18 m. ago Prime Minister Carney holds his first meeting with new cabinet this morning

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with his new cabinet this morning. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill. Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change […]

Politics

34 m. ago Carney set to hold 1st cabinet meeting with new faces at the table

Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.

Transport

63 m. ago Letters May 14, 2025: ‘City complains about provincial tax burden, while they’ve stolen previous tax cuts.’

Just thieves in suits It comes as no surprise that the City of Calgary is trying to deflect responsibility for the property tax increase to the province. The city fails to mention the years the education portion of our tax bill was reduced but never returned to the taxpayers. Our property tax would be substantially […]

Economics

65 m. ago 39 years ago: A May snowstorm paralyzes Calgary, as the Flames win their first shot at the Stanley Cup

The snowstorm of May 14, 1986 packed a winter wallop in Calgary 39 years ago this week. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck on highways. Police eventually closed off the highways heading north, west and east out of Calgary. Schools, stores, businesses and almost any place that could close did close. More than 100 massive steel […]

Other

2 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Carney’s cabinet not the worst he could do to Alberta, I guess

An ex-CEO and former oilsands development board chair as energy minister isn't bad, but plenty other appointees herald disappointment

Transport

9 h. ago Prairie Provident Resources Announces Successful Basal Quartz Drilling Program and First Quarter 2025 Results

CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (“Prairie Provident” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce strong production results from its three-well Basal Quartz (“BQ”) horizontal drilling program in the Michichi area of Central Alberta during the first quarter of 2025. The Company also announces financial and operating results for […]

Culture

10 h. ago New Tecumseth mayor hopeful Honda’s EV plant will be built despite delay

The mayor of an Ontario municipality set to be the home for Honda’s now-postponed $15-billion electric-vehicle project said Tuesday he is not giving up hope on the plant. New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross said he is disappointed with Honda’s decision but he will continue to advocate for the project, which was expected to create about […]

Other

10 h. ago Chinese pianist Lang Lang, country music star, and pop hitmaker to join Calgary Phil in varied 70th season

Chinese pianist Lang Lang, DJs and electronica music, Canadian country superstar Tenille Townes, former Barenaked Ladies vocalist Steven Page and singer and author Vivek Shraya will be among the highlights of the Calgary Philharmonic’s eclectic 70th season, which will include 64 concerts under 29 conductors across seven venues. Lang Lang, one of classical music’s biggest […]

Culture

10 h. ago Opposition, Vancouver mayor raise questions about new Downtown Eastside consultant

The province has hired former Ontario cabinet minister Michael Bryant on a six-month contract worth $150,000 plus expenses to review Downtown Eastside programs and future policy.

Politics

11 h. ago Calgary woman describes ‘white flames and black smoke’ when e

A Calgary family is facing some huge bills after their family home was destroyed last month in a fire that was started by an e-bike.

Other

12 h. ago LILLEY: The good, the bad, the ugly of Carney’s cabinet appointments

Some good appointments, some worrisome picks as prime minister’s first real government takes shape

Transport

12 h. ago In Calgary courts: Suspect in killing of Calgary teen Danillo Canales Glenn granted bail pending November trial

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 12 to 16, 2025

Events

12 h. ago Black Diamond Group Limited Announces Approval of All Resolutions at 2025 Annual Meeting

CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond”) (TSX: BDI, OTCQX:BDIMF) announced the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 13, 2025 (the “Meeting”). A total of 40,799,217 common shares, representing approximately 65.64% of Black Diamond’s issued and outstanding common shares, were represented in person […]

Other

13 h. ago Condor Announces 2025 First Quarter Results and Purchase of Its First LNG Facility

CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDR), a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company focused on Central Asia is pleased to announce the release of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, together with the related management’s […]

Culture

14 h. ago Titanium Transportation Group Reports 7.5% YoY Revenue Growth and Further Debt Reduction in Spite of Market Challenges

Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 improved 7.5% year-over-year, to $121 million. Logistics revenue increased 17.6% year-over-year, driven by 9% volume growth, highlighting continued customer wins and the scalability of Titanium’s asset-light model. Strategic divestiture of non-core assets generated $1.7 million in proceeds, contributing to a stronger balance sheet with $10.7 million reduction in loans and […]

Sport

14 h. ago Braid: Carney snubbed Calgary by passing up a brilliant choice for cabinet

Calgary's only Liberal MP, Corey Hogan was not given a cabinet position Tuesday

Transport

14 h. ago Quarterbacks in Calgary Stampeders camp: Vernon Adams Jr. leads the way

But veteran CFL pivot isn't the only quality QB in camp

Culture

14 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney cabinet as radically ‘green’ as Trudeau's

The Parliamentary press gallery is all aglow over Mark Carney’s new cabinet. It’s so much smaller than Justin Trudeau’s last cabinet, they beam. And its full of so many rookies. Surely that proves Carney intends a clean break with the Trudeau past. Umm. How about ‘No.’ It’s true, there are “just” 28 ministers in Carney’s […]

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Fire meet gas’: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith dismayed at Carney cabinet picks

Danielle Smith said she was put off by the new environment minister's close ties to Steven Guilbeault

Events

15 h. ago In Calgary courts: Version of events provided by Calgary murder suspect 'not possible,' Crown says in seeking conviction of city youth

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 12 to 16, 2025

Events