If you haven’t already voted in an advanced poll or special ballot, today’s the day to cast your ballot for the federal election. Polls are open across Calgary and Alberta on Monday, Oct. 21 from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. MT. From…
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Social worker alleges Alberta child welfare system aims to ‘get rid’ of her for defending parents’ rights
A Calgary-based registered social worker who has helped hundreds of parents involved with Children’s Services, many at risk of losing their children, believes she’s being penalized for standing up to what she calls abusive, discriminatory and sometimes deceptive practices within Alberta’s child welfare…
City removes 60 trees along Canyon Meadows Drive median
For decades, dozens of planted trees struggled to grow from the centre median along Canyon Meadows Drive — or at least, they did until they were chopped down. The City of Calgary recently removed 60 trees between Bow Bottom Trail and Macleod Trail that…
Gravel truck hit by train in Cypress County, Alta.
The driver of a gravel truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries Sunday afternoon after their truck was hit by a train. RCMP said the collision happened at 3 p.m. at Township Road 154-A and Range Road 94, which…
Driver who drove toward Calgary parade still in hospital with gunshot wound
A 21-year-old man who drove through a barricade for a military parade in downtown Calgary on Saturday remains in hospital after being shot by police, according to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team. The police watchdog released more details about…
RCMP officer hurt after driver of stolen truck rammed his car in Airdrie
An RCMP officer is recovering at home after his police car was rammed by a stolen truck in Airdrie, Alta., on Thursday. Police say at 4:35 p.m., RCMP spotted a stolen F-250 pickup truck parked outside a No Frills store. …
With leading parties deadlocked, volunteers can make all the difference
They’re the ones knocking on doors, putting up signs, making phone calls, and serving as the cheering human backdrops behind Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh or Andrew Scheer. But while they may not have the same visibility as the party leaders,…
South end of Green Line ready for bulldozers
Being a reporter means sometimes, you get to do things other people either haven’t done or just wouldn’t want to do. Things like: walking the Green Line. It’s no surprise the Green Line route looks differently on the ground than it…
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau takes shot at Jason Kenney during late-night Calgary rally
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made his first visit of the campaign to Calgary late Saturday night, where he was met with a warm reception by hundreds of Liberal supporters inside the rally — but a chillier greeting from the dozens of…
Dog owners, hunters warned as trapping season begins in Alberta
Dog owners and recreational hunters, beware: trapping season has arrived. The Alberta Trapper’s Association has issued a press release warning rural residents and hunters that they are to begin working on crown land designations and private land where landowner permission has…