'Harper 2.0': Andrew Scheer a sensible pick for Conservative party, political scientist says

by Andrea Ross

Saskatchewan Conservative MP Andrew Scheer edged out Maxime Bernier as the party's newly elected leader because he was the safer pick, an Alberta political scientist suggests.

Herbivore/omnivore relationships: Can a vegan and a meat eater make it work?

by Caroline Wagner

Daters with dietary differences need to carefully consider their partners' lifestyle before diving into relationships, expert says.

Calgary man dead after highway crash near Vulcan

A 52-year-old Calgary man has died after a three vehicle collision near Vulcan on Saturday.

Here are some warning signs of parent burnout

For all the moms and dads feeling exhausted and overwhelmed before the day has even begun, experts say it could be a warning sign of parent burnout.

Red Deer man arrested twice in one day after hospital escape

A man is back in custody after trying to flee from the hospital in Red Deer.

What are they thinking? Runners line up to tackle Calgary's 150-km ultra marathon

Calgary marathon organizers wanted to up their game this year, so in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, they added a 150-kilometre ultra marathon to their existing races.

Andrew Scheer elected new Conservative leader

by Kathleen Harris

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, earning enough down-ballot support to overcome strong early numbers by presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier at the convention in Toronto.

Lethbridge high school grads criticized for Cowboys and Indians costume party

by Sarah Lawrynuik

Before venturing out into the world and becoming adults, students from Chinook High School in Lethbridge, Alta., had a party on the May long weekend with a Cowboys and Indians theme, touching off a social media stir.

Police hunt for Calgary man on parole breach, possible weapons offences

by David Bell

A Calgary man is wanted by police for breaching parole conditions and possible weapons offences, police said in a release Saturday.

250K visitors expected at Canada Day 150th celebration in Calgary

by David Bell

Calgarians will have no shortage of options to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary this Canada Day. Multiple venues will host a variety of music, entertainment, cultural exhibitions and food, all topped off with 30 minutes of fireworks and a light show.

'How Can You Think That' book club tackles political divides

Whether it’s uniting the right, taxing carbon emissions or raising the minimum wage, these values stem from political opinions and a new Calgary book club wants to explore the deeper motivation behind those values.

FOOD AND THE CITY Eat to the beat at the Cornerstone Music Cafe

by Julie Van Rosendaal

There’s a tiny music school in Deer Ridge, near the entrance to Fish Creek Park, that has been in the same spot for 27 years — the first occupant of a strip mall built almost three decades ago.

2 bobcat kittens found at Oakridge house fire in southwest Calgary

by David Bell

Two baby bobcats were found while Calgary firefighters battled a large house fire in the city’s southwest Friday afternoon.

Check your pantry: more flour brands added to national flour recall list

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands to its recall list of flour and flour-based products, over further fears of E. coli contamination.

Alberta woman kidnapped, held for 5 days in South Carolina trailer

by Drew Anderson

An Alberta woman was held against her will and sexually assaulted over the course of five days in a South Carolina trailer after being lured with the promise of a lucrative modelling gig.

Prairie Winds Park reopens to big crowd

Prairie Winds Park in northeast Calgary reopened Friday afternoon after a makeover that includes a zip line, cricket pitch, and scooter bowl.

Alberta boundaries commission report revives rural-urban divide

by Michelle Bellefontaine

Over the past eight years, 600,000 people have moved to Alberta. Most have settled in urban areas. But some people in rural areas argue that constituency size shouldn't just be determined by population.

Kenneth Fowler sentenced to 3 years for $12.5M mortgage scheme

by Meghan Grant

Several victims who lost money in a scheme showed up at court to see the fraudster sentenced . Earlier this year, Fowler pleaded guilty to three charges including fraud.

How Alberta's fentanyl crisis escalated despite years of warnings

Addictions experts warned fentanyl abuse would become a problem in Alberta years before the current crisis. Now, the government is scrambling to keep up. A special report from CBC Edmonton's Roberta Bell.

Alberta hit by another credit rating downgrade

by Michelle Bellefontaine

S&P; Global Ratings downgraded Alberta’s credit rating Friday by two notches from AA to A+ due to projected deficits and a rapidly growing debt.

Canmore gets $10M more for Cougar Creek debris dam

Alberta is putting another $10.3 million towards a debris dam meant to protect Canmore from flooding. The town suffered $50 million in damage when the usually tame Cougar Creek flooded in 2013, destroying homes and washing out highways.

Median incomes plunge in Calgary, surge in Edmonton

Median income in Calgary plunged by more than 15 per cent in 2015, while in Edmonton in grew by more than 13 per cent, according to new data released Friday by Statistics Canada.

Calgary looks to fill downtown storefronts by relaxing regulations

It's not just office towers with plenty of vacancies in downtown Calgary — there are dozens of storefronts sitting empty, too — and the city is looking at ways to make it easier for business owners to set up shop in the core.

New Calgary market wants to take the legwork out of selling crafts and collectibles

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure as the saying goes, but the effort it takes to get those items into new hands is what prompted a Calgary man to create My Treasure Sale.

City unveils 5 options for reducing Deerfoot Trail congestion, but no funding available

Rush hour congestion on Deerfoot Trail is the bane of Calgary drivers from one end of the city to the other, and so on Friday the city and the province unveiled five short-term solutions to ease traffic on Calgary's major freeway.

New labour laws would restrict teens from 'hazardous' work

The NDP government introduced a sweeping review of provincial workplace rules this week, but it's still unclear how the proposed legislation will affect 350,000 youth workers in Alberta.

Police seek man who held knife to woman's throat in violent robbery at pharmacy

Calgary police are hoping the public can help identify a man who held a knife to a woman's throat during a violent robbery at the Ranchlands Pharmacy on Wednesday.

Nenshi 'totally fine' with recommendation to drop mayoral pay to $200K

Mayor Naheed Nenshi says he's OK with a proposed six per cent pay cut for his position. A citizen committee is recommending the mayor's salary be reduced, bringing the pay to just over $200,000 per year.

Delays plague case of Lethbridge man charged with violent sexual assault

by Sarah Lawrynuik

For the second time in as many months, Denzel Dre Colton Bird has dropped his lawyer causing further delays in his case.

No s'mores, plenty of robots at futuristic children's camp

The thought of summer camp often conjures images of singing around a fire, outdoor games and simple crafts, but children in Calgary have the option of a more futuristic experience this summer.