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AlbertaMar 09, 2026

Calgary asks residents to reduce water use as major feeder main shuts down for repairs

The City of Calgary is asking residents to limit water use for the next month as crews shut down a major feeder main for additional repairs. City officials say the Bearspaw South Feeder Main – which carries about 60 per cent of Calgary’s treated drinking water – has been taken offline while crews reinforce sections of the aging pipe. During the shutdown, residents in Calgary and nearby communities are being asked to conserve water by taking shorter showers and reducing toilet flushing. According to the City of Calgary, the shutdown follows a December incident in which the pipe burst thro
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BCMar 04, 2026

Edmonton man wanted on Canada-wide warrant in Toronto homicide

The Toronto Police Service says a 19-year-old man from Edmonton is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with a fatal shooting in Rexdale last month. At a joint update with York Regional Police, Det. Sgt. Sandra Arruda of the homicide and missing persons unit said officers responded at about 3:26 p.m. on Feb. 7 to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of Woodbine Shopping Centre, near Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. According to police, officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead. Inv
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AlbertaMar 03, 2026

Alberta commits $15 million to bid for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the provincial government will provide $15 million to support a bid to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey in Alberta. Smith announced Monday that if the bid is successful, games would be played in Calgary and Edmonton. She said the tournament could become the second most-watched hockey competition globally. According to the premier, the bid decision will be made by the National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association. Smith said she hopes league officials will select either Calgary or Edmonton to host the event. Carson Ackroyd, vice-president of sales
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AlbertaMar 02, 2026

Alberta earmarks $40M to upgrade 66 government applications after rise in cyber incidents

Alberta’s government has set aside $40 million in its latest budget to update or patch 66 software applications following a significant increase in cybersecurity incidents last year. According to Alberta’s 2026–27 budget documents, the funding will support upgrades and security patches across government systems. The province did not specify which applications are being modernized, stating that releasing those details could create additional security risks. The budget documents indicate the government managed close to 3,000 cybersecurity incidents last year, a 35 per cent increase compare
AlbertaMar 02, 2026

Calgary teen dies after avalanche near Nakiska ski area

A 15-year-old skier from Calgary has died after being buried in an avalanche near the Nakiska ski area west of Calgary, according to the Cochrane RCMP. Police said officers were called just before 1 p.m. Friday to reports that two people were missing following an avalanche near the Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis Country. The ski area is located about 45 kilometres west of Calgary. Mounties said one of the skiers was able to free themselves from the snow. The second teen, a 15-year-old from Calgary, remained missing until he was located unconscious. He was transported to hospital, where he died
AlbertaFeb 27, 2026

Sentencing hearing underway in Edmonton in death of eight year old girl found on Samson Cree Nation

A sentencing decision is expected today in Edmonton in the death of eight year old Nina Napope, whose body was discovered in a hockey bag on the Samson Cree Nation in central Alberta in 2023. Ashley Rattlesnake pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case and is scheduled to learn her sentence in Court of King’s Bench. Court proceedings have heard that the child was in Rattlesnake’s care when she was found in the back of a truck on the First Nation, located southwest of Edmonton. An autopsy determined the girl had suffered multiple broken bones and other serious injuries. Prosecutors have as
AlbertaFeb 27, 2026

Alberta finance minister to outline budget plan in Calgary amid projected $9.4B deficit

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner is in Calgary today to outline the province’s newly tabled budget and discuss the economic outlook with business leaders, including a scheduled appearance at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Budget 2026 projects a $9.4 billion deficit for 2026–27 as the province increases spending in key areas while forecasting lower resource revenues tied to weaker oil prices and ongoing population growth pressures. The government says the budget increases funding for major public services and includes new education spending aimed at enrolment growth, teacher compens
AlbertaFeb 26, 2026

Human remains found near Eden Valley identified as 24 year old Calgary man, RCMP say

Alberta RCMP say human remains discovered earlier this month near a historic site south of Eden Valley have been identified as a 24 year old man from Calgary. Officers were called on February 4 after emergency crews responded to a grass fire in the rural area. Once the flames were extinguished, first responders located a burned out vehicle at the scene. A body was later found inside the vehicle. Mounties have not publicly released the man’s name, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to notify family members. Police also have not confirmed the cause of death. RCMP say the circumstanc
AlbertaFeb 26, 2026

Court declines judicial review in 2024 stabbing death of Edmonton teen

A Court of King’s Bench judge has dismissed an application seeking a judicial review of an Edmonton police decision not to lay charges in the stabbing death of a 13 year old boy at a downtown transit station. Justice Wayne Renke ruled against the request to review the actions of the Edmonton Police Service as well as Crown prosecutors involved in the case. The application had been brought forward by the family of Eric Omeasoo, who died in February 2024 after being stabbed on the MacEwan light rail transit platform in central Edmonton. Police previously stated that while the teen’s death wa

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BCNov 09, 2026

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s 15 Campaign Promises Set for Council Approval

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s campaign promises could receive the green light at this evening’s council meeting, the first regular meeting of the newly elected council. McCallum’s 15-point agenda includes several major proposals, including the controversial decision to separate the City of Surrey from Metro Vancouver while retaining its existing services. Other key commitments include equipping the Surrey Police Service with a fleet of helicopters and drones within the next three months and freezing property taxes for the next four years. However, political experts believe that while McCa
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CanadaNov 09, 2026

Mark Carney Appoints Karen Karniol-Tambour as CEO of Canada’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of the CEO of Canada’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund, named the Canada Strong Fund. Karen Karniol-Tambour, currently co-chief investment officer at U.S.-based asset management firm Bridgewater Associates, will take on the role. A Canadian citizen, Karniol-Tambour joined Bridgewater in 2006 and is now leaving the firm after nearly two decades to return to public service in Canada. The Canada Strong Fund will launch with an initial capital of $25 billion and aims to invest in major infrastructure projects across the country. One of th
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AlbertaNov 09, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Welcomes Federal Budget, Raises Concerns Over Immigration Changes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed the latest federal budget, calling it an important step toward the province’s economic development. She particularly praised investments in major projects and tax reforms, which are expected to provide a significant boost to private-sector investment. However, Smith expressed concerns over the proposed immigration changes, saying they are being introduced without consulting the provinces. Under the federal government’s new plan, Canada will welcome 380,000 permanent residents and 370,000 temporary residents annually from 2027 to 2029. The plan al
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BCNov 09, 2026

Another Storm Set to Hit B.C.’s Coastal Regions, Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warning Issued

A third powerful storm is forecast to hit British Columbia’s coastal regions, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall from Tuesday through Thursday. According to Environment Canada, the storm will affect the North, Central and South Coasts, as well as Vancouver Island. The weather agency has forecast winds of up to 110 km/h for Haida Gwaii and northern Vancouver Island this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is also expected in several parts of the province. Although no flood warnings are currently in effect in B.C., the River Forecast Centre has maintained High Streamflow Advisories for the South a
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BCNov 09, 2026

Three Arrested After Shots Fired Inside Surrey High-Rise Condo Building

Three people have been arrested following a shooting inside a high-rise condominium building in Surrey, B.C. According to the Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots inside an upper-floor suite in a building located in the 9600-block of 136A Street at approximately 2:16 a.m. A large police presence was deployed to the scene, with officers from the New Westminster Police Department also assisting in the response. Two men and one woman were taken into custody within approximately 90 minutes of the incident. Police confirmed that no one was injured in the s