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Calgary supervised consumption site closes Tuesday
The Chumir Health Centre's overdose prevention service shuts down after nine years as the province shifts focus to recovery-oriented care.
Teen driver dies after SUV crashes into parked cars in SE Calgary
A 17-year-old girl struck a parked GMC on 26 Street SE early Wednesday; she was hospitalized in critical condition and died Monday.
Alberta NDP proposes $18 minimum wage, tip protection for service workers
Over three years, Alberta would raise the minimum wage from current levels; the party also promises legislation to prevent tip skimming.
Alberta invests $100M in classroom support teams for K-12 schools
221 new complexity teams across the province will include teachers and educational assistants to help with student behaviour and learning needs.
River levels stay high across Calgary; no overland flooding expected
More than 100 millimetres of rain fell in both catchments; Springbank Reservoir was activated for the first time since 2025.
Woman shot by police on Deerfoot carried a knife, ASIRT investigation finds
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team released early details Friday on last Sunday's fatal officer-involved shooting on the city's...
Calgary under air quality advisory as wildfire smoke arrives
Environment Canada warns smoke from northern Saskatchewan will linger for days, with some neighborhoods already seeing hazardous...
Brett Kissel headlines Canada Day at Spruce Meadows with live sport and barbecue
The weatherproof celebration runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday with show jumping, live entertainment, food, and admission from $10 to $25.
Alberta invests $100M to expand classroom complexity teams into junior and senior high
The province will add 221 new teams across K-12 schools, with 158 dedicated to grades 7-12, targeting rural and remote communities.
Canada Day celebrations return to downtown with live music and free events
The city's festivities span parks and plazas from 2 p.m., capping with fireworks at 11 p.m. at Stampede Park, with free shuttle service...
Manslaughter suspect in security guard's death won't learn trial fate until August
Amanda Robyn Ahenakew's preliminary inquiry wrapped Monday; her defence will argue against committal on August 11, 2026.
Springbank Reservoir activated for first time as heavy rain tests flood defenses
The SR-1 dry dam began operating Monday after rainfall in the Upper Elbow watershed exceeded forecasts. No significant river flooding...
