Alberta’s Freedom Conservative Party has announced its intention to unify the province’s right-leaning independence parties, which include the Alberta Independence Party, the Alberta Advantage Party and the Wexit Alberta group. Related News The FCP released a five-point unity plan on…
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WestJet CEO on Wexit: ‘I won’t tolerate that kind of language’
WestJet CEO Ed Sims took aim at the Wexit movement this week, saying talk of Alberta separating from Canada runs counter to the economic interests of both the Calgary-based airline he leads and the province as a whole. WestJet CEO…
Calgarian has close call with avalanche while running in Rockies
CALGARY — A Calgary man out for a run in Lake Louise had a close encounter with an avalanche Friday, and caught it all on camera. Byron Howard said he was about to take a video of his run to…
Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez is rejecting criticisms that last week’s throne speech ignored the problems facing Alberta and Saskatchewan because it included no reference to their names. In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Rodriguez said suggestions…
Germany’s Viktoria Rebensburg victorious in Lake Louise super-G
Alpine Skiing·New Viktoria Rebensburg won the season-opening World Cup Super-G on Sunday in one minute 20 seconds at Lake Louise, Alta. Nicol Delago of Italy and Corinne Suter of Switzerland rounded out the podium. Social Sharing Crosses finish in 1…
On the Road: Rattled
This week, Calgary photographer and videographer Mike Drew took in the ice, the snow and the bighorn sheep — all the while dealing with a pretty rough road along the way. Follow his journey in the above video. City expands…
Beatles, Rolling Stones top Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists list
They love being on top. Oh yeah, yeah, yeah they do. Billboard Magazine recently released its list of the Greatest 125 Artists of All Time, with The Beatles taking the top spot. READ MORE: Ringo Starr joins Paul McCartney onstage…
Edmonton woman’s request on viral ‘Peloton Girl’ video snags Ryan Reynolds’ attention
EDMONTON — An Edmonton woman had an online run-in with one of Canada’s most prominent actors, after asking Ryan Reynolds to closed caption his viral tweet. The Vancouver-born Deadpool actor tweeted a new ad for his gin brand, which included…
Calgary’s Northwestival features events for the whole family
December 8 2019 11:59am A new activity at Calgary’s annual Northwestival is the Hockey Shoot Out. Northwestival event producer Baran Fabar gives Global News’ Gemma Lynne tips on how to shoot and score. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Cozy, casual restaurant with modern take on Italian cuisine opens in Calgary’s Marda Loop
December 8 2019 11:53am Chef Leanne Mansell from Annabelle’s Kitchen joins Global News Calgary in studio to create a traditional Italian dish that you can make at home. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…