January 22 2020 8:36pm Global’s Joel Senick is joined live by Davina Bernard from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise about the 26th annual Ice Magic Festival and Snow Days in Banff. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Edmontonians face snowy commute on Wednesday
January 22 2020 8:33pm Drivers in Edmonton faced a significant amount of snowfall for their commutes on Wednesday. Nicole Stillger reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…
Coaldale offers tax rebates to help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters
LETHBRIDGE — Coaldale has become the first municipality in Alberta to introduce a property tax rebate program for volunteer firefighters, and local businesses that allow volunteers to respond to emergency calls while at work. Coaldale Mayor Kim Craig said it’s…
University of Calgary researcher raises awareness about smartphone data privacy
Do you ever get the feeling that your smartphone is spying on you? Research by an assistant professor at the University of Calgary has highlighted big privacy concerns in the digital age. According to Joel Reardon, that research has been…
Teck Frontier project to challenge Trudeau’s climate policies, relationship to Alberta: expert
The Trudeau government will face a test next month that will challenge its commitment to climate policies and its efforts to reconcile with Western Canada. The Teck Frontier proposal is one of the largest oil sands mines ever proposed in…
96-year-old amateur radio operator at Ontario Science Centre speaks with astronaut
Jean Moffett crossed an item off her bucket list on Wednesday by speaking with Commander Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency, aboard the International Space Station. “Commander Parmitano, I have two questions to ask you: Do…
Watch for signs of financial abuse of seniors, securities commission warns after mortgage salesperson charged
Allegations a Manitoba mortgage salesperson took more than $500,000 from a widow in her 80s have prompted the Manitoba Securities Commission to warn other seniors about how to avoid becoming the victim of fraud. Bret Allan Dobbin, 57, has been…
Calgary women’s hockey headlines Crowchild Classic for the first time
The annual clash between the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University’s men’s and women’s hockey teams draws thousands of fans to the Saddledome every year. For the first time, the women are getting top billing at the Crowchild Classic.…
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Jan. 22
January 22 2020 8:22pm A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Quinn Ohler from Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…
Defending champs chosen top seeds for Manitoba men’s, women’s provincial curling championships
For the first time in recent memory, Jennifer Jones is not the top seed at a provincial championship in which she competed. Defending champions Tracy Fleury and Mike McEwen were named the top seeds for the Manitoba Scotties Tournament of…