Alberta

Calgary isn’t at risk of serious drought this summer. But as southern Alberta begins to feel the effects of climate change, severe dry spells could become more of a problem.

Community associations say they’ll “wait and see” about the possibility of designated areas for people to consume cannabis after legalization.

Calgary’s mayor says the provincial government is well-intentioned, but its proposal to overhaul the Local Authorities Election Act is “ridiculous.”

The strategy, released Wednesday by Education Minister David Eggen, includes the formation of an anti-racism advisory council and a fund for anti-racism programs.

About 160 people, including 10 staff, were stranded either on the top of Whistlers Mountain or on the tram car going up. Two helicopters were flown in to get everyone off the mountain.

The lawsuit argued keeping parents out the loop violates their charter rights.

Homeowners on Salisbury Avenue S.E. say the frequency has picked up over the past few years, with party people and bar-hoppers being the main culprits.

Community members were alarmed when it sounded like revitalization efforts would be terminated by the city so they could start on new projects elsewhere, but the city is simply moving to a second phase.

Police agencies in Alberta have to choose whether they will retrain, rehome or retire dogs trained to sniff out marijuana.

Tom Engel, a lawyer who often represents clients accusing police of misconduct, is accusing Calgary police officers of breach of confidence and discreditable conduct. The allegations stem from Engel’s requests for public information about another police misconduct case.

Restaurant delivery app DoorDash has a habit of listing deliveries for local restaurants without consulting them first.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi described a motion by Councillor Jeromy Farkas calling for an apology as “meaningless” and questioned whether the city should be expected to apologize for every mistake, such as when a bus doesn’t pick up a passenger.

Child and Youth Advocate Del Graff said there is a critical need for services targeted to youth who use opioids in the province.

The changes will allow Calgarians to smoke, vape or otherwise consume cannabis in designated public spaces and festival areas.

Zach Running Coyote posted a video on Facebook detailing an argument with a man who hurled racial epithets. Warning: Video embedded below contains strong language.