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• Post #4500755

  Albertans to vote on judicial appointments as premier argues ‘distinct legal traditions’ Albertans will be tasked with juggling many ideas in this October’s referendum. Some they may have not had front-of-mind, including who should appoint the judges who sit on the province’s higher courts, the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Appeal. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-judicial-appointments-court-9.7302283?cmp=rss

• Post #4500264

  Investor group provides potential lifeline to Sherritt International and its Alberta refinery A consortium including an unnamed U.S. anchor investor, Kyma Capital Ltd., Trifon Natsis and Glencore Ltd. say they submitted a non-binding recapitalization proposal to Sherritt International Corp. after U.S. sanctions against Cuba hampered the Canadian mining company. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sherritt-recapitalization-9.7302825?cmp=rss

• Post #4500261

  Why central Alberta ranchers are passing up free roadside pasture to feed their cattle In one central Alberta county, a ditch-grazing program offers extra feed for cattle when pastures dry up, but the vast majority of local ranchers remain reluctant to tap into it. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/roadside-ditch-cattle-grazing-9.7302170?cmp=rss

• Post #4488764

  Alberta's early childhood educators propose new wage grid tied to education, experience Three years after first proposing a wage scale for Alberta early childhood educators, the non-profit, member-based organization advocating for the 30,000 educators who staff child-care centres is proposing another wage scale in hopes of convincing the province to change how they are paid. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/child-care-worker-wages-alberta-9.7300408?cmp=rss

• Post #4485370

  Mi'kmaw teen's artwork on store shelves nationwide after winning design contest Reese Simon, a Mi'kmaw student from Natoaganeg First Nation, won a contest to get her strawberry artwork on a Canadian brand of granola bar. Her winning submission can now be seen on store shelves across the country. https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mi-kmaw-teen-s-artwork-on-store-shelves-nationwide-after-winning-design-contest-9.7299830?cmp=rss

• Post #4441278

  The air travel industry was on the brink of disaster, but travellers are still taking to the skies It seemed as if airlines were on the brink of disaster heading into the peak summer travel season. But the industry — and passengers' desire to travel — appears to have rallied, with July 23 seeing the most commercial flights ever tracked by Flightradar24. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/july-23-all-time-global-flight-record-9.7289277?cmp=rss

• Post #4435403

  Canadians' climate change concerns rebound amid wildfire season The percentage of Canadians who see addressing climate change as a top priority spiked this summer after years of it taking a back seat to other issues, recent polling has found. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/climate-change-polling-wildfires-pipeline-9.7298966?cmp=rss

• Post #4419516

  WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-strike-cabin-crew-deal-9.7298026?cmp=rss

• Post #4416805

  DFO finds 'critical habitat' for fish destroyed, but investigation called off, logging permits issued A multi-year investigation into an unapproved bridge built over the Highwood River in Kananaskis Country by a logging company in critical habitat for a threatened fish species was halted by a federal ministry due to a lack of resources, according to documents obtained by CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/upper-highwood-west-fraser-fisheries-and-oceans-canada-9.7295865?cmp=...

• Post #4415177

  Alberta independence group readies its separation blueprint, seeks expert review One of the leaders of an Alberta separation organization says his group is drawing closer to the release of an upcoming “white paper” exploring the structural policies needed to establish an independent country. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-keith-wilson-let-alberta-decide-white-paper-9.7297609?cmp=rss

• Post #4410782

  'Shell-shocked': Residents of Alberta town shaken by large white supremacist training meetup Second Sons Canada, this country’s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup-9.7297070?cmp=rss

• Post #995137

  Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/transport-canada-headlight-glare-survey-9.7152195?cmp=rss

• Post #995136

  More than 160 crashes reported by Calgary police Sunday amid snowfall Yet another round of snowfall hit Calgary Sunday. Dangerous driving conditions led to a significant number of accidents. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-snow-police-collisions-9.7153843?cmp=rss

• Post #995135

  Rural municipalities call on Alberta government to open grizzly bear hunt The Rural Municipalities of Alberta organization is advocating for the provincial government to legalize grizzly bear hunting in light of what Cardston County calls increased reports of negative human-bear interactions. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-grizzly-bear-hunt-rma-9.7150252?cmp=rss

• Post #995134

  Trump says Iranians are willing to suffer U.S. bombing power plants 'in order to have freedom' Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and wants a permanent end to the war, says Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ceasefire-proposal-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-9.7153910?cmp=rss

• Post #995133

  Solar power in Africa is heating up — thanks in part to chili peppers They're the chili peppers in the spicy chicken at a restaurant you might know. And they were an ingredient used by a Canadian company to build the first solar power plants in Malawi. https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/grid-solar-africa-9.7126087?cmp=rss

• Post #995132

  Understanding bee gut health may be the key to producing more resilient colonies and queens A group of researchers at the University of Guelph believe they may have found the missing piece of the puzzle to producing more resilient queen bees and it may have to do with understanding their gut health. Brendan Daisley, a postdoctoral fellow at the university, says Canadian beekeeper... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/bee-gut-health-university-of-guelph-research-9.7147527?cmp=rss

• Post #995131

  WestJet introducing temporary fuel surcharge on companion voucher bookings WestJet's new temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all companion voucher bookings takes effect Wednesday, April 8. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/westjet-surcharge-companion-voucher-9.7153798?cmp=rss

• Post #995130

  Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are 'deplorable' The former MP who spent more than a decade pushing to legalize single-event sports betting says he doesn't regret it — but says its implementation is in some ways "sad" and "deplorable." https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/brian-masse-sports-betting-9.7149986?cmp=rss

• Post #995129

  Alberta town takes DIY approach to tackle long-standing livestock vet shortage In rural Alberta, getting to see a veterinarian can take hours, and during calving season, a critical time for ranchers, the stakes can be high. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-rural-vet-clinic-coronation-9.7152368?cmp=rss

• Post #995128

  2 taken to hospital as Calgary officials warn of challenging road conditions One person is in life-threatening condition after a crash early Monday morning on Crowchild Trail https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-road-conditions-crowchild-trail-tory-fassnidge-9.7154081?cmp=rss

• Post #995127

  Still have to file your taxes? Here's how to find yourself some money Tick, tick, tick. This year's tax deadline is coming quick. Here's what tax experts who spoke with CBC News say you should keep in mind as you're filling out your return so you don't miss out on opportunities to find and save money. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cra-2026-tax-season-savings-9.7151405?cmp=rss

• Post #995126

  Plans paused on new recreation trail in northern Alberta as First Nation raises concerns Mackenzie County wants to turn two former winter roads into a recreation trail, but the Dene Tha’ First Nation alleges it was not consulted properly. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-recreation-trail-9.7153170?cmp=rss

• Post #995125

  Lethbridge farmers stranded after processing plant closure Some local pea and sweetcorn farmers are scrambling in the aftermath of Nortera's decision to close its Lethbridge, Alta., vegetable processing plant. The Quebec-based company says growing pressure from cheap international imports is behind the decision. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/nortera-plant-9.7152336?cmp=rss

• Post #995124

  Free COVID-19 shots return to Alberta pharmacies, for certain high-risk groups Albertans at risk of severe illness can once again access publicly-funded COVID-19 shots through pharmacies. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/free-covid-19-vaccine-alberta-9.7151948?cmp=rss

• Post #995123

  ‘It’s just intimidating': Why many Calgary residents no longer feel safe Public safety is a major talking point in Calgary, and our sense of safety is dropping. Calls to police from the public about disorder downtown reached a six-year high in 2025. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/perceptions-of-public-safety-9.7142356?cmp=rss

• Post #995122

  Court hearings begin as First Nation fights to halt Alberta separation referendum A First Nation in Alberta will be in court today seeking to shut down a petition urging the province to quit Confederation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-separation-injunction-9.7154600?cmp=rss

• Post #995121

  Growing Alberta Inuit community hungry for local food, culture, friendship A group of Inuit living in Alberta are trying to create a space and build connections for those missing their traditional culture, food and friendship. Inuit have lived in the province for decades, but are growing in numbers and until now efforts to formally organize urban Inuit haven't worked. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/inuit-alberta-survey-traditional-food-culture-9.7152381?cmp=rss

• Post #995120

  Richard Mantha found guilty on 6 charges of drugging, kidnapping, sexually assaulting women A judge has found a Calgary man guilty of sexually assaulting three vulnerable women, one of whom he drugged, and another he suffocated and assaulted with a weapon. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/richard-mantha-guilty-9.7155079?cmp=rss

• Post #995119

  Weeks-long public hearing on repealing blanket rezoning ends Kicking off on March 23, Calgary city council's marathon public hearing has come to a close after 411 public presenters shared their thoughts on the controversial housing policy. Now debate, and possibly a vote, are expected as early as Wednesday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/blanket-rezoning-hearing-closes-9.7155045?cmp=rss