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Remembrance Day ceremonies in Calgary

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0700

Remembrance Day is a time for Canadians to pay their respects to soldiers who sacrificed their lives in war.

Provincial government focusing on more programs for youth

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:18:00 +0700

Three Calgary school boards have teamed up with the United Way and the provincial government to provide more recreational and cultural opportunities for Calgary youth.

Calgary Flames alumni to raise money for Drumheller recreational facility

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:17:00 +0700

Some Flames alumni are strapping on the skates Wednesday night in Drumheller to raise money for a new fundraising initiative for a community centre.

H1N1 vaccination clinic changes for Remembrance Day

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:26:00 +0700

There will be a change in hours at all the H1N1 clinics in Calgary on Wednesday.

Downtown parking rates expected to fall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:24:00 +0700

There's great news for drivers who have to park in the core.

Province opens doors to more high risk groups

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:43:00 +0700

Alberta Health Services has announced it will allow more people from high risk groups to be vaccinated on Thursday.

Calgary soldier memorialized

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:00 +0700

Family and friends packed a north Calgary church Tuesday to pay tribute to a young Calgary soldier killed in Afghanistan.

CPS investigate suspicious death in NE

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:37:00 +0700

Calgary police are investigating a suspicious death in the Marlborough area in northeast Calgary.

Another four Albertans die after contracting H1N1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:33:00 +0700

Another four deaths have been reported in the province in the past 24 hours, linked to the H1N1 flu.

Crimestoppers profile missing high risk sex offender

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:29:00 +0700

City police issuing yet another warning about a high risk offender who has seemingly disappeared.

H1N1 flu packs intensive care units and emergency rooms in Alberta

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:34:00 +0700

Alberta's health system is stretched, thanks to the H1N1 virus.

The new focus of Remembrance Day

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:57:00 +0700

With the ranks of Canadian veterans from the WWI, WWII, and the Korean War constantly shrinking, more attention is being paid to the men and women returning from the battles in Afghanistan.

Funeral for fallen Calgary soldier today

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:18:00 +0700

A grieving family is giving the people of Calgary the chance to join them in bidding farewell to their son.

Dry cleaner robber gets caught

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:16:00 +0700

A man has been arrested in connection to a string of robberies at the same dry cleaner, just steps away from a police station.

Calgary park getting a facelift

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:14:00 +0700

A major Calgary park is getting a major overhaul.

Sites for tomorrow's ceremonies

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:15:00 +0700

There are a number of places around the city where you can remember Canada's war dead tomorrow.

Hundreds come out for airport tunnel meeting

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0700

Hundreds of Calgarians packed a hotel convention room in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel Monday night to push for the Airport Trail tunnel.

Nut spread warning issued

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0700

Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning about certain Gioia and Nutkao brands of nut spreads imported from Italy.

Lions Club urges seniors to get help to re-locate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0700

The Lions Club of Calgary is continuing to urge seniors that live in an affordable housing complex to consider their options in case their current homes are destroyed.

Flames legend joins the Hockey Hall of Fame

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:20:00 +0700

Legendary Calgary Flames trainer Jim "Bearcat" Murray has received hockey’s' highest honour, by being inducted into the Hall of Fame in Toronto.

U of C appoints temporary president

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:15:00 +0700

An interim president has been named to head the University of Calgary.

Five more Albertans die after contracting the H1N1 virus

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:52:00 +0700

Alberta Health Services reports five more Albertans have died after contracting the H1N1 flu virus, including one person from the Calgary area.

Local woman faces string of fraud charges

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:00 +0700

A Calgary woman faces fraud charges after police believe she tried to buy a truck using another woman's identification.

Baby stroller recall

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:00 +0700

A popular maker of baby strollers is issuing a recall after nearly a dozen small children had their fingertips amputated by a side hinge.

Leaf and pumpkin depots open for extra week

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:11:00 +0700

Due to late falling leaves, the city is extending the leaf and pumpkin program for an extra week.

Calgary woman pleads guilty to manslaughter

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:10:00 +0700

The woman who pushed a Calgary teen to his death in front of a C-Train two years ago has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Hard road ahead for Alberta's premier

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:18:00 +0700

After surviving a leadership review on the weekend, Premier Ed Stelmach promises changes are coming.

Hard road ahead for Alberta's premier

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:57:00 +0700

After surviving a leadership review on the weekend, Premier Ed Stelmach promises changes are coming.

Canadians in favour of two minutes of silence

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:39:00 +0700

A new polls suggests most Canadians would be in favour of a mandatory two minutes of silence on Remembrance Day.

Ring-road deal close between the city and province

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:38:00 +0700

A deal is close on the southwest portion of Calgary's ring-road between the province and city.

Poppy boxes stolen

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:35:00 +0700

Several poppy boxes put out by the Legion have been stolen and one person has been arrested after trying to get away with one over the weekend.

Replacing Alberta's health minister one option for premier

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +0700

A Calgary political scientist says Premier Ed Stelmach will probably wait to make changes until the new year.

Weekend H1N1 clinics run smoothly heading into next phase

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:21:00 +0700

Alberta Health Services says it's been a smooth weekend at the revamped H1N1 vaccination clinics.

Airport Trail Tunnel Committee hosts public meeting

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:18:00 +0700

The airport's intention to proceed with construction of their new runway is a major concern for northeast businesses and residents.

Changes at Catholic services due to H1N1

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:16:00 +0700

As of Sunday, mass will be a little different at Calgary's Catholic churches.

Man wanted for attempted murder in B.C. may be in Calgary

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0700

A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be heading to the Calgary area.

American healthcare reform could hurt Canada

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:24:00 +0700

American democrats are hailing it as a historic moment for their nation.

Calgary Food Bank sees demand skyrocket

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:16:00 +0700

The Calgary Food Bank is in the grips of a crisis as they try and deal with the greatest increase in demand for food in its 27-year history.

Stelmach government split on Bill 50 but not on private health care

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:21:00 +0700

Progressive Conservative Party members are split on the matter of Bill 50, the controversial bill speeding up the development of electrical transmission lines.

Funeral date set for fallen Calgary soldier

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:53:00 +0700

The funeral for a Calgary soldier killed in Afghanistan a week and a half ago will be held on Tuesday.

Parents and caregivers asked to go to Stampede location for H1N1 shot

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:45:00 +0700

Health officials are asking parents and caregivers of babies under six months to go to the Stampede Grandstand clinic when the H1N1 vaccination lines open to them on Tuesday.

Stamps give up the west

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:00 +0700

The Calgary Stampeders road back to the Grey Cup just got a little tougher.

Opposition parties say Tories are out of touch

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:14:00 +0700

The Alberta Liberals are reacting to news that Ed Stelmach is still the choice for Tories.

Tories give Stelmach strong vote of confidence

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:12:00 +0700

Premier Ed Stelmach has received a big thumbs up from Tory party members at his leadership review this weekend in Red Deer.

Third wave of Olympic ticket sales postponed until November 14th

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:49:00 +0700

A major technical glitch meant thousands of people hoping to buy Olympic tickets were out of luck today, and VANOC says you’ll have to wait another week before you can try again.

Protesters rally outside Tory leadership review in Red Deer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:07:00 +0700

A group of about 700 demonstrators rallied outside a Red Deer hotel Saturday, protesting hospital bed closures and cuts to provincial health care.

Delegates vote on Premier's leadership

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:15:00 +0700

We are just hours away from finding out if Progressive Conservative party members have faith in Premier Ed Stelmach.

It's a great day to be Calgary sports fan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:18:00 +0700

Both the Stampeders and Flames are in action.

Provincial employees have to 'swear' they have H1N1

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:15:00 +0700

Provincial government employees have been told that if they're absent for more than three days because off due to H1N1, they'll have to make a legal declaration swearing an oath in front of a commissioner that they did, in fact, have swine flu.

Delegates set to vote on Premier's leadership

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:08:00 +0700

Tory delegates are voting on Premier Ed Stelmach's party leadership today in Red Deer.

A strange twist in Falconridge stabbing

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:27:00 +0700

One man has been stabbed at an alcohol-fueled party in the Northeast community of Falconridge.

Two stabbings in N.E. community of Falconridge

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:26:00 +0700

Calgary police confirm that two men have been stabbed in the community of Falconridge.

VANOC releasing more tickets for 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:10:00 +0700

Clear off the credit card.

Calgary Snow Show returns

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0700

The Calgary Snow Show is often deemed the official kickoff to winter and it slides into the BMO Centre at Stampede Park this weekend.

Suspects arrested after break-ins

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:23:00 +0700

Calgary police have arrested two men after a series of break-ins in the northeast Thursday night.

Parents and caregivers next in line for H1N1 shot

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:51:00 +0700

Beginning Tuesday, Alberta Health Services will open H1N1 vaccine clinics to parents and caregivers of children under six months of age and children under 10 who have chronic health conditions.

Canada's unemployment rises not shrinks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:23:00 +0700

Economists are a little red-faced after predicting the Canadian economy was going to create 10-thousand jobs last month.

Second person fired over flu shot fiasco

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:14:00 +0700

Alberta Health says another person has been fired and they have now completed their investigation into the Flames flu shot fiasco.

Two more deaths in Alberta from H1-N1

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:12:00 +0700

Alberta Health Services has confirmed two more people have died of the H1-N1 flu in Alberta.

Football fans expected to be huddled in front of the television

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:00 +0700

The biggest game in town this weekend isn't even in town.

Pregnant women next for H1N1 clinics

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:45:00 +0700

Pregnant woman are next on the list of people allowed to get the H1N1 vaccine.

Canada's unemployment rises not shrinks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:43:00 +0700

Economists are a little red-faced after predicting the Canadian economy was going to create 10-thousand jobs last month.

Outpouring of support for beaten puppy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:39:00 +0700

A Doberman Pincher left outside the Calgary Humane Society has captured the hearts of Calgarians. Tips, donations and adoption requests are pouring in for the puppy.

Victims' families upset over possible Tschetter appeal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:37:00 +0700

The families of five people killed by Cochrane truck driver Daniel Tschetter says they're in shock at news of an appeal of his prison sentence.

Ski season just around the corner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:36:00 +0700

Some good news for skiers and snowboarders who want to hit the mountains - Lake Louise partially opens today.

Brazen robberies near police station

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:34:00 +0700

Three robberies in three weeks, all by the same person.

Fatal crash on Highway 2 south of Calgary

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:44:00 +0700

One person is dead after a fiery crash Thursday night on the QE2 near the Carstairs overpass.

Massive blaze damages homes in SW community of Evergreen

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:36:00 +0700

Emergency crews responded to a two-alarm blaze in the the southwest community of Evergreen late Thursday night.

Calgary Zoo to unveil newly renovated conservatory

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:27:00 +0700

The Calgary Zoo will offer a warm retreat for locals who may not be able to get away this winter when they unveil a $25 million, year-long renovation later this month.

Pregnant women next in line for H1N1 vaccinations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:25:00 +0700

H1N1 vaccination lines will get a little longer Friday as pregnant women will also be eligible to attend all six Calgary clinics.

Suspect survives Fort Hood shooting rampage

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:27:00 +0700

A U.S. Army spokesman says the Fort Hood, Texas shootings suspect is alive and was not killed by authorities responding to the attack.

MADD launches 'project red ribbon'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:00 +0700

Mothers Against Drunk Driving has launched its annual 'project red ribbon campaign'.

Drilling forcast grim

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:00 +0700

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada predicts 8,000 wells will be drilled across Canada in 2010, about the same as this year.

Army: 12 dead in 31 wounded shooting attacks at Fort Hood base in Texas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:23:00 +0700

FORT HOOD, Texas - The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas.

Army: 7 dead in pair of attacks at Fort Hood, Texas, base

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:02:00 +0700

The Army says seven people were killed and 20 wounded in a pair of shootings at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas.

No serious side effects so far with vaccination

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:24:00 +0700

The World Health Organization says millions of doses of H1-N1 vaccine have been given so far around the globe with no serious side effects reported.

Flu assesment clinic busy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:08:00 +0700

Calgary's flu assessment centre at the old Children's Hospital is a busy place.

Four more Albertans die after getting H1N1

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:00 +0700

Alberta Health Services says four more Albertans have died since Tuesday after getting H1N1.

Tory support tumbles

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:30:00 +0700

A new poll shows support for the Alberta Tory party is at it's lowest level in 16 years.

H1N1 clinics re-open today

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:27:00 +0700

H1N1 flu clinics re-open today for children from six months to under five-years-old at six locations around the city.

Number of emergency workers calling in sick jumps

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:19:00 +0700

An increasing number of front line emergency workers are calling in sick these days, but the city's emergency management agency says they don't know if it's related to the H1N1 flu.

Calgary soldier to be honoured posthumously

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:16:00 +0700

The sacrifice made by soldiers will be recognized with a medal presentation on Monday and a Calgarian will be one of the first honoured with it.

Alberta's auditor general considers investigation into H1N1 plan

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:15:00 +0700

Alberta's auditor general says he might launch an investigation into the province's response to H1N1.

NDP giving back Olympic tix

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:14:00 +0700

Members of the federal New Democrats will not be going to the Olympic games.

Nurses ask for patience as vaccination clinics re-open

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0700

The president of the United Nurses of Alberta is asking for co-operation and patience as H1N1 flu clinics re-open today.

Alberta proposing supplemental pension plan

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:59:00 +0700

The province is going to pressure the federal government to establish a voluntary pension plan to supplement the Canada Pension Plan.

First responders to get H1N1 priority

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +0700

Alberta Health Services has announced that all first responders including police and fire will now get their H1N1 vaccines as soon as all those in high risk groups have been looked after.

Humane Society looking for help in hurt pup case

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:00 +0700

The Calgary Humane Society is trying to find out who is responsible, after someone dropped off a badly beaten puppy at a vet clinic.

Vote to kill gun registry wins approval-in-principle in Parliament

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:00 +0700

OTTAWA - Conservative MPs, bolstered by a handful of Liberals and New Democrats, have narrowly voted in principle to kill the federal long gun registry.

Swine-flu vaccine price tag hits $400 million, plus related costs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0700

OTTAWA - That swine-flu shot isn't coming cheap.

AUMA reacts to property tax cap

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:37:00 +0700

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association wants the Tory government to put a cap on how much property tax it takes from municipalities.

Province sticking by new H1N1 plan

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +0700

Alberta Health and Wellness is still targeting young children and pregnant women, as it continues roll out its vaccination program for the H1N1 flu virus.

Flames flu scandal results in firing of senior staff member

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:13:00 +0700

A senior staff member has been fired from Alberta Health services after the Flames team members, their families, and some management were allowed to jump the queue and get their H1N1 vaccination shots.

Organic flu remedies fly off shelves

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0700

Many Calgarians who can't get the H1N1 vaccine are flocking to health stores to try to ward off the flu the natural way.

Company charged after death of Michelle Krsek appears in court

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:19:00 +0700

The company charged after a three-year-old girl was crushed by falling debris from a downtown construction site made their first court appearance on Wednesday.

Olympic athletes wait in line for H1N1 shot

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:16:00 +0700

Canada's Olympic athletes are not getting preferential treatment when it comes to access to the H1N1 flu vaccine.

Oilsands activity to pick up

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:41:00 +0700

A new report from the Canadian Energy Research Institute predicts billions of dollars worth of oilsands projects that were shelved could soon be dusted off.

Flames come under fire for jumping the H1N1 queue

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:38:00 +0700

The Calgary Flames organization is having to play some defence off the ice this morning.

Seniors may be at high-risk for H1N1

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:16:00 +0700

Add seniors to the growing list of people that could be seriously affected by the H1N1 virus.

Canada's top doc says vaccine program handled well

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:14:00 +0700

Canada's chief public health officer isn't losing his focus amid all the furor over the handling of the H1N1 vaccinations.