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'Incredibly impressed': Calgary mayor applauds reduced water use after pipeline break

CALGARY — As crews work to fix a massive pipeline break, Calgary’s mayor says citizens are stepping up to draw down on water use to prevent city taps from running dry.

Jun 10, 2024 8:06 PM Read more >

Jonathan Senecal, Audrey Leduc named Canada's top university sport athletes

CALGARY — Sprinter Audrey Leduc has Paris in her sights and football player Jonathan Senecal wants to follow other Canadian quarterbacks into pro football.

Jun 10, 2024 6:52 PM Read more >

B.C.'s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money 'at the expense' of Western Canada

WHITEHORSE — Federal immigration money is being "showered down" on Ontario and Quebec "at the expense" of Western Canada, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.

Jun 10, 2024 5:34 PM Read more >

Coutts murder-conspiracy trial to resume with jury after legal arguments create delay

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A jury is set to return Tuesday to hear evidence in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

Jun 10, 2024 5:21 PM Read more >

Calgary energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells after ongoing care problems

CALGARY — A Calgary energy company has been ordered to abandon close to 1,000 wells, pipelines and other facilities over concerns about care and maintenance of the sites.

Jun 10, 2024 4:22 PM Read more >

Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat

EDMONTON — Shannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta's Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance.

Jun 10, 2024 3:32 PM Read more >

Shania Twain, Our Lady Peace to perform in Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup games

EDMONTON — Two of the biggest musical acts in Canadian history will be backing the Edmonton Oilers and entertaining their fans during the Stanley Cup Final.

Jun 10, 2024 1:03 PM Read more >

Whisky, rum and key lime pie: Smith and DeSantis place wager on Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have made a friendly wager on the Stanley Cup final.

Jun 10, 2024 9:49 AM Read more >

CEBL roundup: Stingers stung at home 100-79 by red-hot River Lions

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Stingers had their sights set on grabbing a share of the Western Conference lead with the Vancouver Bandits. The visiting Niagara River Lions had other plans.

Jun 9, 2024 9:06 PM Read more >

Calgary mayor apologizes for communication gaps as city works to repair water main

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor is apologizing for failing to communicate better with residents as the city continues to urge water conservation until a major feeder main that failed last week is repaired.

Jun 9, 2024 4:47 PM Read more >