New Why Canadians will probably never stop ordering 500-calorie Starbucks lattes

by Danielle Nerman

On Sept. 29, Starbucks will begin posting calorie counts on food and drink menu boards in stores across Canada. But research from Stanford University indicates it's not likely to change our coffee-buying habits.

New Alberta man charged with using sexual images to extort Snapchat contact with teens

Police in Medicine Hat have arrested a man they say used sexually explicit images teenage girls had posted online to blackmail them into having contact with him on Snapchat.

Accused double murderer Hari Pal may be mentally unfit to stand trial

by Meghan Grant

The trial for a man accused of murdering his wife and her friend has been cancelled after concerns about Hari Pal's mental health were identified.

Other A question with no satisfying answer: What to do with sex offender Graham James?

by Carolyn Dunn

Graham James has been granted full parole despite admittedly having the same desires that drove him to abuse teen boys in the '80s and '90s. His increasing freedom doesn't sit well with a pair of his victims who have concerns about how the justice system deals with sex offenders.

Judge's 'irreversible' error should prompt new trial, Travis Vader's lawyer says

Travis Vader’s lawyer predicts his client may win a new trial, which could lead to a stay of proceedings after what he calls an irreversible error by the Alberta judge in convicting Vader of two counts of second-degree murder.

Calgary Zoo's newest giraffe makes her debut

The Calgary Zoo is showing off its newest arrival — a giraffe named Emara.

Calgary firm files class-action lawsuit against Air Miles, alleging unfair customer treatment

by Sophia Harris

A Calgary law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Air Miles rewards program in Canada. The class action claims that its aim is to "remedy harm caused by the Air Miles program to its users."

Okotoks 'murderball' star leads Canada to Paralympic wheelchair rugby overtime win

by Lori Ewing

With the clock ticking down on regulation time, Canada's Zak Madell drilled Britain's Ayaz Bhuta so hard, the bone-jarring force lifted Bhuta's wheels clear off the ground. Madell, a 22-year-old from Okotoks, Alta., scored 30 goals to beat Britain 50-49 in the overtime thriller.

Green Line on 12th, on 10th or under 10th? City tightens Beltline options

The city has narrowed the number of options for getting its next LRT line through the Beltline. Now city officials want to hear what Calgarians think will work best: 10th Avenue or 12th Avenue.

Motorcyclist dies after hitting median on Memorial Drive

A motorcyclist was killed early Friday morning when he was thrown from his bike and struck a tree in northwest Calgary, police say.

Alberta approves three oilsands projects worth potential $4 billion in investments

The Alberta government has approved three oilsands projects that it says represent about $4 billion of potential investments, though it's unclear whether any of the projects will go ahead.

Calgary doctor disputes latest study on Type 2 diabetes treatment

A Calgary doctor says diabetic patients shouldn't stop taking their medication just because a new study suggests they don't work.

Shooting sends people scurrying from mall in Grande Prairie, Alta.

A suspect or suspects are being sought after a shooting at a shopping mall in Grande Prairie, Alta., that may have left two people injured.

Apparent hit and run in Aspen Woods leaves cyclist badly injured

A cyclist is in hospital after what investigators think was a hit and run in the Aspen Woods area.

Surgeon says Red Deer hospital needs more beds, operating rooms

Some doctors in Red Deer have concerns about a shortage of beds and operating room capacity in Central Alberta.

What to do in Calgary this weekend

by The Homestretch

Beakerhead is getting a lot of attention this weekend, but the quirky mix of art, science and engineering events isn't the only show in town.

Student's Donald Trump hat raises ire at Mount Royal University in Calgary

by Dave Dormer

The issues of free speech and safe spaces erupted at Mount Royal University Thursday after video surfaced of a man and a woman arguing over whether he should be allowed to wear a hat supporting U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Political Panel weighs in on Calgary fluoride debate

To fluoridate or not to fluoridate, that was the question tackled this week by the CBC Calgary News at 6 Political Panel.

Utility rate hikes for next two years could be smaller

by Scott Dippel

City council will discuss a proposal on Monday to lower proposed utility rate hikes for the next two years. Higher rates for water/wastewater and drainage fees have already been approved. But because of higher revenues, budget savings and a desire to help Calgarians during the economic downturn have the city re-assessing its plan.

Video Canada is 'Disneyland for pedophiles': Theo Fleury slams granting of full parole to Graham James

by John Gibson

Former Calgary Flames star Theo Fleury slams a decision by the Parole Board of Canada to release convicted sex offender Graham James on full parole.

Outdoor Report: How not to lose your mind hiking during larch season

by Paul Karchut

The Calgary Eyeopener's Paul Karchut has some tips on how to dodge the crowds and still enjoy the changing fall colours in the Alberta Rockies.

4 Alberta siblings, missing since Aug. 31, located 'safe and unharmed'

Four siblings who were reported missing in Drumheller, Alta., have been located, according to police.

Video 'Profound loneliness': Prosecutor outlines painful end to Alex Radita's life at parents' murder trial

by Meghan Grant

Emil and Rodica Radita had a goal: to find a way for their son to live without insulin because, despite a mountain of evidence of Alex's diagnosis, the couple did not believe he suffered from the ailment, said prosecutor Susan Pepper in her final arguments at the couple's first-degree murder trial.

Paramedics get green light to do more medical tests

Paramedics will be able to administer more types of diagnostic tests such as blood testing and ultrasounds to improve access to healthcare for people in rural Alberta, the province announced Thursday.

Province signs $1.42B southwest Calgary ring road deal with private consortium

The province has signed a $1.42-billion deal with a consortium of private companies to build Calgary’s southwest ring road.

Video How do you sample an asteroid? Calgary students get sneak peak

by Ayesha Clough

The Canadian Space Agency gave students in Calgary a peek into its joint mission with NASA to collect a sample of an asteroid and bring it back to Earth — in the hopes of uncovering “clues about the origins of life."

Red Deer shooting leaves man with shoulder injuries

RCMP in Red Deer are investigating after a 29-year-old man on a walk was shot in the shoulder.

Turning a new leaf: How the legalization of pot could lead to a real estate boom

by Falice Chin

In Colorado, where marijuana has been legal since 2014, homes with proper greenhouses to grow weed tend to sell more quickly.

Updated Body found in southeast Calgary pond

Police are investigating after a body was found in a pond in Valleyview Park in southeast Calgary on Thursday morning.

Man accused of killing Taliyah Marsman, 5, and Sara Baillie pleads not guilty

by Bill Graveland

The man charged in the deaths of a Calgary woman and her five-year-old daughter has entered a plea of not guilty in court. Edward Downey, 46, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of Sara Baillie and her daughter Taliyah Marsman.

Hundreds of trees up for adoption in Calgary

by Danielle Nerman

At least 200 trees must be uprooted from International Avenue by the first week of October so that the city can begin work on the 17 Avenue S.E. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.

Analysis Calgary's brash brand of NIMBYism and why we pay so much attention to it

by Robson Fletcher

Some fear immigrants. Some fear poor people. Some fear trees. They're known, pejoratively, as NIMBYs (an acronym for not-in-my-backyard!) and they've been on full display in Calgary lately.

'What I did was horrific,' ex-junior hockey coach convicted in sex assaults tells hearing granting full parole

Former junior hockey coach and convicted sex offender Graham James is granted full parole during his appearance at a hearing in Laval, Que.