75 m. ago Texans compete with heavy hearts at Calgary Stampede after devastating flood back home

A serious flood over the Fourth of July weekend in Texas is weighing heavily on the hearts of rodeo competitors from the Lone Star State.

Events

2 h. ago Rodeo Notes, Day 3: Bull rider Grady Young shakes off pain, reaches new heights at Calgary Stampede

Grady Young fights through the pain of a previous buck-off to reach the 90-point mark for the first time in his career and takes top bull-riding honours at the Calgary Stampede on Monday.

Other

2 h. ago B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the measures will help B.C. grow its 'knowledge economy'

Economics

3 h. ago Politicians make the rounds on Stampede circuit ahead of Calgary’s next election

It's pancakes meets politics during the Calgary Stampede as politicians from varying stripes, parties and levels of government make their way through the various Stampede events.

Politics

4 h. ago Calgary man found guilty of 2023 murder, 2nd conviction in 16 years

Christopher Dunlop, 50, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the death of Judy Maerz, 58, on Monday, the second woman he’s killed in the past 16 years. Maerz’s body was found in Deerfoot Athletic Park in 2023, and an autopsy determined she was the victim of a homicide police believed happened within hours of...

Events

4 h. ago Shania Twain leaves lasting impression at this year's Calgary Stampede

'As a literal Canadian music icon, you could tell how much she meant to so many folks'

Culture

5 h. ago Stingray Group Board of Directors announces that Nominees for 2025 Annual General Meeting Include The Honourable Jean Charest as a New Director Candidate

MONTREAL, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Stingray Group Inc. (TSX: RAY. A; RAY.B) (“Stingray”), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, today announced that The Honourable Jean Charest, P.C., former Premier of Québec and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, has been nominated […]

Other

5 h. ago Firefighters association flags concern over apparatus shortage

'Clearly, we don't have enough fire apparatus to adequately protect Calgarians,' said Jamie Blayney, president of the Calgary Firefighters' Association

Events

6 h. ago 'We've levelled up': Stampede Showriders celebrate 40th anniversary

'It's been so neat to have all these opportunities, to come and meet people, and to ride for the Calgary Stampede'

Culture

6 h. ago Historic downtown Calgary Legion Branch No. 1 fundraising $280,000 for renovations, urgent roof repair

Legion's finances took a hit during COVID pandemic

Economics

6 h. ago Canoe EIT Income Fund Announces July 2025 Monthly Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the July 2025 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on July 22, 2025, will receive distributions payable on August 15, 2025. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest […]

Other

7 h. ago Braid: Ontario's Doug Ford buckles up for Stampede — and for Alberta's future

Ford is all-in for a west-east oil pipeline. Ontario and Alberta officials talked seriously Monday of a new line to an Ontario port on James Bay

Other

7 h. ago Braid: Ontario's Doug Ford buckles up for Stampede — and for Alberta pipelines

Ford is all-in for a west-east oil pipeline. Ontario and Alberta officials talked seriously Monday of a new line to an Ontario port on James Bay

Other

7 h. ago Is Toronto Blue Jays skipper John Schneider a contender for AL Manager of the Year?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about what has impressed him the most during the Blue Jays eight-game win streak and if John Schneider belongs in the AL Manager of the Year conversations with his team currently in first place.

Other

7 h. ago TEXAS FLASH FLOOD: At least 89 dead as damage clean up continues

WATCH: The flooding in central Texas originated from the fast-moving waters on the Guadalupe River on Friday, search and rescue efforts are still underway. The destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (8 meters) on the river in only 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. What do YOU think? Tell us your […]

Events

8 h. ago Video shows rescue of woman clinging to tree after dodging fridges, RVs in Texas flood

She survived being dragged by the current over four dams and ended up 20 miles away from her campsite, where she was staying with family

Events

8 h. ago Mayor Jyoti Gondek 'much more optimistic,' about this federal government after meeting with Mark Carney

Mayor Gondek says that Prime Minister Carney has an understanding of the energy sector's needs not seen in the previous administration, and that it is important to give this government a chance.

Politics

8 h. ago Mayor Gondek 'much more optimistic' about this federal government after meeting with Prime Minister Carney

Mayor Gondek says that Prime Minister Carney has an understanding of the energy sector's needs not seen in the previous administration, and that it is important to give this government a chance

Politics

8 h. ago Calgary woman's slaying by previously convicted killer was first

Previously convicted killer Christopher Ward Dunlop left his Calgary home in the early hours of Feb. 16, 2023, with murder on his mind, a judge ruled Monday. In finding the Calgary man guilty of first-degree murder, Justice Colin Feasby not only ruled the death of sex-trade worker Judy Maerz was a planned and deliberate act, […]

Events

9 h. ago Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province’s energy mix. There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations — but the province is currently reliant on natural gas for electricity. […]

Society