RCMP investigating after woman found dead in Chateau Lake Louise

Lake Louise RCMP said they are being helped by the RCMP major crimes unit after the woman was discovered in her hotel room around 2:41 p.m.

Parents of girl who nearly died from neglect could face months in prison

by Sarah Lawrynuik

The couple pleaded guilty earlier this year to failing to provide the necessaries of life for their daughter who nearly died at the age of nine after facial abscesses resulted in sepsis.

Hearings begin on fate of wetlands impacted by Calgary ring road

Hearings got underway on Monday to determine whether four wetlands along the Elbow River can be destroyed for construction of the southwest Calgary ring road.

Police search for $10K wheelchair stolen from 84-year-old Calgarian

Calgary police are asking anyone who deals with or is looking for second-hand wheelchairs to be on the lookout.

Pro wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. says he saved woman on Calgary bridge

British-Canadian professional wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. says he drew on his years of grappling and self-defence to help save the life of a woman dangling from a Calgary bridge.

'Hopefully that person died,' teen killer told police as he was arrested after stabbing partygoer

by Meghan Grant

After stabbing a fellow partygoer in the neck, a 17-year-old boy told police he hoped Levi Marance would die, according to the facts read aloud after the teen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Calgary courtroom on Monday.

Calgary voters didn't tar Nenshi with NDP brush in recent election, political scientist says

by John Gibson

Calgary's recent municipal election wasn't the partisan backlash that some pundits predicted because most voters didn't link their anger at the governing provincial NDP with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, a political scientist says.

Man killed in Gleichen by RCMP had a weapon made to look like a shotgun

by Dave Dormer

The man shot and killed by RCMP in Gleichen last week had a homemade weapon made to look like a shotgun. Members of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) are now looking into whether it worked and what role it played in the shooting.

Video Volunteers save 25,000 fish from canal deaths this year

Roughly 25,000 stranded fish have been saved from canals in southern Alberta and reintroduced to fresh, flowing water this fall.

Go Public 'They have access to your entire identity': TD Bank insider blows whistle on work being moved to India

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.

Q&A; Why Calgarians should get the flu shot, even if they're young and healthy

by Dave Dormer

Alberta's influenza immunization program begins Monday. In other words — it's time to get your annual flu shot.

Former Manitoba broadcaster accused of robbing 2 Alberta banks

Former Winnipeg broadcast personality and Red River College journalism instructor Steve Vogelsang has been charged with two counts of robbery involving two separate banks in Alberta.

Analysis CFL Power Rankings: Stamps lose, but they're still No. 1

by Malcolm Kelly

The Stampeders were completely out of it against Saskatchewan at home, which saw them lose for just the second time all season.They still top this week's rankings, but will need to straighten out some issues in order to fend off challengers.

As Bank of Canada ponders another rate hike, survey suggests many are really feeling the last ones

by Pete Evans

As the Bank of Canada prepares to announce its latest decision on interest rates, a new survey suggests a growing number of Canadians think they would be in financial trouble if rates go up again.

Video 'I couldn't stop crying': Dad's Facebook post leads to finding twin sons adopted 20 years ago

by Scott Stevenson

A Manitoba man took to social media to find the twin sons put up for adoption 21 years earlier. "'I'm going crazy about these boys, I can't find them,'" he told his partner. What happened over the next 48 hours left the couple in shock.

Flames place Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve

by Darren Haynes

The Calgary Flames have placed Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve. The team said he was being evaluated for a lower-body injury. A player placed on injured reserve is ineligible to play in NHL games for seven days.

Video 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.

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 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.

New Calgary city council sworn in Monday afternoon

by Scott Dippel

Calgary's new city council was sworn into office Monday afternoon. In the past, the event has been held in the council chamber. However, this year's swearing-in ceremony took place in the atrium of the municipal building.

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.

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.

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 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.

Conservatives accuse Liberals of diabetes tax grab

Health groups joined forces on Sunday with the Conservative opposition to accuse the Liberal government of trying to raise tax revenue on the backs of people with diabetes.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.