Zoey Duncan
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That awkward moment when you have to explain a Chinook to Leo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio spent last winter in our part of the world shooting The Revenant with director Alejandro G. Inarritu. It was during that movie shoot that DiCaprio faced a “terrifying” moment. Here’s how he described it, as reported by Variety. → Read More
LIVE at 1 p.m.: Alberta's climate change strategy unveiled
Premier Rachel Notley, along with Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips will release details today at 1 p.m. about Alberta's climate change strategy ahead of the 2015 Paris Climate Conference. → Read More
Calgarians wake up to snow on a chilly Labour Day weekend
There's nothing like a bit of summer snow to signal the change in seasons. Some Calgarians woke up Sunday to a sprinkling of the unseasonable white stuff after rain dampened the city for much of Saturday. https://twitter.com/mattscigliano/status/640485650958036992 https://twitter. → Read More
There's a severe thunderstorm watch on for Calgary and areas in the southwest of the province
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms in the region. → Read More
Man dead after house party altercation
Calgary police are interviewing witnesses after an altercation at a house party left one man dead early Sunday morning. At around 1:30 a.m., police responded to a report of an altercation at a party in the 4000 block of 19th Street N.W., Det. Graeme Smiley of the Calgary Police Service said. → Read More
A decade-long flight spanning three billion miles has brought us this: humanity's closest view of Pluto
By NASA’s calculations, we’ve made it to Pluto. The moment of closest approach for the New Horizons spacecraft came at 7:49 a.m. EDT Tuesday. It culminated an unprecedented journey spanning 9 1/2 y... → Read More
Meet the Stampede Chuckwagon horse with nine lives
Meet John and Bonnie and their horse Woody. Despite multiple injuries, the persistent horse continues to be a chuckwagon star. Video by Christina Ryan. → Read More
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Calgary and surrounding areas
Early Sunday morning, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Calgary and some surrounding areas. Environment Canada warned that heavy rain from a strong and "nearly stationary"... → Read More
Power is out just north of downtown and it's causing commuter chaos at Memorial Drive and 10th Street N.W.
Enmax is working to restore power to about 2,400 people in Sunnyside, Rosedale, Hounsfield Heights, Briar Hill, Hillhurst and Eau Claire this morning. Meantime, at least one intersection at a major... → Read More
Alberta is banning the sale of menthol-flavoured tobacco products
Retailers have until Sept. 30 to sell off the menthol cigarettes and other menthol-flavoured products they have in stock, and then that's it. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said in a news release to... → Read More
Road closures for Calgary Marathon, Lilac Festival today
It's a busy Sunday in Calgary with two events rerouting vehicle traffic through part or most of the day. The 4 Street Lilac Festival is expected to attract more than 100,000 people to the Mission area from the early morning until as late as 9 p.m. → Read More
Live at 2 p.m.: Notley and NDP cabinet swearing in ceremony
Rachel Notley is scheduled to be sworn in as Alberta’s 17th premier at the provincial legislature grounds in Edmonton on Sunday at 2 p.m. The NDP leader will also reveal 11 new cabinet ministers during the swearing-in ceremony, which is slated to take place outdoors under sunny skies. → Read More
Lane closures in southwest Calgary for Mother's Day road race
As runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes take to the pavement for the annual Sport Chek Mother's Day Run, Walk & Ride, drivers will want to plan ahead for road closures. The closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday May 10. → Read More
PCs brings out cabinet ministers to take down Wildrose party's 'holes and bad math'
The Progressive Conservative Party isn't happy with their opposition's idea of a budget. The PCs scheduled a press conference Friday afternoon to address what they're calling "holes and bad math" in the Wildrose campaign platform. → Read More
'What is she basing this on?' Opposition totally confused as new climate minister says Alberta can suddenly meet emissions targets
Alberta’s newly appointed climate change minister insists the province will meet its 2020 target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, despite previous admissions from the Tory government that the ... → Read More
No, that Cowboy hat-shaped arena design is definitely not a real replacement for the Saddledome
The designer behind it was just having a little fun when he came up with the concept back in June 2014. Dave Delisle of Dave's Geeky Ideas posted the above mock-up on his blog on June 21, 2014. "Th... → Read More
Man survives 168 consecutive hours listening to Nickelback, raising $32,000 for water charity
Podcaster Jesse Carey worried about Stockholm Syndrome, a "Nickelback Narnia," and being incepted in his dreams by the band throughout the nonstop seven-day aural ordeal. Carey, who podcasts for Re... → Read More
Four stabbed following large fight on Stephen Avenue
Four men are in hospital after a fight on Stephen Avenue early Sunday morning. Police were called to the 200 Block of Stephen Avenue around 2:30 a.m. for reports of a big fight, Calgary Police Sgt. Joe Hebert said. On arrival, police found three males had been stabbed. → Read More
RCMP searching for missing autistic teen
Airdrie RCMP are hoping for help from the public after an 18-year-old was reported missing from that city. Jonah Davis, who is autistic, was last seen at his Airdrie home Feb. 6. He is described as 5'5", heavy set with brown hair and brown eyes. He might be wearing blue jeans and a brown coat. → Read More
Wind warnings with gusts up to 110 km/h in effect southwest of the city
Areas around Calgary were being buffeted by wind and freezing rain Sunday, with Environment Canada issuing warnings for several parts of the province. Southwest of the city, Tsuu T'ina, Okotoks, High River, Crowsnest Pass and the Fort Macleod areas were all under a wind warning. → Read More