New Kinder Morgan Canada faces pressure on Trans Mountain in 1st earnings report

by Dan Healing

Kinder Morgan Canada is facing mounting pressure to detail its plans for the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion when it releases its first earnings report Wednesday since going public.

Calgary MP rails against Khadr payout on Fox News

Conservative Calgary MP Michelle Rempel appeared on Fox News Monday and criticized the federal government's $10.5-million deal with Omar Khadr, saying most Canadians are 'outraged' by it.

Calgary man charged after dog dies in hot vehicle

Jeremy Quaile was charged this week under the Animal Protection Act for "causing an animal to be in distress as a result of failure to provide adequate ventilation or protection from injurious heat."

$90M Glenmore Trail interchange opens in Calgary's southeast

A major interchange at Ogden Road and Glenmore Trail in Calgary's southeast is now open, after two years of construction, although work continues on the roadway.

What we know about the wildfire in the Rockies west of Banff that's grown 10-fold since Sunday

The wildfire burning in Kootenay National Park has swelled to 10 times the size it was on Sunday as smoke from the fire continues to waft eastward, triggering air quality alerts in many parts of Alberta.

Julie Van Rosendaal offers some 'nice smoky' BBQ hacks

As we enter the second half of the summer barbecuing season, CBC food columnist Julie Van Rosendaal has a few hacks to keep things interesting.

Calgary's smoky skies reached Beijing-levels of air pollution, says expert

With the return of thick smoke from wildfires expected Wednesday, an air quality expert is comparing conditions in Calgary this week to pollution in Beijing.

Brian Jean makes final unity pitch in Calgary ahead of Saturday's vote

by Drew Anderson

Making his final push for unity with a stop in Calgary on Tuesday, Wildrose leader Brian Jean said he's confident the vote to consolidate with the PCs will be successful.

Insurers have 'valid reason' to worry over fires in Western Canada, scientist says

by Rachel Ward

Fires and floods will become more severe and more frequent in Western Canada — and insurance companies should take notice, a Calgary climate change scientist says.

Green cart collection begins as Calgary aims to cut landfill waste in half

by Robson Fletcher

Calgary has begun collecting organic waste from new green bins as part of a composting program that is expected to cut the amount of material that ends up in city landfills in half, once it's fully up and running.

Cannabis deadline a 'challenge,' but Notley non-committal on timeline extension

by Michelle Bellefontaine

Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta isn’t taking a position on asking for an extension on the federal government’s deadline for legalizing marijuana until she hears from other premiers on where they’re at.

Jason Kenney spent 7 times as much as other candidates in race to lead Alberta PCs

The winner of the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership contest, Jason Kenney, spent seven times as much on his campaign as the other three candidates combined.

Fire at Rideau Park School extinguished

The call came in around 5 p.m. that Rideau Park School was on fire.

'A matter of time': Kootenay bat count to prepare for white-nose syndrome invasion

by David Bell

Western Canada has so far been free of the devastating white-nose syndrome — responsible for the deaths of millions of bats — but a Parks Canada ecologist says many believe the invasion is imminent.

Podcast Jann Arden and Arlene Dickinson compare business notes on what it's like to fail and get back up

by Meegan Read

Arlene Dickinson is getting all the secrets behind some of Canada's biggest entrepreneurs. This episode she speaks to longtime friend Jann Arden about branding in the music industry.

How's the air in Calgary? Here are 3 ways to find out

by Robson Fletcher

We tend to take clean air for granted, but pollution or smoke does descend on Calgary from time to time, so here are a few ways you can check on the city's air quality.

Calgarian's freedom pending appeal of murder conviction under review in nightclub swarming death

by Robson Fletcher

One of the three men found guilty of killing Lukas Strasser-Hird has won the right to have a review of the decision to keep him in custody pending an appeal of his conviction.

$2M in bridge funding for Calgary's biggest arts groups hit by downturn now up to council

A request by several major arts groups in Calgary for $2 million in bridge funding was approved Tuesday by the city's finance committee.

Video Banff cubs found in bathroom doing 'really well' in Ontario as they prep for Alberta return

by Tricia Lo

Three baby bears found trapped in a Banff washroom have roughly tripled in weight while in the care of the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, and will hopefully be transported back to Banff next spring.

Medicine Hat man accused of having nearly 3,000 child porn images

A 32-year-old man in Medicine Hat is accused of having thousands of images of child porn on his home devices.

Video Alberta child advocate bemoans lack of government action as he reports on 3 children who died

by Gareth Hampshire

Alberta's child and youth advocate says he's becoming more critical of the government's child intervention system because he’s not seeing action on his recommendations.

City of Calgary wants you to rent a parking lot for your next event

by Scott Dippel

Lower demand for parking spaces during the recession has the Calgary Parking Authority looking at other ways of making money from its facilities. The city-owned agency is trying to ramp up its event rental business.

University students hitchhike across Canada on $150 each

Two students from British Columbia stopped by Calgary Tuesday morning on their way hitchhiking across Canada on only $150 each.

Canada's U.S. ambassador says there will be no rush to sign 'bad deal' in new NAFTA

by Kathleen Harris

Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton says Canada won't rush NAFTA negotiations to wind up what could be a "bad deal."

Smoky skies impact kids and vulnerable Calgarians

A haze continues to hover over Calgary thanks to forest fires to the west, and although air quality has improved since Monday, the smoky skies continue to concern some.

Sears Canada liquidation sales given OK to start Friday

Sears Canada has been given approval to begin liquidation sales Friday at the 59 locations it plans to close.

Analysis Which premiers are secure and which ones are worried at premiers conference

by Éric Grenier

As the premiers gather in Edmonton for the Council of the Federation this week, some of them have more political worries back home than others.

'They came after us': Calgary-area restaurant gets Fargo bump

by David Bell

A Calgary-area restaurant is riding a wave of recognition after being featured in a popular, award-winning American black comedy/crime drama.

Bring us your meat, your veggies, your pet poop: Calgary composting starts on Tuesday

by Drew Anderson

Calgary's green cart compost program officially starts on Tuesday, with loads of kitchen and yard waste arriving at a new $143 million facility.

Smoky skies from wildfires expected to last days, if not weeks

Health officials are warning people in Calgary and much of southern Alberta that smoke from forest fires to the west could linger in the air for several days — if not weeks.