New Muslims in Calgary celebrate Eid al-Adha

Thousands of Muslims gathered for prayers and celebration Monday morning around Calgary for Eid al-Adha, which marks the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

Updated Should 'knees together' judge Robin Camp keep his job? Inquiry hears final arguments

by Robson Fletcher

Justice Robin Camp has a "strong moral compass" and his mistreatment of a complainant in a sexual assault trial in 2014 was due to ignorance that has since been rectified, his lawyer told a Canadian Judicial Council inquiry Monday, in a bid to save the judge's job.

New Going my way? Hitchbots created by Erin Woods Elementary students criss-cross the country

by Dave Dormer

Students at Erin Woods Elementary School may be back in class this week but not the 22 Hitchbots they sent out in June to seek adventure. Those are still criss-crossing the country.

New 'Very focused on food': Grizzly bears that entered Alberta family's yard hungry, not aggressive, expert says

An Alberta bear expert says there's nothing strange about the three grizzlies that wandered onto a family’s rural back yard near Pincher Creek on the weekend.

Rescue dogs at your own risk, experts warn, after furry friends bring exotic diseases to Canada

by Monty Kruger

Canadians bring in tens of thousands of dogs from around the world each year. But with few regulations, experts warn these furry refugees could carry pathogens that pose a serious threat to local pets, wildlife and people.

Chances Energy East pipeline getting built doubtful after panel quits, analyst says

A bank analyst says the chance that the Energy East pipeline project will be built has fallen to 25 per cent from 33 per cent after members of a regulatory panel were forced to resign last week.

Classes are back on, along with the school fees parents have to pay

by Dave Dormer

With two children in the Calgary public school system and two in the Calgary Catholic system, Shannon Rogers will shell out about $2,200 in fees this year.

'No fear in those bears,' says Alberta father after grizzly encounter caught on video

by David Bell

A southern Alberta father is still on edge three days after an aggressive encounter with three grizzly bears in the family’s rural backyard.

Defence lawyers deciding whether to call underage witness in 1st-degree murder trial of Radita parents

A first-degree murder trial for the parents of a teenage boy who died of starvation and complications from untreated diabetes is delayed until Tuesday as defence lawyers are still deciding whether to call evidence.

Landlords struggle to find tenants as Calgary vacancy rate climbs

Income properties used to be a pretty safe investment for many Calgarians, but the city's rising vacancy rate is making some landlords nervous.

International law firm Dentons hires former prime minister Stephen Harper

Former prime minister Stephen Harper has landed himself a job with an international law firm.

Councillor's about-face thwarts planned basement suite for mom

by Scott Dippel

A Calgary man who wanted to build a legal basement suite for his mom thought he had his councillor’s support. But Coun. Joe Magliocca says he discovered opposition from the neighbours, so he did nothing wrong in voting down the application.

ConocoPhillips cuts 300 jobs starting this week

by Ayesha Clough

ConocoPhillips Canada will lay off 250 to 300 employees, mainly from its Calgary head office, starting this week.

Go Public Calgary man finds toughest part of owning 2009 Ford F-150 truck is finding replacement part

by Erica Johnson

Ford Canada tells owner of 2009 F-150 pickup truck that a part to repair his vehicle's heating system is now "obsolete."

Updated Potash Corp., Agrium agree to merger that would create $36B agriculture giant

Saskatoon-based Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and Agrium Inc. of Calgary have agreed to merge in a deal that would produce a fertilizer giant worth more than $36 billion.

Get your skis out, it's snowing in Alberta!

by David Bell

Nakiska Ski Resort doesn't open for several weeks, but clearly Mother Nature didn't get the memo. The Kananaskis facility received a dusting of snow Sunday morning, with five centimetres in the forecast for the day.

Fentanyl is drug of choice for almost 50% of addicts, expert says

Fentanyl remains the major concern, according to frontline addictions workers who gathered in Calgary to mark the fourth annual 'Recovery Day' at Olympic Plaza on Sunday.

'Inspired' by Trump and Clinton, Kissel crowned fan favourite at CCMA Awards

Brett Kissel's no-holds-barred campaign to woo country enthusiasts pays off as the Alberta singer is named fan favourite as well as top male artist of the year at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.

How Russian doping scandal gave Lethbridge para-swimmer final shot at Paralympics

by Jacqueline Doorey

Zachary McAllister is one of the athletes who made it to the Rio Paralympics because of the Russian team's suspension. The swimmer explains the advantages and disadvantages behind his four-year dream coming true in a way he never expected.

Alberta town hopes to double its population

A small town north of Calgary has a big dream: to double its population. Growth north of Calgary makes Crossfield a desirable option, says one developer.

Spruce Meadows: Scott Brash repeats as CP International Grand Prix champion

by Doug Harrison

Scott Brash, a 30-year-old rider from Peebles, Scotland, successfully defended his show jumping title on Sunday at Spruce Meadows, winning the CP International Grand Prix and took home $1 million.

Father 'overwhelmed with gratitude' after Calgary teen found safe

by Kate Adach

A Calgary father says he is "overwhelmed with gratitude" after his teenage daughter was found safe and sound, 48 hours after she went missing in southwest Calgary.

'We can't replace nature': Oilsands wetland reclamation a mixed success

by Bob Weber

Faced with reclaiming open-pit mines that were once thriving wetlands, Suncor and Syncrude have been trying to do what's never been done — rebuilding one of the most complex, diverse and delicate ecosystems in the boreal forest.

Video Calgary-born photographer reflects on 9/11 and his iconic Time cover

by Danielle Nerman

It was 15 years ago that Lyle Owerko took some of the most harrowing images of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on New York City.

Inmate in 'profoundly serious' condition after Calgary Remand Centre incident

by David Bell

An inmate from the Calgary Remand Centre is in ‘profoundly serious’ condition after an incident Friday morning, paramedics tell CBC News.

Alberta college cracking down on opioid prescriptions

by John Cotter

Alberta's medical regulator wants more stringent rules on how physicians prescribe opioid painkillers and other drugs to improve the safety of patients.

Canadian police dogs take down fake criminals at national competition

by Danielle Nerman

The annual Canadian Police Canine Association trials are underway in Calgary. The competition tests the agility, obedience and speed of different police dog breeds. There’s even an event called “criminal apprehension scenario.”

Canadians asked to weigh in on new open-pit oilsands mine

by Tracy Johnson

Despite the energy downturn in Alberta, a new oilsands mine is up for approval. A panel has been struck to examine the impact of Teck's proposed Frontier mine north of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Tsuut'ina First Nation holds fundraiser for Standing Rock protesters

Members of the Tsuut'ina First Nation gathered Saturday night to raise money in support of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's fight against construction of a contentious oil pipeline.

Recap Stampeders need overtime to extend win streak, defeat Eskimos

Bakari Grant reeled in a 23-yard touchdown pass in the second overtime as the Calgary Stampeders continued to roll through the season, coming away with a thrilling 34-28 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

Old-fashioned harvest sale raises money for charity

Fruits and veggies are for sale at Heritage Park this weekend. The annual Harvest Sale is a fundraiser for charity.

'Tears and hugs and jumping up and down,' says Calgary mom of son's Paralympic silver

by David Bell

Alister McQueen took silver in javelin at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Friday and his parents back in Calgary could not be more proud.

Alberta-bound WestJet flight lands safely in Iceland after emergency

by Andrea Ross

An Edmonton-bound WestJet flight from London, England, has landed safely in Iceland after being diverted due to a "potential mechanical issue," the airline said Saturday.