Peek inside a mysterious private collection of impeccably maintained treasures hidden in Alberta

by Tricia Lo

The private museum just outside Cochrane houses a comprehensive collection of more than 500 objects that date back to the 1750s.

Oil punches through $50 US a barrel as world demands more crude

The benchmark North American oil futures contract moved above $50 US a barrel on Thursday, buoyed by predictions of growing demand worldwide.

RCMP arrest hockey stick-wielding Airdrie man pretending to shoot at cars

by Dave Dormer

Police say an Airdrie man was drunk and on drugs when he smashed items in his own home then went outside and threw rocks at a parked vehicle before smashing a neighbour’s fence.

Alberta hospitals feel the strain as overdose-related ER visits skyrocket

Opioid overdoses are taking a growing and dramatic toll on Alberta hospitals, resulting in an average of 11 emergency department visits in the province every day, according a new report.

Economists see little payoff for cities that subsidize pro sports facilities

City subsidies for professional sports teams like the Calgary Flames can be justified in the name of civic planning, pride or politics, but suggestions they result in net growth to the overall economy don't hold water, economists say.

'Really sad to see Waterton go up in flames': Albertans allowed to view properties affected by wildfire

by Dave Dormer

Some people among the hundreds forced by the Kenow wildfire to flee their homes in southwestern Alberta are being given a two-hour window Wednesday to view their properties and check on animals.

Calgary 'remains at the table' in new arena talks, Nenshi says

by Carly Stagg, Stephen Hunt

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the city remains at the table and ready to negotiate in good faith with the Calgary Flames ownership, despite Ken King saying the group has dropped its plans for a new arena.

CFL greats headline 2017 Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductees

by Devin Heroux

Six new names will be added to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in Hamilton on Thursday night, including the game's all-time leading passer, the CFL's receiving-yards leader and the coach with the most wins in Canadian football history.

Public art policy suspended by Calgary city council pending review

Calgary city council voted unanimously Wednesday to suspend putting out any new requests for public art while its policy is reviewed.

Calgary police dog Jester back to work after being stabbed in head

by David Bell

Jester, a Calgary police dog that touched the hearts of many after being stabbed in the head multiple times during a pursuit, is back to work.

Company defends Rachel Notley's support for the oilsands after Brian Jean attacks NDP

by David Thurton

An oilsands company is defending the Alberta NDP government, after a United Conservative Party candidate accused Premier Rachel Notley of wanting to shut down the industry.

'You will not get over Christopher's death': Judge tells family as killer driver sentenced to 20 months

The family of Christopher Pollitt took some comfort in watching sheriffs escort their loved one's killer into holding cells, ultimately destined for jail. Cinzia Marson was sentenced to 20 months for dangerous driving causing death.

Inquiry into strangulation death of a Calgary teen by her mom aims to prevent similar deaths

Aset Magomadova used a scarf to kill her 14-year old-daughter, Aminat, in her southeast Calgary home in 2007. The mother struggled with parenting her troubled daughter. A fatality inquiry will now determine whether similar deaths can be prevented.

Arts group walks away from city negotiations to transform old planetarium after 3 years

by Drew Anderson

Contemporary Calgary, picked by the city to establish a contemporary art gallery in the old planetarium on the west end of downtown, has walked away from negotiations after three and a half years.

Ultramarathoner Proctor braves the smoke and 40 degree heat in prelude to cross-country run

by Stephen Hunt

Ultra marathoner Dave Proctor prepared for a cross-country national run to raise money for rare disease research by running 170 kilometres from Okotoks to Lethbridge, then running and winning the 100-mile Lost Souls Ultramarathon.

'I knew my life was in danger,' victim testifies at Calgary parkade rape trial

by Meghan Grant

The brutal beating and rape felt like it took "forever," according to the woman who testified Wednesday that she was attacked by Andy Ntunaguza in a downtown parkade in December 2015.

Beakerhead 2017: The exhibits you don't want to miss

by Ryan Rumbolt

From fire-breathing snakes to a trip into outer space, Beakerhead has something for the nerd in all of us.

Former Wildrose and PC caucus members endorse Jason Kenney, take shots at Brian Jean

by Kim Trynacity

Two prominent MLAs who formed part of the negotiating team merging the Wildrose and Progressive Conservative (PC) parties into the United Conservative Party (UCP) have endorsed Jason Kenney for leader.

Calgary meteorite hunter needs eyewitness video to track down space rock

by Dave Dormer

In the search for remnants of a meteorite, a University of Calgary professor is seeking video of the fireball that was visible across parts of Western Canada over the Labour Day long weekend.

Red Deer man killed in workplace incident after steel girder and semi truck collide

Police are investigating after an Alberta man died Tuesday in a workplace incident just north of Airdrie, Alta.

Here's how Calgary's Saddledome stacks up against other NHL rinks

The home of the Calgary Flames was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Here's how the Saddledome stacks up against Canada's other arenas as well as the oldest and newest buildings in the league.

Calgary woman one of many victims of scams spreading on Facebook

by Yvonne Colbert

If you're a frequent Facebook user you know all about those "free" ads that pop up on your timeline — postings that offer two free Air Canada tickets, a $100 Ikea gift certificate or free pizzas, to mention just a few.

CFL eliminates contact practices, lengthens schedule in name of safety

The CFL is eliminating full-contact padded practices during the season and extending its schedule to 21 weeks to help reduce the risk of injury.

Proposed U.S. tax reform bad for Canadian oil industry, report says

by Ryan Rumbolt

The director of the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy says Canada's oil sector may be about to lose its competitive advantage when it comes to attracting investments.

'Looks a bit like hell': Wildfire destroys Alberta ranch

by Rachel Ward

A rancher in southwestern Alberta is thankful for the clothes on his back — and four horses who managed to escape a locked barn — after getting 20 minutes' notice to flee the wildfire that reduced his home and business of 31 years to blackened rubble.

Wild photography: Buck outswims hungry wolf in northern Alberta lake

by Wallis Snowdon

When a wolf swam after a mighty buck in the depths of a northern Alberta lake, David Smith was there to capture the struggle, frame by frame.

Worker injured in CNRL oilsands plant electrical fire

An oilsands worker is recovering from minor injuries after an electrical fire at a CNRL oilsands plant north of Fort McMurray.

Council approves new $25M arrest processing unit at Spy Hill

by Scott Dippel

Calgary's outdated arrest processing unit is being replaced. City council has approved a new site for the Calgary Police Service's new facility — the province's justice campus at Spy Hill, in the city's far northwest corner.

Water bombers back in the skies fighting 'Goliath of a fire' in Waterton Lakes National Park

by Ryan Rumbolt

Aerial firefighting crews are once again attacking the Kenow wildfire near the Waterton townsite after poor weather conditions kept aircraft grounded for most of Monday.