The heat warning will linger, the smoke advisory stays away
CALGARY — A weekend article? Well, I’m here Saturday evening, so why not! I hope your long weekend, should you have one, is off to a resplendent start. Yes, the …
Pandemic protests continue as Calgarians call for province to rethink response
CALGARY — Hundreds of health care workers, educators and concerned Calgarians held another protest Saturday to ask the provincial government to retool its pandemic strategy. It was the second such …
Province forecasts only 19.7 per cent of Alberta crops are in ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ condition
EDMONTON — The latest spell of warm weather in Alberta continues to deteriorate agricultural conditions in the province as the latest crop report forecasts only 19.7 per cent of crops …
Calgary more than doubles COVID-19 active case numbers in a week
CALGARY — As the province has set a date to drop most of its COVID-19 restrictions, statistics indicate that the number of active cases in the city of Calgary have …
Suspects snatch cash and a computer during alleged robbery in Conrich, Alta.
CALGARY — Police are investigating after they say a pair of men, one of whom was armed with a pistol, robbed a store in the hamlet of Conrich. Strathmore RCMP …
Banff, Jasper and other western regions of Alberta under air quality statement
CALGARY — Wildfires in B.C. continue to impact conditions in Alberta, as Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for Banff and Jasper National Parks as well as several …
Ontario reports more than 250 new COVID-19 cases, 6 additional deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting more than 250 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since Canada Day. On Saturday, health officials logged an additional 258 infections, marking the third …
Rio Replay? Canada following similar medal path over first half of Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — For the second Summer Olympics in a row, a strong opening week has Canada in position to make a run at topping its all-time medal high at a …
Heat warning issued for Calgary expected to last through weekend
CALGARY — A heat warning was issued by Environment Canada for Calgary Friday afternoon. With temperatures expected to average between 29 degrees and 35 degrees over the weekend, and night …
What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers
EDMONTON — As Canadians begin to embrace a return to normalcy, many are considering the exciting prospect of travelling once again. But those who choose to go abroad may soon …