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Banff businesses buck the trend by looking to hire hundreds for the ski season
Travel Alberta’s “staycation” marketing appears to be paying off for the mountain parks and all those visitors are adding up to more jobs. Banff had a record year for tourists last year and that trend...
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Varcoe: Optimism grows as Kinder Morgan awaits Trans Mountain ruling
BANFF — Just days after the Trudeau government approved a major LNG project planned for northern British Columbia, the president of Kinder Morgan Canada is feeling confident. Ian Anderson, whose...
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Fortney: Celebrity wiener dog Crusoe takes fame in short-legged stride
He’s a New York Times bestselling “author,” has more than 10,000 Twitter followers and one of his Facebook videos has been viewed more than 50 million times. Those close to him describe him as a small...
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University of Lethbridge teacher to be investigated for alleged anti-Semitic...
Jewish advocacy group B’nai Brith are calling for action, alleging a University of Lethbridge professor is spreading anti-Semitism. Spokesperson and Western Canada Advocacy Coordinator, Ryan Bellerose,...
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Arts community toasts-and roasts- D'Arcy Levesque
He is perhaps the best friend the arts community could hope to have. And he would be D’Arcy Levesque. Levesque held many executive positions with Enbridge-the most recent being vice-president of...
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Concert supports our beloved veterans
More than 2200 guests attended the recent Canadian Legacy Project presented Loverboy and April Wine concert in support of Forces@WORK. Forces@WORK helps veterans and transitioning Canadian Armed Forces...
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Calgarian pleads guilty to role in $23-million real estate fraud
While one of his victims sobbed in the back of a Calgary courtroom, a city man pleaded guilty Friday for his role in bilking $23 million from hundreds of investors. Varun (Vinny) Aurora pleaded guilty...
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Catholic Bishop's assisted death guidelines to help priests save "the...
With a new set of guidelines, Catholic Bishops are asking priests to convince their congregations that physician-assisted death is a “grievous act.” The guidelines issued on Sept. 14 by the Catholic...
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Young Calgary dancers chase the dream
It’s a holiday season tradition, and for a select number of Calgary’s finest young ballerinas, the chance of a life time. The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian nutcracker takes place on November 16th, and...
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Waterton reopens Red Rock Parkway with return of annual cycling event
This year’s Ride the Red Rock cycling event got a new look. Hundreds of cyclists took to the rebuilt Red Rock Parkway and Highway 5/6 for the annual event, which returned Saturday for its sixth year...
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Video: Blessing of the Animals marks 20th year
The Cathedral of the Redeemer once again opened its doors to furry friends of all kinds for its 20th annual Blessing of the Animals. A horde of dogs and a few cats came through the doors and were...
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Lethbridge woman in critical condition following assault
Lethbridge police continue to investigate after a 25-year-old woman was viciously assaulted on Friday morning. Authorities say the woman was walking near the 2000 block of 6 Avenue South between 6-7...
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Sculpture by Jane Seymour unveiled at event in support of Calgary charities
Residents in the community Legacy have a new public art piece thanks to artist and actress Jane Seymour. The unveiling included a $25,000 donation from WestCreek Developments to the RESOLVE Campaign, a...
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Stamps honour fallen teammate
HAMILTON – He didn’t make a catch. Or a tackle. But Mylan Hicks was the MVP of Saturday’s game. The Calgary Stampeders said they felt like they were playing with an extra man as they beat the...
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Area of Macleod Trail cordoned off after man claims to have replica pipe bombs
The Calgary Police tactical unit has cordoned off an area of Macleod Trail near Shawville Blvd S.E. and are investigating after a man claimed he had replica pipe bombs in his trunk. Sgt. Paul Cuthill...
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PC leadership officially kicks off in Lethbridge
Since the defeat of the Jim Prentice government in May 2015, the Alberta Progressive Conservative party has been looking to fill the leadership position full time. The wait is now down to just six...
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Sylvan Lake RCMP arrest robbery suspects
RCMP have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of thefts in the Sylvan Lake area. Mounties say a Rimbey officer was checking a suspicious vehicle parked in the town on Friday, with a...
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Okotoks RCMP investigating after tents destroyed in fire at Davisburg...
Okotoks RCMP are investigating after two large tents and a golf cart were lit on fire at the Davisburg Community Hall grounds. Mounties say the items had been rented for a fundraiser. The suspects...
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Colombian-Canadians vote on peace deal to end decades of war
After more than 50 years of violent conflict, Calgary’s Colombian community participated in a vote that failed to see a peace agreement reached with rebel forces. Expats from the South American nation...
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City of Calgary looking to create public art plan for parks
Local artists have until the end of the month to apply for a chance to develop a public art plan for Calgary’s network of public parks. A call to artists and public art consultants on the city’s...
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