2 h. ago Calgary Expo: Nicholas Hoult talks Mad Max, Lex Luthor and transitioning from child star to adult actor

 When Nicholas Hoult took on the role of Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road, some of the prep work was a bit strange. For anyone who has seen  the chaotic, super-charged 2015 blockbuster by George Miller, this may not be too surprising. At Calgary Expo Friday afternoon, Hoult stressed that the film — an exhilarating […]

Other

4 h. ago Postmedia Calgary receives three honours at National Newspaper Awards

Journalism plaudits for news photo, editorial cartoon and special series on inflation

Society

7 h. ago Calgary Expo: Helen Hunt talks Twister, As Good as it Gets, Paul Reiser and what her dream role would be

While it may seem as if she was playing to the Calgary Expo crowd, Helen Hunt didn’t hesitate when asked if the genre she would like to take on that she hadn’t yet as an actress. Not long after complimenting a family sitting in the front row of the main theatre at the new BMO […]

Other

7 h. ago Calgary police confirm discovery of human remains in the community of Spruce Cliff

Calgary police confirm that human remains were discovered in a wooded area in southwest Calgary on Thursday, but so far don't know the persons identity or how they died.

Economics

7 h. ago Calgary students participate in election education initiative with Student Vote Canada

Students at Calgary's John G. Diefenbaker High School cast their ballots in a nationwide voting education initiative, learning about democracy and the process.

Politics

8 h. ago Coaches clash over big hits as London Knights beat Kitchener in Game 1

That didn’t take long. Dale Hunter and Jussi Ahokas are already trading serious verbal jabs. The London head coach and his Kitchener counterpart squabbled over two controversial hits that led to serious-looking injuries in the Knights’ dominant 5-2 win in the OHL Western Conference final opener before 9,061 Friday at Canada Life Place. Ahokas called […]

Other

8 h. ago Ottawa man faces child pornography charges after police raid

A 24-year-old Ottawa man faces child pornography-related charges after police raided a home in the west end. The Ottawa Police’s internet child exploitation unit executed a search warrant at a home in the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive on April 17 as part of an ongoing investigation into the online distribution of child […]

Events

8 h. ago Conservative leader Poilievre makes only Calgary election appearance as campaign enters final lap

Around 3,000 federal Conservative supporters came to hear Poilievre speak at a hangar near the Calgary airport on Friday.

Politics

8 h. ago How will a surge in Liberal support nationally affect the federal election in Calgary?

While the federal election is expected to be a close race between the Conservatives and Liberals, in Calgary the Liberals are expected to have a tough time in a sea of Tory blue.

Politics

8 h. ago Large grass fire in Lethbridge County, evacuations might be required: RCMP

Firefighters are on scene Friday afternoon of a large grass fire in Lethbridge County. Coaldale RCMP said the fire, in the area of Range Road 214 and Township Road 132, might require residents to evacuate. “If so, please follow directions from all emergency personnel,” said RCMP shortly after 3 p.m. Friday. Police say they will […]

Events

9 h. ago ‘Energy is electric’: A mashup of cosplayers and celebrities in Parade of Wonders

Mayor Jyoti Gondek, decked out as Thor, led the parade with Loki, the 'Dog Mayor of Calgary', under sunny skies

Other

9 h. ago Man in critical condition after overnight stabbing in Calgary

Calgary police say two people are in custody but no charges have been laid after an overnight stabbing sent a man to hospital in critical condition.

Events

9 h. ago Calgary Roughnecks hoping road dominance will drive them to fourth NLL title

And away they go, hopefully all the way to a fourth National Lacrosse League title, with playoffs under way Saturday for the Calgary Roughnecks. It truly is away where it begins in their bid for another NLL Cup to live proudly alongside championship trophies won from 2004, ’09 and ’19. That’s because the Roughnecks (10-8) […]

Transport

9 h. ago Why the Calgary Fire Department doesn't 'buy Canadian' as trade war with U.S. continues

The consolidation of the fire truck manufacturing sector in the United States has contributed to significantly lengthier wait times and inflated costs for new fire trucks, says Calgary's fire Chief

Events

11 h. ago After impressing with Flames, could playoffs be Adam Klapka's last stint in AHL?

Adam Klapka is re-joining the Calgary Wranglers for the rest of the playoffs. The question, though, is really whether this will be the last time we see the towering Czech winger in the minors. Is his time in the AHL coming to an end? After impressing down the stretch with the Calgary Flames to the […]

Culture

12 h. ago Hudson’s Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70%

TORONTO — When the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto opened Friday morning, customers burst through the doors on a mission to find one thing: deals. Some jogged through the 675,700-square-foot store on Yonge Street in hopes of getting first pick of the company’s famed stripes merchandise. Others made a beeline for the jewelry department, […]

Sport

13 h. ago Teacher who had sex with student after graduation may have acted immorally, but not illegally, Calgary judge says

Former Western High School teacher Jason Selby was found not guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor

Other

13 h. ago Two fire trucks stolen Sunday from Champion fire hall, but recovered thanks to 'swift' action by police

Two fire trucks were stolen Sunday night from the Champion fire hall, but were recovered due to the “swift action” by the RCMP. After getting a commercial alarm notification at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, the responding Vulcan RCMP officer heading to Champion, about 110 kilometres southeast of Calgary, saw two Champion fire trucks quickly […]

Events

13 h. ago Jet Set nightclub owner ‘destroyed’ by roof collapse that killed 232

Antonio Espaillat, the owner of a Dominican Republic nightclub, first learned of the collapse when his sister called him while trapped in the debris.

Events

14 h. ago ‘Grim’ retail sales underbelly points to Bank of Canada restarting rate cuts, economists say

First-quarter retail sales 'flatlined,' a big drop from the 5.6 per cent annualized gain during the previous fourth quarter

Culture