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New breeding facility aims to boost sage grouse numbers
Endangered greater sage-grouse are getting help to boost their numbers with a new breeding facility. The Calgary Zoo just opened the centre, the first of its kind for the species in Canada. There are...
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Iconic Rogers Pass lodge is declared beyond repair
The well-known Glacier Park Lodge in Rogers Pass will likely be torn down in coming months. Parks Canada says the 53-year-old hotel and service station has badly deteriorated since it closed four years...
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Flu clinics set to open across province
Flu season has begun and health officials hope to head it off before it takes a toll on the province. Alberta’s annual immunization program kicks off Monday and anyone six months or older can get free...
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BRA Day offers support, reconstruction information for woman with breast cancer
For many women, hearing the news “you have breast cancer” is like being in an explosion. Shell-shocked, they become focused on the pivotal next steps of treatment. Unfortunately, many are unaware of...
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Habitat for Humanity homecoming for eight local families
Eight families will have a new home come Halloween. Fourteen parents and 24 children will move into their new digs in Pineridge, built through the Habitat for Humanity program, by the end of October....
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Alberta colleges team up to create an online sports network
Athletes from 17 Alberta colleges will be able to play in front of family and friends across the world with the launch of a new sportscast. Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) has partnered...
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University of Calgary a top draw for research money
The University of Calgary increased the amount of research revenue by more than 10 per cent, moving up one spot to No. 6 on the Top 50 Research Universities List. The university had $358 million in...
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Karate competitor inspiring teammates at worlds
A Calgary karate competitor has claimed a silver medal at the world championships held in Austria Saturday. But even though she fell just short of the gold, Natalie Olson has won the admiration of her...
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Drunk driving on decline despite recent deadly crashes
A rash of high-profile fatal crashes in the past few weeks is an anomaly in a city and province where drunk driving is on the decline. A senior Calgary traffic officer says overall statistics are...
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Opening day flies by at new Calgary airport terminal
After 15 years of planning, five years of construction and months of practice, Calgary airport’s new international terminal sent its first passengers to Puerto Vallarta and Seattle on predawn flights...
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Calgary-based Soup Sisters teams up with 7-Eleven and food banks
A Calgary non-profit aims to feed the hungry and sustain the community with a new partnership. Soup Sisters has joined forces with the Calgary and Veterans food banks, and 7-Eleven to provide homemade,...
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Donated costumes will let all kids experience Halloween
Beanie Boos and Spider-Men can live to fight again another day. A new joint venture inspired by a local boy’s idea will see this year’s Halloween costumes collected for use again next year by those...
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'I'm very remorseful': Real estate agent regrets ad linking house prices to...
A Calgary real estate agent is taking heat for an ad linking Remembrance Day to home sales, including from the father of a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Gary “Mr. Action” Fayerman’s business ad in a...
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Passionate piano mentor doesn't miss a beat in retirement
Irene Besse’s retirement is anything but quiet. After almost four decades in the piano business, the 75-year-old is now dancing to a new tune, several tunes in fact. She’s a competitor in a local...
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Review finds unhealthy work culture in Palliser school division
An independent review of an embattled southern Alberta school division has found a culture of aggression and fear “that is not psychologically healthy for employees.” A two-member panel that looked...
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Mayor's chair is Nenshi's for as long as he wants it, says councillor
Mayor Naheed Nenshi announced Friday that he will seek a third term in office, saying there is much work to be done to ensure Calgary remains a city of safety, sanctuary and opportunity. First elected...
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Province to upgrade Fish Creek Park facilities
Citing safety concerns and a desire to curb undesirable behaviour, the Alberta government is overhauling buildings in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Alberta Environment and Parks has put out a request for...
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College sports online network fails during championship weekend
Only four days after launching ACAC TV, the online college sports network went down at a crucial time — during the soccer championship weekend. “It was really unfortunate timing,” concedes Alberta...
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Calgary's Boobyball raises close to $70,000
A wild party in an equally feral setting helped raise close to $70,000 for a young women’s breast cancer movement. Boobyball at the Calgary Zoo. Courtesy, Heninger Photography The ninth annual...
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Calgary's St. Patrick’s Island named a Great Public Space in Canada
One of Calgary’s oldest yet newest parks is being nationally recognized. St. Patrick’s Island has been named a Great Public Space in Canada by the Canadian Institute of Planners. “I love all the...
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