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One of the two men serving a sentence for their actions during the Coutts pandemic-era border blockade and protest has been denied parole despite a largely glowing review of his time in prison. The other man’s time behind behind bars was described as “unproblematic” but he was also denied parole,Continue Reading

Calgary Drumheller’s Royal Tyrrell Museum, opened in 1985, is marking four decades of paleontological excellence with a new exhibit highlighting some of Alberta’s most significant dinosaur discoveries. Alberta museum highlights contributions to paleontology with Breakthroughs exhibit Amir Said · CBC News · Posted: May 19, 2025 12:25 PM EDT |Continue Reading

Calgary The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)’s recent approval of coal exploration on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is drawing quick reaction from landowners, mayors and community groups across southern Alberta. Some concerned exploration marks first step toward reviving controversial mining project Joel Dryden · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Calgary·Analysis Here’s another question: Is Danielle Smith fishing for winning proposals to put on 2026 referendum ballot, alongside separation? Is Danielle Smith fishing for winning questions to put on 2026 referendum ballot? Jason Markusoff · CBC News · Posted: May 17, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 17Continue Reading

Calgary Strathcona Resources Ltd. is making a takeover stock-and-cash offer for oilsands producer MEG Energy Corp. that values the company at about $5.9 billion. MEG said Friday that its board of directors will consider and evaluate the offer The Canadian Press · Posted: May 16, 2025 9:18 AM EDT |Continue Reading

Calgary The head of security for the upcoming G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis says his group is still working with the Town of Banff on the precise location of a “demonstration zone” for protesters to express their opinions, but it’s already been determined where demonstrators won’t be allowed — on highways.Continue Reading

Calgary Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to sell a minority stake in its Westcoast natural gas pipeline system to a group of 36 First Nations in B.C. Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership to invest $715M for 12.5% share Lauren Krugel · The Canadian Press · Posted: May 15, 2025Continue Reading

Infectious disease experts are raising the alarm about measles spread in Alberta, warning case counts are far higher than neighbouring provinces and they’re increasing rapidly. Alberta reported 116 more measles cases last week, pushing Alberta’s total of confirmed cases to 326 as of Friday.  “[It’s] really the largest growth in the numberContinue Reading

On March 4, 1991, a young Calgarian with his dad’s Dictaphone (a small cassette recorder) headed to the Westward Club, now the location of Hotel Arts, where a Seattle grunge band was scheduled to play.  Jason (Jay) Pay who had just turned 18, had no way of knowing that the band —Continue Reading