72 m. ago Alberta secession talk ‘unhelpful,’ Atco chief executive says

CALGARY — The chief executive of Atco Ltd. says discussions around Alberta secession are already hurting the investment climate. Nancy Southern says Asian partners in a major hydrogen project have said they won’t make final investment decisions unless there is certainty around the Alberta separatism question. She says the prospect of Alberta independence is raising […]

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80 m. ago Calgary high school put on lockdown after student attacked with a weapon

A student from Bishop McNally high school in Calgary has to be treated for minor injuries on Wednesday after police said he was assaulted by a suspect with an airsoft pistol.

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2 h. ago Fans remind Montreal Victoire 'you picked us' with Ottawa Charge poised to deliver KO blow

The two-part question was put to the stars of the night after the Ottawa Charge had just moved to within one victory of playing for the PWHL championship. As nice as Montreal is in the spring, how much do you not want to go there this weekend? And how important is it not to let […]

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2 h. ago Five new direct flights coming to Calgary International Airport in May and June

Number of direct flights in and out of Calgary International Airport grew to 100 this year

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3 h. ago Police investigating after student injured by airsoft pistol near Bishop McNally

Calgary police are investigating after a student was injured in an off-campus incident involving a weapon near a northeast high school Wednesday morning. Officers responded to Bishop McNally High School in the Falconridge area around 10:30 a.m. after a youth entered the school to report being injured nearby, police said. School administration then contacted police […]

Economics

5 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Convertible Unsecured Senior Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) is pleased to announce that as a result of excess demand, it has agreed […]

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6 h. ago Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi reportedly placed in induced coma

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed in an induced coma after undergoing “urgent” surgery on an abdominal injury that was the subject of a heavily debated on-field discussion between the club’s manager and owner following a Premier League game over the weekend. The Nigeria international was injured when he collided with the […]

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6 h. ago May long weekend in Calgary: What's open and closed | Events and activities

Everything you need to know to plan your Victoria Day holiday

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7 h. ago Evacuations as dry, hot weather stokes Manitoba’s early wildfire season

Some activities were also closed in Whiteshell Provincial Park due to an out-of-control 80-square-kilometre fire just across the border in Ontario

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9 h. 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

9 h. 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 […]

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10 h. ago FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Could Carter King be solution at centre?

The Denver Pioneers have provided a consistent pipeline of NHL talent for years. Now, the question around Calgary is whether Carter King might be next. For a Flames team that is short on young depth at the centre position, it was a big deal that they managed to convince the 23-year-old to put pen to […]

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16 h. ago 25 things to do in Toronto for the 2025 Victoria Day long weekend

Things to do in Toronto over the 2025 Victoria Day Long Weekend include partying it up at the first weekend of the summer-long Electric Island festival, visiting one of the most popular Asian night markets of the year or taking in a dazzling free fireworks show.The fun doesn't stop there, though.You can also catch hundreds of motorcycle riders dressed in their Sunday Best as the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride motors through town, keep up with the weirdest performances from across the pond at a Eurovision watch party or check out a food festival featuring exclusively Halal bites.For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the week and be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings.Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend.Events you might want to check out: Electric Island (May 17 - August 31 @ Fort York) Strap on your dancing shoes and head down to Fort York for the first installment of this beloved EDM music festival. BACKY...

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16 h. ago Ontario home on lake with stunning architecture selling for almost $7 million

With the May long weekend around the corner and the weather already delivering, it’s officially almost cottage season.And while any lakefront escape outside the city is a summer win, let's be honest, there's your average cottage, and then there's 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr.This five-bedroom, five-bathroom retreat is more glass treehouse on the Canadian Shield than grandpa's old fishing shack.A screened-in dining area. Designed by MafcoHouse to be at one with nature, 1298 Lipsy Lake Dr. is about as close to living inside a design magazine as you can get. The lake. Set on more than 14 acres of pristine forest, with 545 feet of west-facing waterfront, this contemporary stunner isn't your average Muskoka cottage. An aerial view of the dock. In fact, Lipsy Lake is something of a well-kept secret.The primary bedroom. With only 33 properties along its shores, the lake offers a peaceful, low-traffic alternative to its glitzier counterparts.The...

Economics

17 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

17 h. ago Dresden residents, First Nations take landfill fight to Queen’s Park

Local residents and a First Nation brought their fight against a large landfill to Queen’s Park, where they accused the premier of trampling the community’s concerns to fast-track a project backed by his donors. The chair of a local advocacy group says the community feels betrayed by the decision to cancel an environmental assessment for […]

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19 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 […]

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20 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.

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21 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

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21 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 […]

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