5 h. ago Father of Tesla Cybertruck crash victim files lawsuit over death

The family of one of three college students who died in a Cybertruck crash in California filed a lawsuit in a bid to gain access to the Tesla Inc. truck and better understand how their daughter died. The driver and two passengers were killed while they were on Thanksgiving break in late November when the […]

Events

6 h. ago How federal parties’ promises to cut development fees could impact Calgary

The City of Calgary collected $240 million in municipal development fees last year, which is the equivalent to an additional 10 per cent property tax increase if the fees are cut.

Sport

6 h. ago Alabama executes a man who said he was guilty of rape and murder and deserved to die

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man who dropped his appeals and said he deserved to die for the rape and murder of a woman in 2010 was put to death Thursday evening. James Osgood, 55, was pronounced dead at 6:35 p.m. CDT following a lethal injection at a south Alabama prison, authorities said. A […]

Events

7 h. ago Varcoe: Alberta suffers collateral damage from tariff 'blast radius,' with delay of Dow's megaproject

During a call with analysts on Thursday, Dow CEO Jim Fitterling pointed to 'volatile macroeconomic conditions' affecting global demand for petrochemical products

Economics

7 h. ago Vaughn Palmer: NDP still stalling on involuntary treatment for drug addicts

Alberta is actually doing it.

Economics

7 h. ago B.C. NDP still stalling on involuntary treatment for drug addicts

Vaughn Palmer: Meanwhile, Alberta is actually doing it.

Economics

7 h. ago Judge maintains death penalty as possible punishment for Bryan Kohberger

A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, despite the defendant’s recent autism diagnosis. Kohberger, 30, is charged in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home […]

Events

7 h. ago Saskatchewan changes trespassing laws to allow quicker police response

Under the new rules, activities such as public intoxication and drug use will now automatically be considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses.

Events

8 h. ago Jury begins deliberations in trial of pair accused of killing OPP officer

Jurors in the trial of two people accused of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a provincial police officer have begun their deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the case this week. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022, while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of […]

Events

8 h. ago Supreme Court orders former Alberta teacher who molested student back to prison; two justices suggest Paul Sheppard lied about past conviction

Canada's top court has ordered a former Alberta teacher who molested a student 30 years ago back to prison.

Events

8 h. ago Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Provides Release Date for its 2025 First Quarter Results and Details of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

CALGARY, Alberta, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:GTE) (TSX:GTE) (LSE:GTE) announces that the Company will release its 2025 first quarter financial and operating results on Thursday, May 1, 2025, post-market. Gran Tierra will host its first quarter 2025 results conference call on Friday, May […]

Economics

8 h. ago District makes funding plea as Surrey schools run short of paper

Surrey schools are calling for increased provincial funding after running low on basic school supplies like paper.

Society

9 h. ago Alberta sees lowest opioid deaths since 2019, but varying drug supplies across municipalities remain top concern

Alberta had the lowest opioid-related deaths in 2024 since pre-pandemic times, but experts warn it will be difficult to say whether or not the numbers will continue to trend downwards, given the toxic drug supply and ongoing response. According to the latest data, in 2024 Alberta recorded 1,182 opioid-related deaths, a significant drop from the […]

Politics

9 h. ago Alberta sees lowest opioid deaths since 2019, but varying drug toxicity across municipalities remain top concern

Alberta had the lowest opioid-related deaths in 2024 since pre-pandemic times, but experts warn it will be difficult to say whether or not the numbers will continue to trend downwards, given the toxic drug supply and ongoing response. According to the latest data, in 2024 Alberta recorded 1,182 opioid-related deaths, a significant drop from the […]

Politics

9 h. ago Man arrested and charged after Emily Murphy statue theft: Edmonton police

Emily Murphy was Alberta's first female judge and one of a group of women known as the Famous Five.

Events

9 h. ago TransAlta Corporation Announces Results of the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Election of all Directors

CALGARY, Alberta, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) (“TransAlta” or the “Company”) held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (“the Meeting”) on April 24, 2025. The total number of common shares represented by shareholders at the Meeting and by proxy was 188,962,557, representing 63.43 per cent of the […]

Politics

9 h. ago In Calgary courts: Crown seeks up to 15 years in prison for Calgary drug dealer who fatally shot his boss

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 22-25, 2025

Events

10 h. ago ‘Deeply shocked’: President of Hindu Society of Alberta reacts to fire at historic temple

No injuries reported; the fire will be investigated.

Events

10 h. ago Prince Harry, Meghan Markle call for more child protection on social media

The royal couple opened a memorial in NYC dedicated to children whose parents and loved ones believe their kids' interactions online led to their deaths.

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10 h. ago Judge weighs sentence for Quebec man found in contempt for swastikas outside his home

The lawyer representing the municipality argued that the man should be fined $14,000 and face jail time to ensure court orders for removal of the Nazi symbols are respected.

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