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Alberta's opioid decline trails national trend, EMS calls spike
Only 4% fewer opioid deaths last year while overdose-response calls jumped 65%.
Police shooting closes Deerfoot after reports of dangerous driver
One person hospitalized after officer-involved incident near Memorial Drive on Sunday afternoon.
Mayor and Premier trade 'fun police' jabs over Stampede noise rules and liquor prices
Mayor Jeromy Farkas criticized Alberta's decision to raise minimum drink prices, while Premier Danielle Smith earlier weighed in on...
Man in his 20s dies after motorcycle crashes into West Springs home
The crash happened early Sunday morning in the 100 block of Wentworth Square S.W. Speed, alcohol, and drugs are not believed to be factors.
Officer-involved shooting on Deerfoot sends one to hospital
Police responded to reports of a dangerous driver Sunday afternoon near Memorial Drive. One person was hospitalized; no officers were injured.
Joe Ceci, longtime Calgary councillor and NDP MLA, retiring from politics
After 15 years on city council and three terms in the Alberta legislature, Joe Ceci will not seek re-election this fall.
Black bear spotted multiple times in Fish Creek Park
A young black bear has been sighted in southwest Calgary's green spaces since mid-June, but wildlife officials say there's no sign of...
Neighbour Day celebrations highlight community amid Alberta division
54 community events across Calgary drew residents together Saturday, even as political tensions loom over a potential separation referendum.
Mayor Farkas calls out Alberta for hiking liquor prices before Stampede
Minimum beer prices jumped nearly 60% after Alberta's first liquor price increase since 2008, days before the Calgary Stampede begins.
Cyclist killed in northeast Calgary after driver's medical emergency
A man in his 60s died Saturday after a vehicle drifted onto the curb on Centre Street; police believe the driver experienced a medical event.
How Alberta's politicians are spending their $160K allowances
An analysis of MLA expenses shows everything from $63 bison steaks and $4,300 barbecues to single cans of pop and gum.
Motorcyclist dies after striking SW Calgary home
A motorcyclist was found dead overnight Sunday outside a Wentworth residence after striking the property, Calgary police said.
