alberta goes up during daylight time change, study finds

Daylight time was first implemented as a way to conserve energy, but the controversial twice-yearly clock change actually has the opposite effect in Alberta, a Calgary economist says.

2 more Bridgeland homes declared derelict as residents' safety concerns persist

by Erika Stark

Three homes along McDougall Road in the inner-city Calgary community of Bridgeland-Riverside have now been boarded up and fenced off as residents continue to work with the city to combat crime and graffiti concerns in the area.

Deaths of 2 people at auto shop in southeast Calgary not criminal, police say

The deaths of two people whose bodies were found inside A Trend Auto Service in southeast Calgary Tuesday night are no longer being treated as suspicious, police say.

Limited resources cause Alberta prosecutors to take plea bargains for serious crimes

by Roberta Bell

The Alberta government's new "triage" approach for cases in the strained justice system instructs the prosecution service to seek lesser convictions for serious charges in an effort to alleviate some of the pressure.

Calgarian jailed in failed Turkish coup must wait until May for court appearance

by Drew Anderson

A Calgary man rounded up in the wake of a failed coup in Turkey will spend more time in prison after his court appearance was delayed until May 3.