9 h. ago Bell: Smith government sets up a bike lane showdown with Calgary Mayor Gondek

'If they're hell-bent on continuing to add more bike lanes everything is on the table,' says Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, of Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary city council

Politics

9 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government will meet Gondek and demand Calgary justify bike lanes

'If they're hell-bent on continuing to add more bike lanes everything is on the table,' says Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, of Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary city council

Politics

9 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government meets Gondek July 30 demanding Calgary justify bike lanes

'If they're hell-bent on continuing to add more bike lanes everything is on the table,' says Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, of Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary city council

Politics

9 h. ago Bell: 'Everything on the table' — Smith government could remove some Calgary bike lanes

'If they're hell-bent on continuing to add more bike lanes everything is on the table,' says Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, of Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary city council

Politics

21 h. ago City lawyer tells court the ballot box, not the legal system, is the place to challenge Calgary's water fluoridation

City of Calgary lawyer Colleen Sinclair said council lawfully voted to overturn a 2011 decision to remove the additive from the water after city residents voted in a plebiscite to have it returned

Other

29 h. ago Leadership over lip service: Building a safer Calgary for everyone

Calgary is the best city in the world in which to live, work and raise a family. However, we are currently facing a public safety crisis we cannot afford to ignore. Our downtown is plagued by crime, addiction and social disorder. Calgary just plummeted from fifth to 18th place in The Economist’s rankings of the […]

Politics

49 h. ago City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures

Calgarians asked to limit outdoor water use by shortening watering times or skipping a watering day, watering during late evening or early morning

Other

3 d. ago RCMP investigate assault of woman in Chestermere on Canada Day

Police in the Alberta city of Chestermere, east of Calgary, say a woman was taken to hospital on Canada Day after being swarmed an assaulted by a group of teens in a park.

Economics

4 d. ago Heat warning for southern Ontario expected to end tonight: Environment Canada

TORONTO — It’s another scorcher across southern Ontario today with temperatures expected to climb to the mid 30s and the humidex making it feel like 40 C. Environment Canada issued a heat warning Friday afternoon for areas between Windsor and Peterborough, saying daytime highs between 31 and 33 C were expected on Saturday and Sunday. […]

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6 d. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario this weekend: Environment Canada

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of southern Ontario this weekend, with humidex values expected to make it feel like 40 C. The alert issued Friday afternoon says daytime highs between 31 and 33 C can be expected on Saturday and Sunday. It says overnight lows are projected to sit […]

Other

6 d. ago Dreeshen letter to Calgary mayor expresses 'concern' with city's approach to bike lanes

"We are . . . concerned with future bicycle lanes and other lane-removal initiatives where taxpayer dollars are used to shrink, rather than increase, road capacity for vehicles," Dreeshen wrote

Other

6 d. 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

7 d. ago Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

Other

7 d. ago Update: Severe thunderstorm warning no longer in effect for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

Other

7 d. ago Stephen Avenue businesses threaten lawsuit against City of Calgary

Business owners along Stephen Avenue are threatening a lawsuit against the City of Calgary over a revitalization project, with fears it could lead to major business disruptions.

Economics

9 d. ago Heat warnings issued as temps expected to soar in Edmonton and region

Daytime temperatures in and around Edmonton are expected to hover near 30 C for the next two days

Other

9 d. ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

Culture

9 d. ago Fluoride back in Calgary's water system four years after city

The city will top up naturally occurring levels of fluoride to match the 0.7 milligrams per litre consistent with Health Canada guidelines

Other

1 week ago Calgary police continue probe after 8 people hurt in market equipment collapse

Investigators did not immediately say whether the injured have since been released from hospital.

Events

1 week ago RiverWalk art, Grassroots Backyard Ultra and Cavalry FC: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from new RiverWalk art to the Grassroots Backyard Ultra

Culture