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Calgary real estate market sizzles as newcomers flock to Alberta

CALGARY — As the curtain rises on the 10-day extravaganza that is the famed Calgary Stampede, homebuyers are also stampeding to snap up real estate in Alberta's largest city.

Jul 8, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberta man who beat cancer chosen for American prime time reality show

Airdrie mechanic and maintenance supervisor will be on the upcoming CBS reality show Tough as Nails, which showcases the skillsets of blue-collar workers.

Jul 8, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds brief meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed carbon emissions and the strike by B.C. port workers during a brief meeting Friday with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Jul 8, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Watch: Black bears throw down on B.C.'s west coast

"This was no play fight."

Jul 8, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Video: Northern Alberta man sang way onto stage with Nickleback

Weeks after Roger's Place guest-spot song with Nickelback, attention continues for Alberta singer Ben Tredger.

Jul 8, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Trudeau set to attend pair of Stampede pancake breakfasts

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Calgary for a second day, and he has a pair of Stampede pancake breakfasts on his plate. His first scheduled stop is an event with the Ismaili Muslim community.

Jul 8, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Capitol rioter linked to Proud Boys gets 5 years in prison for pepper-spraying police

A Florida man prosecutors say is affiliated with the Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray as they tried to defend the U.S.

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Philanthropic bobblehead store opens in Cochrane

Ohlhauser says the company’s focus is heavily laden with self-empowerment messages that go beyond marketing wonky dolls.

Jul 7, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

For the third time this week, Earth sets an unofficial heat record. What’s behind those big numbers?

“So I don't think it's crucial how ‘official’ the numbers are, what matters is that they are huge and dangerous and wouldn't have happened without climate change.”

Jul 7, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Volunteers still needed for Alberta Summer Games

Many volunteer positions still need to be filled as Okotoks and Diamond Valley get set to host the Alberta Summer Games July 20-23.

Jul 7, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >