Calgary's demands to stall slaughterhouse would have 'chilling' effect on...
Buckling to Calgary’s demand to stall the reopening of a meat processing plant in Balzac near the city’s northern border would have a “chilling” effect on businesses, says the reeve for Rocky View...
View ArticleFamilies of slain toddler, father to mourn together at one funeral
BLAIRMORE — Cheyenne Dunbar tears up as she looks at a framed black-and-white photograph of her grinning little girl. She holds the picture close against her chest, just as she used to hold her...
View ArticleFamily of Derek Saretzky shocked, devastated by news of murder charges
The family of a young Blairmore man is trying to comprehend the news that their relative has been charged with murdering a two-year-old girl and her father. Derek Saretzky, 22, is charged with two...
View ArticleReplay: Federal leaders debate in Calgary
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau faced off in Calgary this evening during a 90-minute debate focused on the economy. The event, which took...
View ArticleFederal leaders clash over energy, pipelines at Calgary debate
Sparks flew over issues of energy development, pipelines and carbon emissions as federal leaders debated the fragile state of the Canadian economy in the hard-hit heart of the oilpatch. NDP Leader Tom...
View ArticleBus driver fired after kindergarten student left alone at wrong stop
A five-year-old kindergarten student was left to wander alone for half an hour at a mobile home park after his bus driver dropped him off at the wrong stop, with no supervision. And while the driver...
View ArticleExperts say answers to energy questions lacking in Calgary debate
Justin Smith, Calgary Chamber of Commerce policy director “I don’t think any of the three leaders laid out a promising economic plan for Alberta, and I think they left people scratching their head,...
View ArticleBraid: Amid the din, a muddled debate
The three federal leaders debating at the Stampede on Thursday night made all sorts of references to Calgary, but failed to mention the most appropriate — long-lost Stampede Wrestling. There were...
View ArticleRCMP continue to investigate death of Crowsnest Pass senior
As Blairmore residents remain in mourning over the deaths of a toddler and her father, the RCMP major crimes unit continues to investigate the slaying of a senior in nearby Coleman. Hannah Meketech,...
View ArticleWaning franchise fee, tax revenue create $28-million shortfall, says city report
The economic slowdown, reduced migration and declining revenue from franchise fees could leave the city with an “unfavourable” $28-million variance, according to a city report. A city committee will be...
View ArticleNew face of fundraising for Alberta Children's Hospital
The Alberta Children’s Hospital announced its 2015/16 Champion Child Friday — Payton Langenau, 5. Pictured here with her mother Betina Fillion, Payton was named the Champion Child, a Children’s Miracle...
View ArticleAlberta introduces scratch ticket vending machines
The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission is planning to introduce vending machines in casinos and gaming entertainment centres. But instead of snacks, the vending machines will sell scratch tickets....
View ArticleFortney: Blairmore stops to honour lost father, daughter
Marc Ernst wasn’t a friend of Terry Blanchette. “I only met him once,” said the 21-year-old on Friday evening. “He seemed like a nice guy.” When he heard that the 27-year-old and his daughter had been...
View ArticleCouple apologizes before getting life for causing death of Meika Jordan, 6
An apology by the father and stepmother of Meika Jordan, convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced on Friday to life with no parole for 17 years for the torture death of the six-year-old girl,...
View ArticleClaggett scores knockout in bid for big opportunity down south
Steve Claggett’s job Friday was to beat Stuart McLellan and stay healthy in the process. He accomplished both and the Calgary welterweight now appears headed for a big opportunity in Brooklyn, N.Y., in...
View ArticleHermes rides into Spruce Meadows
It’s a match made in heaven. Hermes and Spruce Meadows. Does it get any better? The French luxury retailer started in 1837 Paris as a harness and saddle workshop. And its presence in the equestrian...
View ArticleDaring Deco 1920's Fashion Show at Lougheed House
The iconic Lougheed House was the place to be Sept 11 as lovers of all things historic-and fashionable-gathered for Daring Deco- a 1920s fashion show featuring rare apparel from the private collection...
View ArticleBusiness in Calgary Magazine Silver Anniversary
A quarter of a century is a long, long time for anything. Think marriage. Or working for the same company. Or living in the same house. But in the challenging magazine industry, 25 years is an...
View ArticleEwart: BRICs on the brink reflect changing fortunes at Global Business Forum
BANFF — For the 15 years that the Global Business Forum has brought business, academic and political leaders together, the BRIC countries have largely driven the world’s economic fortunes. This year,...
View ArticlePerson found dead in burned vehicle was victim of homicide
Mounties are investigating after a body was found in a burned out vehicle northeast of Calgary early Friday, and are treating the death as a homicide. Officers fire crews were called to a rural area...
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