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Bell: 'Don't vote angry' — Danielle Smith's message to Albertans on separatism

Premier Smith tells Albertans to not let the fact they're mad drive them out of Canada

Calgary Herald · Sep 23, 2026

Alberta craft whisky lands on Costco shelves as trade war looms

Alberta whisky appearing on Costco shelves gives distillers access to one of the province's largest retail audiences, as they head into a crucial season with U.S. tariffs looming.

Global News Calgary · Sep 23, 2026

Varcoe: As Oct. 1 deadline nears, premier expects West Coast pipeline to be deemed a nation-building project

The province's plans for a massive bitumen pipeline to the West Coast have been advancing in recent months, following a series of federal and provincial memorandums of understanding

Calgary Herald · Sep 23, 2026

'We're just stretching resources': Calgary firefighters call for action as overdose calls drastically rise

In 2026 Calgary firefighters responded to 5,941 overdose calls between January and July, compared with 2,440 calls in the entirety of 2025

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Braid: Special ballots now landing smack of planned confusion

We are being led by the nose into a vote that only separatists ever wanted. The final tab will be up to $130 million

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Small plane forced to land on Trans-Canada Highway west of Banff

No injuries reported in incident, about 20 kilometres west of Sunshine exit

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Saturday night fever: Calgary Roughnecks' schedule set for farewell NLL season at Saddledome

The Riggers' home slate for the 2026-27 NLL regular season consists of nine Saturday-night dates in the final campaign to be played at the Saddledome.

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

'Shocking:' Former Calgary police officer appeals dismissal over sexual misconduct

Calgary police officer's lawyer said judge didn't explain why she found victim's account reliable

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Calgary Economic Development and province launch Level Up program for Alberta businesses

The free province-wide program will allow Alberta businesses to pursue international growth opportunities through a combination of on-demand online learning, workshops and support

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Petition launched to end activity at ECCO landfill in southeast Calgary

Two weeks on from the ECCO landfill fire in Calgary's southeast, a local resident has launched a petition to decommission activity at the site.

Global News Calgary · Sep 22, 2026

Let the chirps fall where they may: Olympic curlers set for Battle of the Sexes

Gold-medal heroes of Team Jacobs take on the Games bronze medallists of Team Homan in a three-day exhibition.

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Calgary council approves motion to support Alberta staying in Canada

'Calgary's place is at the centre of a strong and united Team Canada. For as long as I am mayor, I'm going to continue to beat that drum and to make the case that we're stronger together as a community,' said Mayor Jeromy Farkas

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

ECCO Landfill Fire Update- Sept 22

Compaction and Site Assessment Work Continues at ECCO Landfill FireCrews continue work at the ECCO Recycling facility in southeast Calgary. Additional dirt and clay are being brought to the site and spread across operational areas, while heavy equipment equipped with tamper attachments is being used to compact material and reduce void spaces within the pile, helping limit the movement of heat, smoke and air.A drone will also be deployed to collect measurements and aerial imagery to support ongoi

City of Calgary Newsroom · Sep 22, 2026

Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price

Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash — a key component of fertilizers — and the United States is its biggest customer.

Global News Calgary · Sep 22, 2026

Motion declaring Calgary a vital part of a united Canada approved by city council

Calgary city council has endorsed a pro-unity motion put forward by Mayor Jeromy Farkas, citing economic impact as the driving force behind staying in Canada. The urgent notice of motion, co-sponsored by Ward 3 Coun. Andrew Yule, was added to Calgary city council’s Regular Meeting of Council agenda on Sept. 22, and called for city […] The post Motion declaring Calgary a vital part of a united Canada approved by city council appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.

LiveWire Calgary · Sep 22, 2026

Calgary study finds mind-body exercises improve quality of life in cancer survivors

A study led by the University of Calgary found that mind-body exercises ease symptoms in people recovering from cancer. Published Sept. 16, the study, conducted in collaboration with the University of Toronto and a Massachusetts-based non-profit academic healthcare centre, Mass General Brigham, examined more than 500 survivors of various cancer types and stages. Patients situated […] The post Calgary study finds mind-body exercises improve quality of life in cancer survivors appeared first on

LiveWire Calgary · Sep 22, 2026

'We need to get this done': Council rubber-stamps Green Line's downtown alignment on 10 Avenue SW

Downtown station will run down 10 Avenue S.W. in spite of business owners' concerns

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Hot Topics: Who is making the biggest impression at Flames training camp?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writer Danny Austin about his early takeaways from Flames training camp, if there are any roster spots up for grabs and what the expectations should be for Simon Nemec and Zayne Parekh this season.

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

Kevin Bahl's blueline experience more important than ever for Flames

While Bahl is only 26, he now has the most experience playing on the Flames blueline

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026

'Can't do one-size-fits-all': Indigenous Policing Summit highlights need for community input

Law enforcement agencies can't assume same approach will work everywhere, policing leaders say

Calgary Herald · Sep 22, 2026