Shooting scout with pellet gun nets former Scouts Canada troop leader 6-month community sentence

A former leader of a Scouts Canada troop has received a conditional community sentence for shooting a 12-year-old scout four times with a pellet gun.

Local volunteers, Calgary Flames get Fernie, B.C., skaters on ice again 2 months after tragic ammonia leak

The people of Fernie, B.C., hosted a bittersweet celebration Thursday — the opening of a new outdoor ice rink two months after their community arena closed under tragic circumstances.

Calgary winter cyclists insist biking in foot-deep snow is nothing to marvel at

by Tricia Lo

They're not winter warriors; they're just everyday Calgarians who like riding their bikes and don't mind the snow.

Calgary author pushes LGBTQ writers to dig deep, share intimate Christmas stories

An accomplished author recently challenged Calgary queer writers to share their intimate experiences with family at Christmas time, the good, bad and the ugly.

Pie Junkie brings real Manchester mince pies to Calgary

by Julie Van Rosendaal

"I get ridiculously nostalgic about mince tarts," says Nancy Goemans, owner of Pie Junkie in Spruce Cliff and Kensington. "It makes me cry, talking about them."

Calgary trucker charged with trying to bring 21 kg of cocaine across U.S. border

by David Bell

A Calgary trucker is facing four charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act after allegedly trying to cross the border at Coutts, Alta., with 21 kilograms of suspected cocaine on Sunday, authorities said in a release.

4 more people die of flu in Calgary this week, as province hits 19 deaths from virus

With double the amount of laboratory confirmed cases and three times the number of deaths, the latest numbers released from Alberta Health Services reveal this year's flu strain is continuing to hit Calgary much harder than Edmonton.

Wild TV, biologist and outfitters defend hunter at centre of Alberta cougar controversy

by Rick McConnell

Death threats, hundreds of angry comments laced with curse words, even a penis put-down from the wife of a former prime minister. All after the host of an outdoor television show posted photos of himself holding a huge male cougar he shot.

Blog How Kim's Convenience actor Andrew Phung learned to embrace spending the holidays with his Vietnamese parents

Andrew Phung is about to spend Christmas with his parents for the first time in 17 years, and he's freaking out a bit. Luckily, his cousin Jenny has some advice.

Live radio, Santa and YYC Tech donation propel CBC Calgary's Food Bank Drive past $1M

Come hear live radio interviews and music, get a tour of CBC Calgary's's new digs and donate to a good cause as the CBC Calgary Food Bank Drive Blitz Day continues Thursday.

Calgary teacher accused of sexually assaulting teens faces 49 charges after more girls come forward

A Calgary music teacher already accused of sexually abusing three teens now faces dozens of additional charges after 19 more underage girls come forward to police.

De Winton emergency call ends, police say no one injured

People in a neighbourhood in the hamlet of De Winton, just south of Calgary, are being warned to stay indoors as a large police presence responds to an emergency. The ordeal came to an end around 6 p.m., according to RCMP. No one was injured and RCMP say there is no further risk to public safety.

Travel to Calgary takes off in 2017 after period of stagnation

by Stephen Hunt

Travel to Calgary was up 3.5% in 2017, with travel experts suggesting the city is on the rise as a tourist destination.

U.S. Secret Service helped bust $10M Ponzi scheme in Red Deer, RCMP says

A Red Deer man faces multiple charges in connection with an alleged $10-million Ponzi scheme that RCMP say they cracked with help from the U.S. Secret Service.

Buying a book as a last-minute gift? Here are some top pics

by David Bell

Christmas is mere days away, but if you still need some last minute gift ideas, a Calgary book store has some great ideas.

Alberta sees fastest population growth since downturn in 2014

Alberta’s population grew by almost 20,000 people in the third quarter of this year, driven in equal measure by natural growth and international migration, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada.

Profile Eritrea's first Winter Olympian is from Calgary

by Wendy-Ann Clarke

Born and raised in Alberta, Shannon-Ogbani Abeda will soon don a ski suit hued with the vibrant colours of the Eritrean flag as the country makes its Winter Olympic debut.

Calgary Transit makes safety changes in wake of Tuscany crash

by Scott Dippel

Calgary Transit has made safety improvements at all of its end-of-line stations to prevent another LRT crash like the one that happened last year at the Tuscany station.

Agreement gives Poseidon investors hope of recovery from failed oilfield firm

The law firm representing investors in failed oilfield services firm Poseidon Concepts Corp. says a proposed settlement has been reached that could provide some compensation for shareholders.

'Truly blessed' father, son recover in Calgary after being badly burned in grass fire

by Lauren Krugel

Family members of two Saskatchewan men badly burned in an autumn grass fire have made Calgary their home base as the father and son slowly heal from their injuries.

Calgary mother and son charged with obstruction of justice connected to murder charge he already faces

by Meghan Grant

A Calgary man — who is already accused of first-degree murder — and his mother are each charged with obstruction of justice in connection to the homicide.

Crash that killed Calgary chef, filmmaker happened 'in the blink of an eye,' court hears

by Meghan Grant

The crash that killed a Calgary chef and an up-and-coming filmmaker happened "in the blink of an eye," according to a semi truck driver who testified at Nicholas Miklic's careless driving trial.

'You get stuck and it gets embarrassing,' says man who uses wheelchair urging Calgarians to shovel snow

People with mobility problems are reminding others about the importance of shovelling and clearing sidewalks after a big snow storm like Calgary experienced this week.

Ancient spider cousin found in Burgess Shale had 5 sets of jaws for crushing its prey

by Emily Chung

Back when the ancient seas teemed with trilobites, the little ones may have had nightmares about this fearsome predator.

Alleged Grinch charged after packages stolen from front step

Calgary police have charged a man after a number of parcels were stolen from the front step of a home.

Calgary naloxone distribution spikes as opioid deaths leap by 40%

by Reid Southwick

​Claire O'Gorman came across a man who was overdosing on opioids in downtown Calgary earlier this year. He was slumped over, unconscious. His skin was grey and his lips were blue.

U.S. in 'waning days of the death penalty,' says lawyer of Alberta man on death row

by Bill Graveland

A lawyer for a Canadian on death row in Montana believes it's only a matter of time before the death penalty is abolished.

Apple really does slow down some older iPhones

Notice your older iPhone getting slower? After an app company released data showing that, Apple acknowleged it happens. Here's why — and how to fix the problem.

Canadian offshore oil interest grows as pipeline woes sink Alberta prices

Canada's offshore oil industry is drawing investment interest due to a push by Newfoundland and Labrador as prices plummet in oil-rich Alberta.

10 commonly used words that don't have easy English translations

by Melanie Woods

Many Canadians spend their winter months hunkered down indoors with loved ones, feeling content and generally at ease, but they may not have the perfect word to describe that feeling.

Hot food trend of 2017: products 'free from' gluten, sugar, dairy, you name it

by Dianne Buckner

Expect to see a lot more Canadian-made healthy products on your grocery store shelves in 2018. It was the biggest food trend of 2017, as demand grew for products free from ingredients such as gluten, sugar, dairy, additives and more. Canadian entrepreneurs and grocers are eager to satisfy the new craving.

If you're flying over the holidays, remember these tips for sailing through security

by Sarah Rieger

December is the busiest travel time of the year at the Calgary International Airport, and airport officials have a few tips for travellers looking to avoid the holiday lineups.

Alberta oil and gas drilling rights auction results rise to $504 million in 2017

Sales of oil and gas drilling rights in Alberta delivered almost four times as much money for the provincial treasury in 2017 compared with 2016 but the total remained well short of the record.

RCMP charge 3 men in Bowden Institution drug trafficking scheme

Three men are facing drug trafficking charges after an RCMP investigation into a ploy to smuggle drugs into the Bowden Institution.

Cell tower fire stalls rush hour C-Train service at Fish Creek-Lacombe station

C-Trains on the Red Line are not travelling any farther south than Fish Creek-Lacombe due to a fire Wednesday afternoon at a decommissioned cell tower in the area.

Loblaw offering $25 card after admitting to bread price-fixing. Here's how to register

by Aleksandra Sagan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement.

Jason Kenney enters cross-border licence plate spat

by Kim Trynacity

The leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) is encouraging the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan to put an end to the vehicle licence plate dispute.

Lukewarm response to Alberta's draft caribou range plan

by Zoe Todd

Alberta's latest caribou range plan draft is too much talk and not enough action, critics say.

Family ecstatic to move into affordable home of their own for the holidays

by Sarah Rieger

Adriana Chow and her sons are one of 10 families set to move into Journey House 2, a permanent, supported housing program for families provided by Inn from the Cold.

Slippery roads, slow commutes in Calgary as snowstorm dumps 31 cm on city

It was a slow and treacherous Wednesday morning commute in Calgary after a winter storm dropped almost a third of a metre of snow in parts of the city.

Wealthy philanthropist leaves $1M in will to city for golf course

by Scott Dippel

A Calgary businessman who died last year left the City of Calgary $1 million in his will — to be used at the Shaganappi Point Golf Course.

Recap Flames find winning edge as Dougie Hamilton downs Blues

by Darren Haynes

Dougie Hamilton scored the winner at 7:57 of the third period as the Calgary Flames pulled out a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

Online sleuthing leads to recovery of stolen camera

by David Bell

A stolen camera used for a Facebook live stream has been returned to its owner after online sleuths tracked down the church that unknowingly bought it off Kijiji.

Farmers hit by fall wildfires to receive help from Alberta government

Interest-free loans are being offered to ranchers and farmers who lost livestock and other property to October's wildfires across a vast region of southern Alberta.

Calgary diner claims 'better ketchup' than Heinz

by Falice Chin

The owner of a mom-and-pop diner in Bridgeland says she wants to shake up the ketchup oligopoly with what she calls “better ketchup.”

Wolves could bounce back in the Bow Valley in 2018, says Parks Canada

by Dan McGarvey

Parks Canada and local conservation groups are hoping a new wolf pack will begin to establish itself in the Bow Valley in and around Banff National Park.

Canadian luge team named for 2018 Winter Olympics

The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Luge Association announced the five men and three women who will hit the start handles at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Calgary foster father breaks down after being found not guilty of sexually assaulting girl in his care

by Meghan Grant

In the moments after the judge acquitted him, a former Calgary foster father who was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in his care began sobbing uncontrollably.

Calgary expands use of beet juice to de-ice roads

Calgary is expanding its use of beet juice as an anti-icing agent on roads.

Delays expected as Canadian airports brace for the year's busiest travel days

Canadian holiday travellers are warned to brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country's largest airports and highways are filled with holiday commuters.