Go Public TD insider says bank doesn't want you to know it's outsourcing work overseas

by Erica Johnson

A TD Bank employee is speaking out because she's concerned that customers have no idea their private information — everything from their home address and phone number to chequing and savings accounts, lines of credit and mortgages — is being shared with offshore workers.

Human remains found south of Strathmore, Alta.

by Dave Dormer

RCMP are investigating after human remains were discovered along the Bow River south of Strathmore.

Calgary woodcarver crafts stunning home for squirrel family

by Sarah Rieger

A Calgary couple are working with a local artist to turn a backyard eyesore into a beautiful home for a family of squirrels.

Environment Canada scales back climate measurements at Alert due to staff shortage

by Emily Chung

Canada’s northernmost federal weather and research station is scaling back some environmental measurements and may suspend others for six months due to a staff shortage, CBC News has learned. Scientists say that will leave a permanent gap in records needed to understand global climate change.

Calgary city council to be sworn in Monday afternoon

by Scott Dippel

Calgary's new city council will be sworn into office this afternoon. In the past, the event has been held in the council chamber. However, this year's swearing-in ceremony will take place in the atrium of the municipal building, and it will happen at 2 p.m. instead of in the evening.

Alberta mother's 6-year campaign to toughen impaired driving laws gets backing from Conservative MP

by Zoe Todd

A Beaumont, Alta., mother whose son was killed by a drunk driver is keen to see a bill passed to amend the criminal code around impaired driving.

Free flu shot clinics open Monday in Calgary

The province will start providing free flu vaccine shots at hundreds of clinics, pharmacies and doctors' offices across Alberta on Monday.

Denny Morrison making strides toward Olympic comeback

by Devin Heroux

With his family watching and cheering on his every stride, Canadian speed skater Denny Morrison took a serious step towards getting back to the Olympics for a fourth time.

Calgary woman killed in single-vehicle crash between Chestermere and Strathmore

A woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on Highway 1 between Chestermere and Strathmore.

Residents return home after train carrying crude derails and causes evacuation northwest of Edmonton

Residents of two neighbourhoods in Sturgeon County, Alta., were allowed to return home Sunday evening after they were evacuated in the aftermath of a train derailment Sunday afternoon, county officials say.

'You felt closer to him': CBC's Steve Patterson shares memories of Gord Downie

by Ryan Rumbolt

Steve Patterson, host of CBC's The Debaters, told Daybreak Alberta about some of his encounters with Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip.

School Supplies For Kids helps children living in shelters carry the load

An initiative undertaken in Calgary on Sunday should bring smiles to the faces of children living in domestic violence and homeless shelters.

Winter sports get underway despite the lack of snow

by Dave Dormer

A lack of snow didn't stop winter sports enthusiasts over the weekend, as ski jumpers soared at Canada Olympic Park and cross-country skiiers took their first runs in Canmore.

Alberta author explores Canada and motherhood with memoir Confederation Drive

by Ryan Rumbolt

Janice MacDonald, best known for writing mysteries, took trips through her past and across Canada to craft her memoir.

'Makes it more extreme:' Prof says climate change added to historic fire season

A researcher says wildfires that blackened huge swaths of Western Canada this summer are not just a local phenomenon, pointing to this year's deadly fires in Chile, Portugal, and California as other infernos that broke records.

'Complete shambles': Jasper man spends night on bus after mountain snowstorm strands travellers

A Jasper man says he was stranded on a bus for almost 18 hours after it became stuck in deep snow this week on Highway 93 in Banff National Park.

AUPE endorses government-operated marijuana retail stores

Members at the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) debated the merits of supporting Government of Alberta operated cannabis dispensaries at their annual convention at the Shaw Conference Centre Saturday.

Evacuation order lifted in Fernie, days after deadly arena gas leak

On Sunday, officials announced that the evacuation order for 55 homes and businesses immediately around the Fernie Memorial Arena had been lifted. Meanwhile, a community memorial is being planned for the three men who died following an ammonia leak at the rink.

Trudeau meets with Edmonton police, community leaders

by Zoe Todd

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended his visit to Alberta to meet with Edmonton community leaders and police officers on Saturday.

Rachel Notley calls Quebec's face-covering ban 'a sad day for Canada'

The controversial religious neutrality bill passed on Wednesday bars people from accessing government services while their faces are covered and will apply even while riding the bus.

Could data be the new oil in Calgary?

by Erin Collins

The lofty days of $100-a-barrel oil are a distant memory, and thousands of skilled people are out of work in Calgary. The city thinks it can engineer a rebound by transforming Canada's energy capital into a high-tech hub.

Chef David Wolfman explores Indigenous cuisine in new cookbook

Chef David Wolfman has many inspirations but says one of his biggest is the "country food" created by Indigenous peoples across Canada.

Ammonia, which killed 3 in Fernie, B.C., is used in majority of Alberta rinks

The gas is used extensively, but one expert says he's not aware of a similar tragedy striking at any rink in Canada.

FOOD AND THE CITY Cassis Bistro brings the French market experience to Calgary

by Julie Van Rosendaal

Cassis Bistro has transformed into The Little French Market, bringing in specialty products from France

HQ2, eh? Amazon draws bids from Canadian cities to be online seller's other home

Amazon's announcement earlier this year that it is on the hunt for a second headquarters set off a flurry of interest from cities across the continent, eager to be the online giant's next home away from home. With the deadline to apply now passed, what Canadian cities followed through and threw their hats into the ring?

Q&A; Journalism in the age of alt-facts and fake news the topic of Banff Centre conference

by Dave Dormer

As newsrooms shrink, and fake news sites grow, it's getting harder and harder for people to know what sources to believe.

Rosedale School parents on alert after two suspicious incidents

Parents of students who attend a northwest Calgary school are being warned to be vigilant after two recent suspicious incidents in the area.

Sears Canada debacle one more reason to avoid extended warranties, experts say

by Aaron Saltzman

The Sears Canada liquidation, while extreme, is yet more evidence that extended warranties are generally a waste of money for consumers — though they are hugely profitable for retailers.

Calgary pastor accused of killing infant son sees murder charge downgraded to manslaughter

by Meghan Grant

The Calgary pastor originally accused of murdering his infant son will go to trial on the lesser charge of manslaughter. Three-month-old Cyrus Nel was found in medical distress at a northeast home in 2015.

Guilty plea from 1 of 2 moms accused of leaving children in freezing car while they went to a bar

One of two Lethbridge mothers accused of leaving their young children in a freezing car as they went to a bar last December pleaded guilty in court Friday morning while the other had a trial date set for next year.

Contract worker killed at Suncor oilsands plant near Fort McMurray

A contract worker was killed Friday at a Suncor oilsands mine near Fort McMurray, the company says.

Recap Roughriders end playoff drought with statement win over Stampeders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders earned a playoff spot and won at McMahon Stadium for the first time since 2009 with a 30-7 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday.

Turner Valley man among 3 victims identified in deadly Fernie arena gas leak

by Jaimie Kehler

The BC Coroners Service has identified the three men killed after an ammonia leak as 59-year-old Wayne Hornquist, 52-year-old Lloyd Smith of Fernie and 46-year-old Jason Podloski of Turner Valley, Alberta.

CBC Calgary moves 4 km west to new location on Oct. 23

After nearly six decades of radio, TV and online coverage from the same location, CBC/Radio-Canada is shifting its centre of operations to a new Calgary location on Monday.

MARKETPLACE How super are those pricey 'superfoods'? Marketplace puts 3 of them to the test

by Stephanie Matteis

Coconut water, quinoa and chia seeds are often marketed as "superfoods," and looking at recent sales, it seems the public is buying in. Marketplace pits them against alternatives that don’t come with super prices to see which foods pack the best nutritional punch.

Calgary police retract statement about dead toddler's parent waving driver through intersection

Calgary police have retracted a statement they initially made about the circumstances before a four-year-old girl was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Bowness — and a week after the driver saw the careless driving charge against her dropped.

Students were expected to struggle on 'no calculator' tests, says education minister

The fact that Grade 6 students in Alberta struggle to do arithmetic without the aid of a calculator came as no surprise to the province, says Education Minister David Eggen.

Beware police offering to bail out your friend or relative with iTunes cards

Scammers are phoning unsuspecting victims in Calgary and telling them their friend or relative is in jail but can be freed in exchange for prepaid gift cards, police say. Dozens of Calgarians have fallen for the scam and the average reported loss is more than $2,500.

Mainstreet responds to allegations it coordinated polls to influence Calgary mayoral race

by Sarah Rieger

The polling firm that predicted Bill Smith would be elected mayor of Calgary over incumbent Naheed Nenshi published a lengthy response to criticisms of its methods.

Food delivery company gears up for Alberta's tough winters — on bikes

As Edmontonians gear up for winter, a new food delivery company is gearing up for it as well — on bikes.

'A jet engine up the road': Ear-splitting work from Foothills hospital irks Parkdale neighbours

Neighbours of Foothills hospital in Calgary's Parkdale community have been dealing with "jet-engine"-like blasts roaring through the area this week.

Calgary Stampede drops $1,700 US on eBay for historic cowboy's hat

by Sarah Rieger

The Stampede pulled the trigger on a big eBay purchase to return a piece of cowboy history to Calgary.

'We'd fight a bear for you,' Calgary tells Amazon in what Nenshi deems a 'top-notch pitch' for HQ2

Calgary took its bid for Amazon's second headquarters directly to the streets of Seattle on Thursday, the deadline for cities to submit pitches to the online retail giant.

'Nobody was happy': Alberta coal town Grande Cache struggles with mine closure

by Terry Reith

The Rocky Mountain coal community of Grande Cache is struggling through unusually tough times as businesses, professionals and residents pack up and leave.

Albertans among Canada's biggest users of medicinal marijuana, Health Canada says

Alberta is home to the second highest number of medicinal marijuana users in the country, according to Health Canada. The province is runner-up to Ontario. Health Canada released the information through market data that looks at statistics surrounding medicinal marijuana use across the country.

Video Historic Banff hotel to get rooftop hot tubs in $45M renovation after December fire

A $45-million plan will combine modern amenities and historic charm to restore an iconic landmark in Banff after flames engulfed the 108-year-old structure in December.

'Fire came at us furiously and fast:' Crowsnest Pass mayor thankful no lives were lost

by Sarah Rieger

Five helicopters and 43 firefighters are working to fully contain a wildfire in the Crowsnest Pass, about 230 kilometres southwest of Calgary.

Calgary police officer arrested after allegedly pointing gun at driver who made rude gesture

by Meghan Grant

A Calgary police officer has been charged criminally, accused of pointing a gun at a driver who made a rude gesture at the constable and his partner.

Political parting gift: Departing councillors in line for numerous benefits

by Scott Dippel

The four departing members of Calgary city council are in line for the pensions they earned while on the public payroll and a transition allowance of two weeks of pay for every year they were in office.

Q&A; Stress test for uninsured homebuyers will test housing market

by Stephen Hunt

Finanicial analyst, real estate guru, author and former Conservative MP Garth Turner says new mortgage lending guidelines figure to push housing prices down.