3 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government takes on Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek over bike lanes

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says he is concerned about "constructing bike lanes at the expense of road capacity"

Politics

4 h. ago Endangered western painted turtle released by Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Members of the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society travelled to Kelowna to release a western painted turtle that had been in their care for several weeks.

Events

4 h. ago ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

Other

5 h. ago Alberta cell tower vandalism leaves people without phone service for weeks

Some people living in a rural area north of Edmonton have been unable to use their cell phones at home for weeks, after the nearby cell tower was wrecked by vandals.

Technology

5 h. ago Alberta transportation minister, Calgary mayor trade letters over bike lanes

In a letter obtained by Global News, Alberta's transportation minister said he is concerned with the City of Calgary's approach to building bicycle lanes.

Sport

6 h. ago AHS issues multiple public alerts after confirmed cases of measles exposure in Edmonton

According to the province's measles dashboard, as of Thursday there are a total of 1,179 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta.

Economics

7 h. ago Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

Economics

7 h. ago Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. Announces Cease Trade Order

CALGARY, Alberta and TORONTO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: MNC; MNC.PR.A) (“Magnetic North” or the “Company”) announces that the Alberta Securities Commission (the “ASC”) has issued a cease trade order against the Company for the Company’s failure to file its audited annual financial statements, accompanying management discussion and analysis […]

Economics

8 h. ago House arrest for Edmonton man who killed passenger in dangerous driving crash

"He fully acknowledged his role in the death of his close friend ... and displayed significant remorse, shame, and psychological pain."

Events

8 h. ago In Calgary courts: Trial date set for manslaughter suspect in suspected road

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 30 to July 4, 2025

Transport

9 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's clawback of federal disability benefits shameful

Alberta is the only province or territory in Canada that is poised to claw back the $200 Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) from provincial disability income support (known in Alberta as AISH) recipients. That’s one out of 13. Back in March, Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason Nixon, announced this decision in this […]

Other

9 h. ago Okanagan woman, 33, identified as victim of fatal Kelowna pedestrian crash

Brittany Fraser was struck and killed on June 21st while trying to cross the street at the intersection of Highway 97 and Burtch Road in Kelowna.

Events

11 h. ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

11 h. ago Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip

Two of the five coal companies, who were suing the province for $16 billion over its mining policy flip flop, have reached a settlement agreement with the province.

Economics

12 h. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

12 h. ago Paintings stole from Ottawa hotel returned defaced, suspect sought

Four paintings stolen from a West Hunt Club hotel have been returned severely defaced.

Other

12 h. ago Paintings stolen from Ottawa hotel returned defaced, suspect sought

Four paintings stolen from a West Hunt Club hotel have been returned severely defaced.

Other

14 h. ago Debt Investor Marblegate Sees Pain Rising for Private Borrowers

Private US companies are running out of room to manage their growing debt loads, potentially posing trouble for their direct lenders, according to one distressed-debt firm that is ready to come to the rescue.

Economics

14 h. ago Miovision Applauds U.S. Department of Transportation’s Call to Prioritize Road Safety

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miovision, a global leader in intelligent transportation systems and mobility safety solutions, today voiced its strong support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new SAFE ROADS initiative to improve roadway safety and reduce traffic fatalities. In a statement issued by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean […]

Sport

14 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Striking Canadian Hearing Services workers info picket outside of Accreditation Canada

OTTAWA, Ontario — Striking Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) workers will hold an informational picket outside of Accreditation Canada’s Ottawa office today. With the strike by CUPE 2073 members in its tenth week, Deaf clients sharing painful stories of being isolated without services, and CHS seemingly in no rush to end the disruption, workers are calling […]

Society