Calgary news feed - MSN CA

Black bear killed in Yoho park highway collision

2013-06-18T17:35:46

Parks Canada says an adult male black bear was struck and killed on the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park

Violent serial attacker sent to prison indefinitely

2013-06-18T16:24:24

A dangerous offender found guilty of violent assaults in Alberta and Saskatchewan over the last two decades will go to prison indefinitely.

Sled Island music and arts festival kicks off

2013-06-18T13:24:42

The Sled Island festival of rock music, film, comedy and art kicks off Tuesday. Highlights include an appearance by '80s cult band The Jesus and Mary Chain.

Dustin Paxton's outstanding assault charges stayed

2013-06-18T15:31:24

Two charges pending against Dustin Paxton have been stayed.

Parents in dark about teens tanning, study suggests

2013-06-18T13:43:18

New research into the use of indoor tanning salons by Alberta teenagers suggests their parents are clueless about it.

Bank robbing ex-MRU student president awaits sentence

2013-06-18T12:33:41

A former Mount Royal University student association president who robbed a credit union last year will be sentenced in September.

Airdrie moves toward anti-bullying bylaw

2013-06-18T13:56:09

A bylaw to address bullying in Airdrie could be in place by this fall after it passed first reading at city council Monday evening.

Alberta police chiefs call for stricter speeding laws

2013-06-18T14:33:22

Some police chiefs in Alberta are asking the province to toughen its traffic laws — especially those related to speeding

Mental illness afflicts most of Calgary's homeless, study finds

2013-06-18T13:42:25

A study has found there is an "overwhelmingly high" rate of undiagnosed and untreated psychiatric illness among Calgary's homeless population.

BLOG: Not so transparent, not so open

2013-06-18T12:16:37

CBC reporter Scott Dippel shares his experience about getting information on Calgary Transit's electronic fare card and his thoughts on what went so wrong with the pilot program.

Man accused of murder now facing sex-related charges

2013-06-17T19:50:31

The man accused of killing a Calgary mother and her five-year-old son in the northwest community of Evanston in May has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

Amber Alert ends after infant girl located by Edmonton police

2013-06-18T15:42:21

Edmonton police issued an Amber Alert Tuesday looking for help in locating a nine-month-old girl that they believe was abducted by her mother.

Calgary Transit to renew electronic fare card efforts

2013-06-17T17:26:00

Efforts by Calgary Transit to develop an electronic fare card are expected to start again this week.

Tornado warning ends east of Calgary

2013-06-17T23:08:52

A tornado warning has ended for the County of Newell near Brooks, Rosemary and Duchess, east of Calgary.

Wolf seen running along mountain highway again

2013-06-17T16:54:58

Motorists have spotted a seemingly-fearless wolf along the highway in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia for the second time in a week.

Planned fuel storage tank project near Innisfail stirs debate

2013-06-17T15:14:04

Some landowners 120 kilometres north of Calgary are trying to stop a plan to build a commercial farm fuel storage tank facility in their area.

Birth control blood clot prompts Calgary woman's warning

2013-06-18T01:03:29

A Calgary woman says doctors need to screen more carefully before prescribing birth control after her granddaughter suffered a serious medical complication from taking the pills.

2 guilty of manslaughter in beating death of Calgary father

2013-06-17T18:22:33

A judge has found two men guilty of manslaughter in the death of a Calgary father in 2008.

Airdrie teen inspires council on anti-bullying bylaw

2013-06-17T15:54:59

A teenager in Airdrie, who almost ended her life after being bullied, has succeeded in getting city council to crack down on bullying in the southern Alberta city.

Calgary doctors call for reversal of refugee health cuts

2013-06-17T19:18:20

Calgary physicians joined their counterparts across Canada to denounce the federal government's cuts to health-care benefits for refugees in Canada.

Northern Gateway in Canadians' interest, Enbridge tells review board

2013-06-17T23:21:39

Canada will be vulnerable to economic disaster should the Northern Gateway pipeline be rejected, the proponent told a federal review panel Monday as the final phase of public hearings got underway.

Armed man sought by Calgary police

2013-06-17T17:33:25

Calgary police are looking for a man who fired a shotgun into the air after threatening a woman in the city's southwest. He is armed and considered dangerous.

Bernard Callebaut's Papa Chocolat ordered to cease trading

2013-06-17T18:55:59

The Alberta Securities Commission has issued a cease trade order against Papa Chocolat, the 2½-year-old business of well-known Calgary chocolatier Bernard Callebaut.

Pipeline uncertainty threatens oil and gas firms

2013-06-17T22:36:43

The Conference Board of Canada says uncertainty over new pipeline projects poses a threat to Canadian companies that provide services to oil and gas producers.

700 turn out for Loops for Troops

2013-06-16T19:10:55

About 700 runners turned out Sunday for the sixth annual Loops for Troops race honouring military members, first responders and their families.

Condensate leak contained, says Plains Midstream

2013-06-16T20:16:33

Clean-up is now underway north of Grande Prairie, Alta., where a natural gas-related leak was reported on Saturday.

Brooks firefighters celebrate 100 years, plan for future

2013-06-16T17:56:39

The Brooks Fire Department is using its 100th anniversary to showcase the athleticism of some local firefighters and confront the challenges facing rural departments.

"Stabbing" victim cut on glass during attempted robbery, police say

2013-06-16T16:13:45

Police are investigating after a man in his mid-20s was stabbed Sunday morning in the southwest community of Killarney.

1 dead, 2 in hospital after rollover near Camrose

2013-06-16T16:45:50

One man has died and two other people are in hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle rollover near Camrose.

Homeowner severs gas line during renovations

2013-06-16T15:12:19

Firefighters were called to a home in Hawkwood Saturday evening after a homeowner severed a natural gas line during renovations.

Alberta parents too confident of kids near water, says Red Cross

2013-06-16T14:55:31

A new study by the Canadian Red Cross suggests parents in Alberta have a false sense of security when their children are near water.

Family remembers missing Calgary man 1 year later

2013-06-15T18:08:05

The family of a Calgary man missing for one year today is holding a memorial service to honour his life.

Condensate leak near Manning, Alta.

2013-06-16T13:48:56

Plains Midstream Canada has shut down a pipeline and activated emergency response procedure following a condensate release on its Kemp pipeline system.

Mandatory evacuation order lifted for parts of Fort McMurray

2013-06-16T20:19:43

Over 400 people have been permitted to return home to two Fort McMurray neighbourhoods placed under mandatory evacuation orders on Thursday.

Police seek suspect in TD Bank robbery

2013-06-15T17:07:15

Police are seeking a suspect in connection to a Saturday morning bank robbery in southeast Calgary.

Construction worker falls four storeys in northwest Calgary

2013-06-15T16:13:25

A construction worker is in hospital with serious injuries after falling roughly four storeys at a job site in northwest Calgary.

New program works to prevent aquatic invasion

2013-06-15T16:13:39

A new program is underway to inspect boats coming into Alberta for zebra and quagga mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil.

Parks Canada looks to make Banff, Jasper RV-friendly

2013-06-15T14:10:29

Parks Canada is looking into how national parks can better accomodate RV users now that an estimated one in five Albertans owns a mobile home.

Murder suspect says Calgary teacher tried to sexually assault him

2013-06-14T22:34:04

The man accused of stabbing a Calgary teacher to death told a 911 operator that the victim had tried to sexually assault him, according to information in a police search warrant application.

Blood was everywhere, said relative of Evanston victims

2013-06-14T23:49:35

More details have emerged in the killings of a Calgary mother and her five-year-old son who were found dead in their northwest Evanston home in May.

Sylvan Lake shooting linked to biker gang, RCMP say

2013-06-14T18:54:01

RCMP believe a shooting earlier this month near Sylvan Lake, Alta., is connected to a motorcycle gang.

Hugh O'Neill kicks Lions past Stampeders in pre-season play

2013-06-15T01:31:22

Hugh O'Neill kicked five field goals as the B.C. Lions downed the Calgary Stampeders 29-27 in CFL pre-season action on Friday.

B.C., Alberta premiers display united front

2013-06-15T00:47:48

B.C. Premier Christy Clark held a "friendly, respectful" meeting with Alberta Premier Alison Redford in Kelowna Friday morning.

Premier Alison Redford visits Fort McMurray, Alta.

2013-06-15T00:09:00

Premier Alison Redford visited the city Friday afternoon while hundreds of people prepared to spend the night away from their homes in Fort McMurray, Alta., as flooding fears continue and mandatory evacuation orders remain in place.

NEB rejects TransCanada toll proposals

2013-06-14T21:32:29

TransCanada Corp. says it is disappointed by the National Energy Board's latest rejection of its proposals on how the company charges customers to ship natural gas across the country.

Restaurant Review: John Gilchrist finds Nirvana

2013-06-14T23:35:34

Restaurant reviewer John Gilchrist tries out Nirvana, an East Indian restaurant in northeast Calgary that serves goat.

New AHS leader named amidst health report controversy

2013-06-14T22:43:18

Janet Davidson will be the new administrator overseeing Alberta Health Services, announced Health Minister Fred Horne Friday afternoon.

Study examines video games for stroke patient recovery

2013-06-14T19:38:34

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is funding a study to determine whether video games are more effective rehabilitation than traditional therapy for stroke patients.

4 things to do in Calgary this weekend

2013-06-14T16:21:32

There's lots happening in Calgary over the next few days. CBC Calgary's arts reporters share their entertainment picks for a great weekend.

1 dead, 2 ill in possible Creutzfeldt-Jakob cases in B.C.

2013-06-14T23:26:27

One person has died and two others are in hospital with possible cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease east of Vancouver, the Fraser Health authority has confirmed.

Workplace random alcohol tests rejected by top court

2013-06-14T18:44:03

The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned a company's right to impose random alcohol testing on unionized workers in a dangerous workplace.

Superman opening stirs religious debate

2013-06-14T16:36:42

The Calgary Eyeopener spoke with Superman expert Larry Tye about why so many religions identify with the Man of Steel and claim him as representing the tenets of their faith.

Human trafficking arrest made after domestic assault probe

2013-06-14T15:10:13

Police have charged a Calgary man with human trafficking after a two-month probe that began with a domestic assault complaint.

Zama spill spurs questions on Alberta pipeline safety measures

2013-06-14T18:25:04

The Dene Tha' First Nation and the Alberta NDP are questioning the effectiveness of pipeline safety measures, as Apache Canada works to clean up a massive spill of industrial waste water near Zama City, Alta.

Motorcyclist takes photos of wolf chasing him on highway

2013-06-13T12:37:09

A Banff, Alta., man came within metres of being caught by a wolf, but luckily he was on his motorcycle during the close call on a highway, where he also snapped photos of the chase.

School board eyes modernizing messages to parents

2013-06-14T11:23:36

Calgary's public school board is exploring ways of modernizing how it communicates with parents.

AHS board dismissal shows model broken, opposition says

2013-06-13T12:34:56

The Alberta government's decision to dismiss the health services board signals deeper problems with the system, according to opposition parties.

Rain washes in mosquito season in Calgary

2013-06-14T00:06:04

Many people spending time outdoors this week in Calgary will know that mosquitoes are back.

Ex-church volunteer gets 14 years for sex assaults, child porn

2013-06-13T18:15:09

Roderick Janssen, a former church volunteer, was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison for a list of charges related to sexual assault and child pornography.

Dave Dickenson biding his time with Stampeders

2013-06-13T20:11:34

Calgary Stampeders' offensive co-ordinator Dave Dickenson feels he's ready to be a head coach in the CFL, but that doesn't mean he's in a rush to become one.

Mandatory evacuation ordered for some Fort McMurray residents

2013-06-13T16:23:34

Thousands of sandbags line the eroding banks of the Hangingstone River as Fort McMurray, Alta., residents work desperately to save their homes.

Polaris Prize longlist taps Corb Lund, Tegan and Sara

2013-06-13T13:45:32

An eclectic mix of 40 albums are nominated for the Polaris Prize, a $30,000 award that aims to tap the best in new Canadian music.

Man charged in Bow tower evacuation

2013-06-13T17:41:48

Calgary police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the evacuation of The Bow tower in downtown Calgary on Tuesday.

Massive Alberta waste water spill will kill plants, says ecologist

2013-06-13T22:29:14

An ecologist says affected land will be a 'big dead-looking area' after a pipeline operated by a Texas-based oil company leaked 9.5 million litres of industrial waste water.

Sobeys takes aim at big box stores with Safeway takeover

2013-06-13T23:37:45

A Vancouver-based retail analyst says Sobeys' acquisition of more than 200 Safeway stores in Western Canada is an attempt to compete with the growth of big box stores.

Oilsands monitoring deal inked by Ottawa, Alberta

2013-06-13T19:19:52

Ottawa and Alberta have reached a deal outlining how a long-promised environmental monitoring agency for the oilsands will be run.

Arts supporters rally for education funding

2013-06-13T14:15:58

Arts supporters and performers gathered at the Max Bell Theatre in Calgary Wednesday night to promote their message that arts programs are vital to education.

Voice-activated car technology very distracting, study finds

2013-06-13T13:36:15

Voice-activated technology in cars is more distracting to drivers than talking on a cellphone, according to a new U.S. study.

Suspect arrested in Bow tower threats incident

2013-06-12T19:22:34

Police arrested a man whose actions they believe triggered the evacuation and full-scale search of Calgary's tallest building.

Alberta health minister fires AHS board

2013-06-12T22:01:18

Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne sacked the entire board of Alberta Health Services on Wednesday just one day after it approved bonuses for executives.

Police search for pickup truck in 17th Avenue hit and run

2013-06-13T00:07:20

Calgary police are looking for a black pickup truck after a 60-year-old man was seriously injured while he was getting into his vehicle.

Sunroofs explode on 2 Calgary drivers

2013-06-12T22:06:43

Two Calgary drivers want an explanation for why the sunroofs in their vehicles exploded as they were driving.

Returning $52M in taxes topped Calgary poll

2013-06-12T18:59:08

A new poll on what city council should do with $52 million in tax money shows lowering taxes is the top option among Calgarians.

Tornado warnings end in Alberta

2013-06-12T22:18:35

Tornado warnings have ended in Alberta, including ones issued for Edmonton and areas south and east of the city.

Court grants new trials for men convicted in triple murder

2013-06-12T17:11:34

The Alberta Court of Appeal announced Wednesday that two men convicted in a triple shooting at a restaurant in southeast Calgary on New Year's Day in 2009 will get new trials.

Alberta students look to Saskatchewan for education

2013-06-12T14:29:22

University officials in Saskatchewan say they're seeing a surge in Alberta applicants for the upcoming school year.

Phone calls bring Calgary dropouts back to high school

2013-06-12T20:02:51

A new Calgary-wide initiative to curb the high school dropout rate starts with a phone call.

Sobeys to acquire Canada Safeway stores for $5.8B

2013-06-13T07:19:55

The Sobeys grocery store chain has reached a deal to buy more than 200 Safeway stores in Western Canada for $5.8 billion, Sobeys' parent company, Empire Company Limited, announced Wednesday.

Alberta pipeline leaks 9.5 million litres of waste water

2013-06-12T18:53:18

A pipeline operated by a Texas-based oil company has leaked 9.5 million litres of industrial waste water about 20 kilometres northeast of Zama City, Alta., a remote community near the Northwest Territories boundary.

5 delicious Calgary food mash-ups

2013-06-12T16:40:50

Julie Van Rosendaal finds five food hybrids worth seeking out around Calgary.

Driver killed as car strikes tree in N.W. Calgary

2013-06-12T09:44:46

A woman was killed when her car hit a curb, swerved and hit a tree early Wednesday morning in northwest Calgary.

Fort McMurray floodwaters wash out roads, power

2013-06-12T16:56:02

Roaring floodwaters in Fort McMurray, Alta., are eroding riverbanks, washing away roadways, and threatening gas and phone lines amid a continuing state of emergency.

Cutting case managers for ALS, MS patients wrong, nurse says

2013-06-12T13:11:22

A Calgary nurses says by cutting specialized care for ALS and MS patients Alberta Health Services is forsaking its most vulnerable patients.

Health executive bonuses given despite minister's warning

2013-06-11T16:34:57

The board of Alberta Health Services has voted to defy the provincial government and give bonuses to executives despite wage freezes and staff cuts across the system.

Threats prompt evacuation of Calgary's Bow tower

2013-06-11T20:40:34

The Bow tower in downtown Calgary was evacuated Tuesday after police were called to the building to investigate reports of a man yelling threats inside.

Calgary teen charged in sexting case

2013-06-11T14:27:04

A 15-year-old boy is facing several charges in connection to a sexting incident after a teenage girl told police she received numerous sexual and threatening messages.

BLOG: Three strikes and you're out

2013-06-12T00:24:18

It doesn't happen often, but we did see a fairly rare instance of someone being removed from a city council meeting on Monday.

18 subsidized housing tenants earn over $120K, tax group finds

2013-06-11T14:57:37

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says some people making good salaries are living in subsidized housing in Calgary.

Pop-up patios becoming part of Calgary summer

2013-06-11T23:31:28

An increasing number of pop-up patios are showing up outside of restaurants and bars in Calgary as the city builds on an initiative started last year.

Energy conference spikes demand for Calgary hotels

2013-06-12T08:19:19

A shortage of hotel rooms in Calgary combined with the arrival of the annual Global Petroleum Show has created a tough situation for visitors this week.

State of emergency declared in Fort McMurray

2013-06-12T00:44:43

The mayor of Fort McMurray declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday over concerns about flooding caused by Hangingstone River overrunning its banks.

Oilsands tailings cleanup far behind schedule

2013-06-11T17:50:05

Energy companies that were ordered four years ago to reduce the amount of waste material their Alberta oilsands operations produce have failed to meet the targets regulators set, and the industry as a whole is finding that cleaning up oilsands tailings is much harder than it thought it would be.

School bus driver charged after collision

2013-06-11T14:58:42

Two children were sent to hospital with minor injuries this morning after their school bus collided with a welding truck.

Encana names BP exec Doug Suttles as next CEO

2013-06-11T09:49:04

Encana Corp. has picked its new chief executive from outside the company, following a months-long search following the abrupt departure of its previous CEO.

Workers at Strathmore seniors' lodge laid off

2013-06-11T18:08:59

Some employees at a seniors' residence in Strathmore, east of Calgary, have lost their jobs because of privatization.

More Calgarians with chronic illnesses lose case managers

2013-06-11T13:02:20

Calgarians with multiple sclerosis will no longer have dedicated case managers.

Sewer upgrades delay opening of affordable housing

2013-06-11T12:00:07

A new affordable housing project in southwest Calgary has been delayed by complications with the necessary sewer system upgrades.

Fatal crash closes Shaganappi Trail N.W.

2013-06-11T12:21:01

Police are investigating a fatal crash on Shaganappi Trail in northwest Calgary that happened early Tuesday morning.

Death cafés embraced by Calgary patrons

2013-06-10T15:41:54

People looking for an opportunity to talk about the issues around dying are turning to death cafés.