With the Liberals winning another term in office
the Calgary building industry is waiting to see how the government plans to implement a plan that has been touted as a way for Canadians to afford a home
The plan to construct nearly 500,000 homes a year includes providing financing to build homes
which would make the government a developer to build affordable housing
It would also incentivize municipalities to cut red tape and remove the GST for first-time homebuyers on homes at $1 million or under
Calgary’s housing industry says it welcomes initiatives by the federal government that remove barriers and costs to housing as they wait for details
but also says greater attention is needed to attract workers to build those homes
too; people move through their careers and retire
A good focus on labour supply and attracting immigrants who have housing construction experience,” said Brian Hahn
And as Canadians stare down the threat of tariffs from the U.S.
affordable housing providers say their type of housing is needed in the country now more than ever
Pointing to recent polling from Abacus Data showing that over half of respondents are concerned that they would be at risk of losing their home or becoming homeless because of the issue
the executive director of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
says the numbers should include affordable
“We’re talking about doubling the number of housing starts across the country to 500,000 housing starts every year
at least 100,000 of those need to be non-profit community housing to reach the levels of affordability people need.”
But as there’s a renewed push to increase housing
Calgary’s mayor is warning that if one of the Liberals’ pledges to cut municipal development charges in half for multi-residential housing is not met with additional money for the city to recoup costs
it could have the opposite effect on housing
“If the federal government is interested in cutting those development charges
or all growth grinds to a halt,” Mayor Jyoti Gondek said
the city collected about $240 million in off-site levies last year
with those funds going towards building infrastructure
The Liberal plan also intends to work with provinces “to keep municipalities whole.”
Premier Danielle Smith says she will address Albertans Monday on a "path forward with the federal government" after a meeting with her caucus
Calgary police have laid charges in the stabbing death of a young man outside a downtown bar last month
A condo complex in Calgary's Beltline community is increasingly concerned with the increasing number of calls they are making to emergency services
Rayn Rashid speaks with the condo board president
A major gap in sports field space is being tackled in Calgary’s NW with the launch of Rocky Ridge Athletic Park
The $25m project brings more room to play for growing communities
On the same day as the Alberta Rally for Independence
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared on her radio show
is facing numerous charges after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a house in Calgary’s Radisson area late Friday night
The annual Calgary Bike Swap filled downtown Calgary with bike buzz on Saturday
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Calgary Flames fifth-round pick Luke Misa will be hitting the books — and hitting the weights — next season.
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 Article contentThe 19-year-old forward shared Monday on his Instagram account that he will skate with the NCAA’s Penn State Nittany Lions in 2025-26.
“Proud to announce my commitment to Penn State!” he wrote. “Thank you to my family, friends, coaches, and everyone who’s supported me along the way.”
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Misa was a go-to guy this winter for the OHL’s Brampton Steelheads
notching 34 goals and 85 points in 67 regular-season outings
although he probably projects as a winger in the pros
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He was one of four future Flames to finish in the Top-25 in the OHL scoring race
the Flames believe this up-and-coming lefty has bright future ahead
They see some similarities to Andrew Mangiapane — an undersized forward who will need to be relentless on the puck to reach the highest level
Part of the appeal of the college route is that Misa will be able to spend extra time in the weight room
a third-round pick and intriguing blue-line prospect who previously announced that he is off to the University of Michigan
goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew is returning home to Sweden after signing a two-year contract with Linkoping of the SHL
Ignatjew was primarily the second-stringer this season for the AHL’s Wranglers
but started both playoff games in place of injured Devin Cooley
With the Flames signing a pair of college puck-stoppers in Arsenii Sergeev and Owen Say
there was not going to be room for Ignatjew on the organizational depth chart
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The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed forward Matt Coronato to a seven-year agreement.
In his third professional season, and his first complete NHL campaign, Coronato set career highs in 77 games played with Calgary in 2024-25. The 22-year-old right winger recorded 47 points from 24 goals and 23 assists, including five powerplay goals and four game-winners. He finished third on the Flames in both points and goals, trailing only Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau.
In 2023-24, Coronato scored 15 goals and added 27 assists for 42 points in 45 games with the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League and three goals and six assists for nine points in 34 NHL games with the Flames in his first full pro season. Coronato was also named to the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic alongside teammate Dustin Wolf.
Coronato was recently selected to represent Team USA at the 2025 IIHF World Championship but following the results of an MRI, he was forced to withdraw from participation as a preventive measure to recover and train on schedule for the 2025-26 NHL season.
He was originally drafted by the Flames in the first round (13th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft.
BORN: Greenlawn, NY ​DATE: November 14, 2002
Mark Neufeld’s tenure as Calgary police chief was both praised and criticized by those who’ve closely watched his performance as the city’s top cop during the past six years
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Neufeld abruptly resigned Friday after serving as chief since 2019 despite having two years remaining on his contract
Members of the Calgary Police Commission either didn’t return calls about his exit or said they couldn’t divulge the reason for it due to it being a personnel issue and thus confidential
it’s very private and confidential,” said Terry Wong
a member of the commission and Ward 7 city councillor
But Wong said Neufeld led the CPS through “a number of different challenges” and will be remembered as someone who strengthened its diversity and inclusion
“He inspired and the message he delivered to (CPS) cadets was that the future of policing should be one of diversity and that policing is about being respectful to the community,” said Wong
“More and more men and women are coming into the force from different ethnic groups.”
Some have questioned the timing of Neufeld’s exit
particularly since it comes just six weeks before the start of the G7 gathering at Kananaskis that brings with it the need for significant security measures
But Wong said those security preparations are now well-along
“You have to appreciate a lot of that planning’s been done,” he said
Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s staff said she would not comment on why Neufeld resigned
The mayor — who was attending an awards event at the Calgary Zoo — also declined to take Postmedia’s questions about Neufeld’s tenure
Neufeld took the helm of the police department in June 2019
he was a 24-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service and had served for two years as chief of the Camrose Police Service
He also spent time with the Vancouver Police Department
Neufeld also served as president of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police
and was a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police board of directors
His contract as CPS chief was extended by three years in 2023
Former deputy chief Katie McLellan has been appointed interim chief
McLellan first joined CPS in 1987 and spent the first 13 years of her career working in front-line areas
The commission said it won’t immediately embark on finding a permanent replacement for Neufeld
due to a number of high-profile policing events coming to Calgary and area
Neufeld was successful in handling issues of internal gender-based harassment
a festering issue that contributed to his ascending to the CPS helm
said Mount Royal University criminologist Doug King
“He was very successful in bringing some structure to those things — he got harassment off the front pages and that’s why he was hired,” said King
adding Neufeld had a higher profile than his predecessor
“He had more of a public presence and he also corrected some of the issues in terms of succession planning.”
King noted morale within the CPS — a problem among many police forces — lagged under Neufeld
And the former chief was an effective advocate for the service
including ensuring a decent level of funding
“He’d done good work with funding — city council even gave CPS back $28 million (lost due to the provincial government’s limits on photo radar),” said King
“Neufeld has earned the respect of Calgarians.”
The crime rate in most offence categories in the city fell consistently while Neufeld was chief
that Neufeld left the CPS to pursue other opportunities
whether it’s with the province that seems intent on creating an Alberta police force
But an outspoken critic of Neufeld and the CPS said initial hopes the former chief would make wayward officers within the service more accountable has been dashed
Neufeld’s used a provision of the police act deeming certain alleged misconduct cases “not of a serious nature” that prevents complainants from taking their grievances to the Law Enforcement Review Board
chair of the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association policing committee
“A citizen can’t get that civilian oversight to assess how that was handled (by police),” said Engel
“I’m glad to see Neufeld go … he’s been a bitter disappointment in that regard
I don’t see any improvement in accountability.”
He also said Neufeld and the CPS backed down on a demand in 2022 that its officers refrain from wearing the so-called thin blue line patch on their uniforms due to supposedly racist connotations
The CPS in 2023 allowed officers to wear a thin blue line pin it said was an authorized image with a different meaning
“He wimped out on that — it showed he wouldn’t stand up to the union (Calgary Police Association),” said Engel
unexpected departure also raises questions about the reason for it and demands transparency
“It’s a sudden resignation for no apparent reason … he has a duty to explain to Calgarians,” said Engel
The CPS under Neufeld has also come under fire for violent tactics used against pro-Palestinian demonstrators shortly after protesters had dismantled their encampment at the University of Calgary in May 2024 and the then-chief’s subsequent explanations
And the CPS’s relations with Indigenous people was called into question once again last September when an unarmed Jon Wells died after being tackled
punched and tased at a southeast Calgary hotel
Video of the incident apparently showed Wells pleading with officers not to kill him
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A man who sped away after Calgary police attempted a traffic stop is facing charges after crashing into a Radisson home and displacing the residents Friday
Officers say police tried to stop a man caught allegedly speeding at around 11:45 p.m
John Guigon tells 660 NewsRadio police didn&#8217;t follow
but saw the vehicle speed away &#8220;erratically.&#8221;
He says the driver sped past a couple of red lights and drove a couple of blocks before losing control and crashing into a home on the 1400 block of Radisson Drive SE
leaving behind the owner of the vehicle&#8211;a 22-year-old woman known to him&#8211;who was stuck inside the damaged vehicle and had to be extricated by the Calgary Fire Department (CFD)
The CFD determined the home had sustained significant structural damage and was believed to be unsafe
displacing the residents until further assessment
failure to attend the scene and stay at the accident
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Confessed killer Michael Adenyi wasn’t in the throes of a psychotic episode where he did not appreciate what he was doing was wrong when he fatally stabbed a fitness instructor on a downtown Calgary street
The 12-member Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury deliberated about 14 hours before concluding Adenyi was guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Vanessa Ladouceur
presented evidence from forensic psychiatrists indicating their client suffered from schizophrenia and was experiencing delusions and hallucinations when he attacked Ladouceur near his sister’s 10th Avenue S.W
at his sister’s home and left early in the morning of March 18
He testified he had been suffering delusions and hallucinations in the preceding months which included seeing frightening “animalistic creatures” who appeared as large
That morning he saw a group of such demons and
he took a knife from his backpack and struck first
It was only when he cut his own hand in the attack that he came back to reality and realized he was attacking a human being
But Crown prosecutor Carla MacPhail argued Adenyi knew what he was doing and fatally attacked Ladouceur as part of a deadly plan
Adenyi did not tell you the truth when he testified
just like he did not tell the people at (the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre) … about what was in his head when he attacked Vanessa Ladouceur,” MacPhail said
“Repeating the same lie over and over again does not make it true.”
Ross argued that while not denying Adenyi caused Ladouceur’s death
he could not be held criminally responsible because of his mental disorder
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Previous selling prices: $142,500 (September
The kitchen has granite countertops.eXp Realty
this three-bedroom house near Carburn Park on the Bow River had few visitors
perhaps put off by an ambitious initial asking price of $635,500 and visible signs of wear and tear
“There were properties that sold that high,” said agent Bryon Howard
“but [they] had a nicer garage; less busy street; were 200 square feet bigger
or had a beautiful kitchen with quartz countertops
so the property was really showing lack of maintenance and care.”
with the property refreshed and the price cut below $600,000
nearly 70 potential buyers toured the space
including one with an offer considerably below the asking price
“The seller updated the property with flooring
“[He] eventually came around that the market was telling him something and he wanted it gone
The house has a two-storey layout with open living and dining areas on the main floor.eXp Realty
This 43-year-old house has a two-storey layout with open living and dining areas on the main floor and a separate kitchen with granite countertops
The back hall offers a side door to the patio and fenced-in yard
as well as a flight of stairs down to a recreation area
The larger of two bathrooms is amidst the bedrooms upstairs
“It has an attached garage and front driveway
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3:00 PMState of high wildfire danger declared on Friday
Alberta Wildfire has declared a state of high wildfire danger for the Calgary Forest Area, effective May 2, due <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/from-30-c-and-storms-to-snow-risk-western-canada-gets-full-spring-experience">to weather and other conditions</a>
The area&#x27;s warm and dry climate coupled with dry fuel on the Alberta landscape
could fuel wildfires with the potential to rapidly grow and spread
SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/seasonal/spring-in-western-canada-the-approach-of-wildfire-season">Spring in Western Canada: The approach of wildfire season</a>
&quot;If a wildfire should ignite in these conditions
and those can really challenge our resources,&quot; said Anastasia Drummond
Calgary Forest Area wildfire information officer
the Calgary Forest Area stretches from the eastern boundary of Banff National Park
encompassing parts of Kananaskis Country and the Mînî Thnî First Nations settlement
to the northern boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park
with headquarters located in the Crowsnest Pass community of Blairmore
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-20s in the Calgary area this weekend
Current weather conditions are set to be affected by rainfall on Sunday
though Drummond still stressed that caution is needed
&quot;We&#x27;re hoping for the rain on Sunday
but of course we always have to plan that it won&#x27;t come,&quot; Drummond said
&quot;What&#x27;s very difficult at this time of year is that we&#x27;re heavily reliant on a little bit of precipitation every few days.&quot;
The Calgary Forest Area stretches from the eastern boundary of Banff National Park
all the way south to the northern boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park
<a href="https://www.albertafirebans.ca/">Fire advisories are currently in place</a> in the surrounding counties of Foothills
while fire restrictions have been declared for the nearby Town of Strathmore
Starland County and the Municipal District of Willow Creek
A fire ban has taken effect in Lethbridge as of April 22
The situation is more dire in central and northern Alberta
where significant rainfall is not expected in the near future
Fire restrictions have taken effect in Grande Prairie
Fire bans are in place in numerous communities
wood campfires are banned on public land but permitted on private property
while a fire ban prohibits campfires on public and private land altogether
There are no wildfires currently in the Calgary Forest Area
where Alberta Wildfire has responded since January to 11 wildfires with a total of 26.35 hectares burned
&quot;Thankfully we haven&#x27;t seen too many recently
but these are the conditions where we&#x27;ll start to see them again,&quot; said Drummond
&quot;We&#x27;re now ramping up with all our resources.… However
all the help we can get in not starting new fires
Alberta Wildfire is responding to 13 active wildfires across the province as of Friday afternoon
including four carryover fires from last year
The increase in wildfire danger comes just before <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/lifestyle/community/alert-ready-test-to-happen-on-may-8-2024-part-of-emergency-preparedness-week-in-canada">Emergency Preparedness Week</a>
Everybody recreating in forested areas has a role to play in preventing wildfires
most of the wildfires are human-caused,&quot; she said
Many wildfires stem from campfires and winter burning projects that have not been put out
emphasizing the need to ensure fires are properly extinguished
Report wildfires in forested areas at 310-FIRE (3473)
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There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary
Here are highlights from local events in and around the city
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This year’s Saskatoon Farm Mother’s Day Market offers live music
Visitors can also do some shopping at one of many vendors
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The Calgary Zoo/ Wilder Institute is hosting a Mother’s Day-themed brunch complete with decor
A ticket includes gratuity for the servers and day admission to the Zoo
offering visitors the opportunity to make a day of the event and explore Zoo grounds
Where: Safari Lodge at the Calgary Zoo/ Wilder Institute
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The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel is one of Calgary’s largest family fundraising events, supporting Calgary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) through Calgary Health Foundation. Racers 12 years old and younger are invited to join the 1 KM Little Legs Race, while all other racers can participate in a 5 KM or 10 KM course. Strollers are not permitted in the 10 KM run.
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The Confluence is offering an elevated tea experience for Mother’s Day. Hosted in the 1888 Replica Fort Calgary Barracks, the High Tea offers visitors the opportunity to learn about prominent mother’s in Calgary’s history on an outdoor walking tour, hands-on crafting and a self-guided scavenger hunt. Tickets include admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre. Reservations close Wednesday, May 7.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Telus Spark Science Centre with a brunch buffet complete with a cheese and charcuterie station, waffles, roast brisket, and a chocolate fountain. Families will also be able to partake in crafts, enjoy live science demos and pose for a family photo. Tickets include admission into the science centre and a fresh carnation for every mom.
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The Millarville Spring Market features a variety of vendors, including growers, farmers, makers, bakers and artists. Visitors are encourages to strike a conversation with vendors, and ask about their farm, art and love of what they do. Proceeds from admission support programming at the Millarville Racetrack.
Where: Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society
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For the music-loving mothers, Calgary-based country music artist Michela Sheedy will be performing at King Eddy while spectators enjoy a special Mother’s Day brunch. A ticket includes the show, a brunch buffet, coffee and tea and a 20 per cent gratuity.
When: May 11: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Heritage Park is welcoming back Thomas the Tank Engine for the Party Tour. The event will have a life-sized, talking Thomas engine offering 20-minute train rides through the park. There will also be outdoor lawn games, live entertainment and photo opportunities. Visitors will receive a free activity sheet guiding them through the four stations for the chance to win giveaways.
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The Confluence is hosting a walking tour of its grounds offered in Mandarin Chinese. The tour will cover the 150-year history of what is now Calgary, reflecting on changes, progress and painful legacies.
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The 21st annual Calgary Big Reads Book Sale is back
offering an inventory of over 200,000 books
supports children’s literacy and the right to read
Hospice Calgary is rallying support from Calgarians as its programs for terminally ill patients and grieving families come under increasing strain due to a significant fundraising shortfall and rising demand
around 300 Calgarians gathered at Fish Creek Park for the 20th annual Hike for Hospice Calgary
the non-profit’s largest fundraising event of the year
donations sat about $30,000 short of a $120,000 goal
marking the second consecutive year the campaign has risked falling short
Hospice Calgary’s director of marketing and fund development
said a shortfall makes it more difficult to sustain services that are already stretched thin
“When we don’t meet a fundraising goal like this
it just makes it a lot harder for us to plan for how we can support the community,” she said
It means we have to cut back and be more resourceful.”
Hospice Calgary provides subsidized and specialized support for people of all ages facing advanced illness
More than 5,500 people accessed its services last year
and demand continues to grow as Calgary’s population ages
Murdoch pointed to a growing waitlist at the Children’s Grief Centre
which provides counselling and other supports for children and teens navigating the death of a loved one
“It just makes it a lot harder to offer the services at the level of care that we want to,” she said
Hospice Calgary has been around for more than 30 years and operates three main programs: Rosedale Hospice
which provides end-of-life care for cancer patients and their families; the Living with Advanced Illness Centre
which supports individuals with terminal diagnoses and their families; and the Children’s Grief Centre
The organization relies on public donations to cover about 50 per cent of the cost of its programming
such as the Living with Advanced Illness Centre
receive no government funding and are solely funded by public donations
concerns about inflation and lingering post-pandemic challenges have made fundraising more difficult in recent years
“I think there’s (been) a lot of distractions with the election and tariffs and concerns about inflation,” she said
regain the momentum we had in 2018 and 2019.”
Among the attendees on Sunday was Bill Zheng
a University of Calgary nursing student and this year’s hike ambassador
and he credits a Hospice Calgary counsellor with helping him process his grief and move forward
“(She) sat with me when I needed it most,” Zheng said in a release
But she helped me recognize that even in the darkest moments
Murdoch said spirits were high as participants completed the five-kilometre walk
which was followed by activities such as live music and face painting
Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Jalen Philpot and Ward 11 Coun
Kourtney Penner delivered remarks ahead of the hike
Murdoch said the hike serves not only as a fundraiser
but also as an opportunity for connection and healing as most attendees are connected to at least one of Hospice Calgary’s programs
“It’s a really nice opportunity just for people to get together with other people who are probably going through something similar,” she said
“It’s nice for people to be able to gather 
Murdoch said the team at Hospice Calgary is “resourceful” and committed to its mission despite the financial pressure
“We just have to be frugal and make hard choices,” she said
“Calgarians are good at stepping up when they’re asked to.”
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Some residents in Calgary’s Lakeview neighbourhood are raising concerns about a proposed 35-metre cellphone tower that could be installed on church property near schools and homes
<a href="https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2025/05/02/telus-hikes-wireless-prices-promo/">Telus</a> wants to build the 35-metre high tower at the northwest corner of Lakeview United Church
Resident William Lacey launched an online petition opposing the plan
which had over 950 signatures by Friday morning
and people are worried about how this could affect property values
and the look of the neighbourhood,” said Lacey
An open house was held in February after information packages were mailed to homeowners within 300 metres of the proposed site
Residents had until February 22 to submit feedback
The proposed location sits roughly 90 metres from an elementary school and 150 metres from a junior high
City guidelines recommend towers over 30 metres be placed at least 100 metres from homes and schools
Here&#8217;s the location of the proposed Telus tower
set for the northwest corner of the Lakeview United Church property:
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Lakeview Community Association president Catherine Cooke says allowing the project could set a troubling example
saying if guidelines aren&#8217;t followed then it erodes public trust
While Telus handles community feedback and declined to comment further
the church hosting the proposed site also referred inquiries back to the telecom
Property owners who host towers are typically paid a share of the revenue
which can amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month
Telus said in a <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/proposed-lakeview-cellphone-tower-creating-concern-among-residents/">statement</a> to CTV News the tower will “enhance access to emergency services and improve public safety by ensuring that first responders can communicate more quickly and effectively in critical situations.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2024/10/03/nova-scotia-resident-fights-back-against-sketchy-cell-tower-site/">We&#8217;ve seen residents push back against proposed cell tower locations before</a>, and this case isn&#8217;t new.
Final decisions on cell towers rest with the federal government&#8217;s Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), which manages towers under the authority of the Radiocommunication Act. Once Telus files a formal application, the city will circulate it for 21 days to gather input before making its submission to Ottawa.
Canadian country music legends Terri Clark and Paul Brandt are coming to Calgary as part of an encore run of their successful 2023 Homecoming Tour
stripped-down concert experience spanning generations of hits
Live Nation said in the concert announcement
Clark and Brandt will also blend storytelling into the show
sharing personal reflections on their successful music careers
“Being on tour with Terri Clark has been a highlight of my career; it’s hard to recall the last time I had so much fun,” Brandt said in the announcement
“When you find a chemistry that is so natural and powerful
The fans have spoken — the demand is there — so here we come
I can’t wait to bring Homecoming Tour 2.0 to stages across Canada.”
but the Homecoming Tour was our first time sharing the stage — and the magic and chemistry were beyond what we imagined,” said Clark
and to go coast to coast with one of Canada’s finest talents.”
Clark and Brandt will be in Calgary at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Nov
Other Alberta locations include Medicine Hat
She is currently the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry
and has sold more than five million albums
featuring duets with superstars Kelly Clarkson
Brandt is the most awarded male Canadian country music artist in history
with his 12 career albums awarding him Album of the Year awards
and he was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017
The Calgary-born artist still lives in the province on The Buckspring Ranch in the foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
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Construction has begun on a new recreational park in Calgary&#8217;s northwest.
Rocky Ridge Athletic Park will expand recreational opportunities in the city&#8217;s growing northwest, the city says, and comes with a price tag of $25.1 million.
The park is being built next to the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, at 11300 Rocky Ridge Road.
It will have two competition-sized multi-use artificial turf sports fields, washrooms, parking, field lighting, and landscaping, according to the city.
Construction is expected to be finished in the fall of 2026.
The athletic park will be bookable through the city&#8217;s athletic fields booking system and will be operated alongside Calgary&#8217;s existing network of athletic parks and artificial turf fields, city officials say.
&#8220;The Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is a clear example of how we are planning for growth and responding to the needs of our communities,&#8221; said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. &#8220;It’s a smart and necessary step for the future of Calgary, ensuring we create high-quality spaces where families, athletes, and community groups can come together, stay active, and thrive.&#8221;&nbsp;
Recreation facilities in Calgary have faced increased pressure in recent years with the rapid rise of people moving to the city.
Council recently approved a strategy to address these issues; GamePLAN Making Waves aims to meet the growing need for accessible athletic spaces by having a total inventory of 89 artificial turf fields across Calgary by 2050.
The Rocky Ridge project was approved by city council in 2021 through the Revised Capital Investment Strategy and aligns with the plan, the city says.
Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is the first phase of the larger Rocky Ridge Athletic Complex vision, which will one day include an indoor fieldhouse, pending future funding availability.
&#8220;The Rocky Ridge Athletic Park adds much-needed outdoor recreation opportunities, expanding on the success of the Shane Home YMCA that The City completed in 2017,&#8221; said Kerensa Swanson Fromherz, director of public spaces delivery at the City of Calgary. &#8220;We are excited to be getting underway with construction so we can have the fields ready for use in the fall of 2026.&#8221;
Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp says the new park will have a positive impact on the local community.
&#8220;The demand for more soccer fields in this city has been loud and clear,&#8221; said Sharp. &#8220;We’ve heard from families, from local soccer clubs, and from young players who just want the chance to practice and compete close to home. This park is our answer. These new fields will directly address the shortage of available space in Ward 1 and citywide, giving our growing northwest communities the quality facilities they’ve been asking for.&#8221;
Premier Danielle Smith says she will address Albertans Monday on a "path forward with the federal government" after a meeting with her caucus.
Calgary police have laid charges in the stabbing death of a young man outside a downtown bar last month.
A condo complex in Calgary's Beltline community is increasingly concerned with the increasing number of calls they are making to emergency services. Rayn Rashid speaks with the condo board president. 
A major gap in sports field space is being tackled in Calgary’s NW with the launch of Rocky Ridge Athletic Park. The $25m project brings more room to play for growing communities. Henna Saeed reports.
On the same day as the Alberta Rally for Independence, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared on her radio show, addressing many topics.
A 23-year-old man, Chase Jordan, is facing numerous charges after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a house in Calgary’s Radisson area late Friday night.
The annual Calgary Bike Swap filled downtown Calgary with bike buzz on Saturday. Carlene Sorensen reports on the event.
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Calgary police have arrested one man after the stabbing death of Jonas Robert Nedd outside Commonwealth Bar & Stage on April 26th
They found numerous people who were injured. Two were taken to the hospital — one was in a stable condition, while Nedd was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. A third person with stab wounds soon arrived at the hospital with injuries that weren’t life-threatening.
Drayden Leroy Nayneecassum-Toto, 19, is charged with second-degree murder. He remains in custody and will next appear in court on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday, May 3, 2025, outside of a downtown bar, and subsequently charged on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Police would like to thank the public and witnesses who came forward with information about this case.
Regina-based Cochrane Engineering used to have a fairly successful office in Calgary, but three men who were running the structural engineering department were not happy with the emphasis it had in being a multidisciplinary firm.
 Article contentBrian Tomecek, Bryan Roney and Ken Little decided to leave and start their own stand-alone, service-oriented firm to specialize and focus purely on their experience and knowledge in structural engineering. It must have seemed a bit of a gamble at the time, but 25 years later TRL & Associates has prospered and currently has a talented and energetic staff of 31 busily working out of its 10th Avenue S.W. office.
Tomecek is a principal and senior structural engineer of the firm, with extensive experience in a wide range of building types over the past 31 years. Principal Roney is technical design partner, with a considerable amount of knowledge of construction document production and co-ordination capabilities, and is responsible for project deliverables. He provides project management services to clients, sub-consultants and contractors, and leads the business development team for TRL.
Little retired six years ago and his partnership position was offered to Jason Finell, a structural engineer with a diverse experience over the past 15 years in wood, steel and concrete building system design.
The newest partner in the firm is Jose Mexia, who joined in 2012 after he and his wife moved from Ottawa where he had worked as a structural engineer with Star Engineering and Construction. Mexia graduated with a degree in civil engineering at the Institute of Sonora, Mexico, and earned his master’s degree in civil engineering, with specialization in structural engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa.
When the original partners launched their company, they began with fairly small projects, but their reputation was soon recognized and quickly attracted a wide variety of clientele who trusted TRL with bigger undertakings — today it is working on 100 active projects.
Its portfolio of more than 5,000 completed buildings includes some highly recognized structures, including the four highrise residential towers at Stampede Station, the Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo, SAIT’s Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre and the Art Smith Aero Centre.
The types of jobs are quite diverse, but as a company earns a certain reputation in one area, so come more similar ones. An early challenge for the engineers was adding floors to a former furniture store on 11th Avenue S.W. that Centron Group planned to become the first of its Vintage Towers.
Roney says it is difficult to build on top of an existing building, but once Vintage was designed and completed, TRL became the go-to company when similar projects came along.
The same can be said for big-box industrial warehousing. TRL has a large portfolio, including the lion’s share of the huge structures in the Balzac area, and it recently began design on a 1.6-million-square-foot warehouse for Dollarama.
The company has a lot of experience in the engineering design for schools, including five high schools in a big P3 program partnered with the provincial government and Bird Construction.
Other important sectors include multi-family developments, rec centres and mixed-use retail and power centres.
TRL worked on the recently completed Oakridge Co-op and is part of the team with the new Greystone Co-op in Cochrane, as well as for an exciting new development called Bridgeport that Qualico Properties is building in Chestermere, which includes 10 acres of retail/commercial.
Seniors living has also been a prime sector for TRL engineers, and a major current project is the new 370,000-square-foot Bethany Care facility in the Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill neighbourhood, designed by Zeidler Architecture and being built by Graham Construction.
Experience and reputation are necessary to win jobs, but Roney says just as important for engineering companies is the ability to consult — sit down with owners, architects, builders and trades in informative sessions. He says during an interview with a large institution hoping to get the job, he was asked, “Do you have the courage to tell us if we are making a mistake?” He got the job.
TRL & Associates is still a private, Calgary company that is proud to celebrate its quarter century of service.
David Parker appears regularly in the Herald. Read his columns online at calgaryherald.com/business. He can be reached at 403-830-4622.
There will be a vote by Albertans on Alberta independence
Everyone who has their ear to the ground agrees
And just the fact there is an almost-certain vote on Alberta independence looming on the horizon will be a message heard across the country and right into the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney
the question of Alberta independence from Canada will be put to a vote of Albertans if the following happens
say they want Albertans to have their say on Alberta independence in a referendum vote
Smith setting the magic number at 177,000 hasn’t even been passed by the legislature yet
the federal election just wrapped up this week and the Alberta Prosperity Project
already has 126,000 people pledging to back a vote
there are other lists of individuals also wanting a vote
Sources say the total number pledging their support for an independence vote could hit 200,000 in the next few days and we’re not even at the official Day 1 of gathering signatures and the door-knocking campaign to score more support is still to come
Not only are more people pledging to support a referendum on Alberta independence
the self-styled smart set thought this Alberta independence thing was merely supported by some crazy dudes guzzling wobbly pops in the back forty
It was the fringe of the fringe of the fringe of the province
Self-appointed serious people laughed the whole matter off
Now it looks like that same self-styled smart set are beginning to show signs of nervousness
We haven’t seen this crowd this antsy since they figured U.S
President Donald Trump might send in the Marines to invade Canada and we needed “Big Daddy” Mark Carney to save us
Premier Smith is now called a separatist by the Alberta NDP though she says all she wants is a much better deal for Alberta within Canada and believes votes on issues concerning Albertans is the purest form of democracy
Others say Smith is simply fanning the flames of separatism
No doubt they feel Smith should be afraid of how Albertans might vote
though the premier points to a poll saying right now Albertans would vote No to independence
Smith says she will be speaking with Carney very soon
Carney must have heard about this independence vote issue and can connect the dots
adding up to a royal pain in the neck he does not need
Carney is already backing the cap on oil and gas emissions
He does not want to deep-six the No More Pipelines law
he would not commit to an oil and gas pipeline or LNG projects
how Ottawa should nix all the Liberal laws and regulations hurting Alberta
And the prime minister is surrounded by the very people responsible for screwing Alberta over the past 10 years
How confident is Smith she can get through to Carney
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as prime minister or whether we have environmental extremist
author of the book Values Mark Carney as prime minister.”
What does Smith feel the mood is out there in the Alberta beyond the chattering classes
Lots of folks are sending texts and emails
At a meeting of UCP members of the legislature Friday the premier will hear what Albertans are telling them
Smith will present Alberta’s case to Carney
She wants to reset the relationship with the federal government
“I’ll gauge the result based on his actions.”
And we will see if Carney knows he is playing with fire
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It is a highly infectious and serious disease
measles was an inevitable childhood illness
fever begins — often high fever — together with some or all of red burning eyes
a rash begins on the face and spreads downward
These symptoms occur because of widespread invasion by the virus and the body’s response to it
The period from onset of fever to the end of the rash comprises seven to 10 miserable days
Complications occur in three out of 10 people
10 to 20 per cent require hospital admission
burdening our already overtaxed health system
A small number (one or two per 1,000) develop brain infection
often leading to chronic disability or death
A similar number develop persistent brain inflammation (subacute sclerosing panencephalitis) five to 15 years following infection
resulting in behaviour and cognitive change and inevitable death
It is much more severe than most childhood infections
two to six million people (mostly children) died every year from measles globally; today
there are still 100,000 to 200,000 deaths per year
around 10 people (almost always children) died each year from measles
measles would cause 45 to 50 deaths each year in Alberta
causing “immune amnesia.” This makes individuals susceptible to a variety of infections
including diseases for which they previously had immunity
This increased risk of death from non-measles infections endures for two to three years after recovery from measles
It is all entirely preventable with immunization
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The measles vaccine is a live but very much weakened strain of the virus. Vaccine primes the immune system, protecting us from infection with the natural virus and all its complications. Alberta introduced this vaccine in 1970. A single dose provided up to 93 per cent protection, but a large outbreak in Canada in 1995-96 taught us this was insufficient to prevent outbreaks with this extremely contagious virus. A second dose of vaccine was added in 1997, providing nearly 100 per cent protection.
In 1998, measles was eliminated in Canada, meaning that the virus stopped circulating in our population.
Alberta’s approved vaccine schedule includes two doses of measles-containing vaccine, at 12 months of age and again at 18 months, to protect children under five — the group most likely to have severe measles. Measles virus seeks out and infects those who have not been immunized — babies and immunocompromised children, and adults who cannot receive this vaccine.
They rely on high rates of other people being immunized (community immunity) to protect them.
The measles vaccine has been licensed for more than 55 years, and hundreds of millions of people have benefited. This vaccine has a well-established safety record. No vaccine (or drug) is 100 per cent free of side-effects, and the side-effect profile of the measles vaccine is well known.
But the risks of adverse effects are substantially less than complications from measles infection. In 1998, Andrew Wakefield falsely and fraudulently linked the vaccine to autism. Many subsequent high-quality studies show no such link.
Autism is a complex spectrum of developmental disorders requiring ongoing research to better understand its cause(s) and treatments. We can be confident that it is not caused by the measles vaccine.
The World Health Organization has recently reviewed its 50-year-old Expanded Programme on Immunization. An estimated 154 million deaths have been averted through immunization, including nearly 94 million (almost two-thirds of the total) from measles prevention. In addition, an estimated nine billion years of life were saved by providing vaccines, including nearly six billion (63 per cent of the total) by preventing measles.
The measles vaccine’s ability to prevent disease is truly one of the great medical and public health success stories.
Now, there is a global resurgence of measles. Canada should be contributing to international elimination efforts. Alberta could prevent the spread of measles within our borders.
The only way to do this is to maintain high levels of immunization. We require access to publicly funded vaccines, and both culturally and language-appropriate promotion efforts.
When times are tough, Albertans look out for their families, their neighbours, their communities and the vulnerable among us.
This is a critical pillar of the Alberta Advantage.
Mark Joffe is a professor of medicine (Infectious Diseases) at the University of Alberta and previously served as the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is on the political warpath
with the federal election campaign expected to kick off Sunday
The premier already has a lot of demands for the new prime minister after the dust settles
either the Liberal Mark Carney or the Conservative Pierre Poilievre
Smith reveals what she calls her term sheet Wednesday
Carney is in Edmonton and rolls those demands
It includes allowing Alberta to develop oil and gas and get it to markets worldwide
better known as the infamous No More Pipelines Law
End any talk of a cap on oil and gas emissions imposed by Ottawa
Smith will demand a quick response from the federal government right after the election
Smith says it shouldn’t be hard for any federal government to agree
Looks like Poilievre wouldn’t have a problem
“I think there is a real danger the new prime minister is worse than the old prime minister,” says Smith
Smith says she is not encouraged by what she’s seen so far
She hasn’t spoken to Liberal leader Carney
She is expected to speak to him real soon and it will be all business
Smith hopes Carney has read Canada’s constitution and knows who runs the show when it comes to oil and gas
The premier wants to see oil and gas production double
“We will not let Ottawa stand in our way,” she says
“We will not tolerate the continuous unconstitutional overreaches made by the federal Liberal government
Alberta will do whatever it takes to protect our economy from the Liberals’ growth-killing lunacy
“I will continue to fiercely and unapologetically stand up for Alberta and defend the best interests of our province.”
Smith isn’t finished dealing with the federal Liberals
Did she guzzle down a Red Bull or two before hitting the podium or just eat some Alberta ribeye
The president says he doesn’t care who wins but he’d “rather deal with a liberal than a conservative.”
Trump has teed off on the Conservative leader for not being a MAGA guy
not being in the Make America Great Again fold
Enter Smith for her idea of why Trump said what he said
“It’s because the Liberals have made us weak over the last 10 years and he wants to see that weakness continue
The Alberta premier still has some powder dry
and for some readers they cannot even say the words
she hopes Carney will see sense and do the right thing for Alberta and Canada
Smith believes the tariff fight proves more than ever Canada needs to build big projects and build them fast
if the new prime minister wants to resume an old fight we’ll fight tooth and nail,” says the premier
The other is within Canada and Canadians have a voice even bigger than when buying Canadian ketchup
“There is a federal Liberal government that has tried to crush our economy for the past 10 years.”
Many Albertans were angry two elections ago when the Liberals won
when the Liberals managed to hold on and win again and then find the NDP willing to keep them in power
with the promise of a mega-makeover in Ottawa
and now realizing the Liberals could win again
still others will support an even more aggressive stance against the eastern establishment
“I’m prepared to continue to support Alberta sovereignty within a united Canada.”
Then the premier adds: “I hope we have a partner in the federal government.”
Fire crews were on scene working to clean up and investigate the cause of a Monday morning fire that caused the closure of all pathways south of the Bow River between the community of Spruce Cliff and Crowchild Trail S.W
A Postmedia reporter at the scene noted multiple grass/bush fires along the south side of the Bow River
west of Crowchild Trail between the CPKC tracks and the river
as well as south of the tracks towards Spruce Cliff
A significant amount of smoke was observed
public information officer with the Calgary Fire Department
said fire crews were dispatched around 10 a.m
after receiving multiple reports of a fire
One of the first callers reported from a hole on the Shaganappi Point Golf Course
saying they smelled and saw smoke down the hill near the railway tracks and the head of the Douglas Fir Trail
Henke said several apparatuses were dispatched
Fire crews then discovered several more fires along the train tracks and deployed four bush buggies
Crews notified CPKC that hose lines would be run across rail lines
The fire is now under control and its origin is being investigated
Henke issued a reminder that it is dry outside and warned people to be careful with open flames and to demonstrate caution when disposing of smoking material
“The most accidental start of fires is the improper disposal of smoking material,” said Henke
This may not be the case for this fire as it is still under investigation
including those that damage property or start on back decks
can often be attributed to the improper disposal of smoking material
Henke warned that disposing cigarette butts in planter pots is a hazard due to the organic material inside
and can “smolder for hours before it erupts into fire.”
The Shaganappi Point Golf Course remains open and is currently unaffected by the fires
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Toronto and Vancouver may see the lion&#39;s share of Canadian home sales
these major metropolitan areas are a far cry from offering Canadians the best bang for their buck when it comes to real estate investment
According to the 2025 edition of <a href="https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/real-estate/where-to-buy-real-estate-in-canada/" target="_blank">Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada</a> from MoneySense and Zoocasa
which ranks cities and Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) and gives them a value score out of five based on benchmark home prices and recent real estate price growth
the Greater Toronto Area ranked 33 out of 44
the average home price clocked in at a stiff $1,087,700
making it the third least affordable market behind Oakville-Milton at $1,258,242
Further bringing down Toronto&#39;s &#39;value score&#39; of 2.33 were low value growth rates of -2% and 6% over the last one and three years
with home values only increasing by 1% year over year and 9% over the last three years
paired with its infamously high home prices
But the worst place to purchase real estate in 2025?: Bancroft, Ontario. Apologies, Mineral Capital of Canada. Ironically, <a href="https://storeys.com/bancroft-ontario-named-the-best-place-to-buy-real-estate-in-canada/" target="_blank">Bancroft was ranked</a> the best place to buy real estate back in 2021
but a positive discounted by the town&#39;s low average income of $52,800 (the lowest on the list) and its year-over-year growth rate of just 3%
New Brunswick nabbed a value score of 3.74 for its average home price of $310,925
gained popularity largely for its profound affordability
which created ideal conditions for sellers with multiple offers situations being commonplace
Home values in Fredricton are only expected to continue rising in 2025 thanks to relatively few listings and continued demand
and the westerly city earned a value score of 3.69
Homes in the Alberta metropolis are pricer than our Maritime winner
but Calgary has also continued to see healthy growth rates of 8%
outstripping other major urban centres like the GTA
and Edmonton are all expected to continue seeing the most substantial housing market growth in 2025
with home prices already having increased by 9% year over year in January in all of these markets
The most marked growth being in urban centres outside of Vancouver and Toronto speaks to the recent stagnation of home prices in these pricier cities
while historically less popular (and more affordable) markets picked up the slack
“Due to home prices maintaining relative stability in our most populated cities
home buyers are continuing to recognize the value in less saturated markets
they are being viewed as new real estate hotspots,” explained Carrie Lysenko
Chief Executive Officer of Zoocasa in a press release
“While the core areas of Toronto and Vancouver represent a significant portion of national home sales
we continue to witness a notable shift in interest as people re-evaluate their living situations and the costs associated with urban life that began in earnest during the pandemic.”
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/calgary/">Calgary</a>NewsCalgary Bike Swap calls it a wrap after 14 yearsBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/stephen-hunt/">Stephen Hunt</a>Published: May 04, 2025 at 12:37PM EDT
The political fun and games never ends. Our editorial cartoonists were busy lampooning politics this week.
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/calgary/">Calgary</a>NewsJury rejects not criminally responsible defence, finds Calgary man guilty of murderBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/the-canadian-press/">The Canadian Press</a>Published: May 04, 2025 at 9:52AM EDT
CALGARY – The prospective new riding for federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is home to wheat fields
It’s also Tory country through and through
Battle River-Crowfoot in central Alberta is a long way from the Ottawa riding that was Poilievre’s home base for more than 20 years
as he seeks to regain a seat in the House of Commons
is relinquishing his seat in Battle River-Crowfoot to allow Poilievre to run in a byelection there later this year
the Conservative Party of Canada announced Friday
Kurek walked to victory in Monday’s election with 82 per cent of the vote, one of the most lopsided races in the country. Poilievre lost his seat in the Ottawa-area riding of Carleton to Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said a byelection would be held as soon as possible.
Mayors across the Alberta region said they’re delighted.
“I’m kind of excited,” said Danny Povaschuk, mayor of Hanna, the town northeast of Calgary that produced Flames legend Lanny McDonald and rock band Nickelback.
“We’re in Alberta. We’re blue, right? I’ll call it a privilege, actually, to have him in our riding here, and I’m relatively confident he should be able to win again.”
Poilievre’s decision to run in the riding will be viewed by some as a homecoming for the born-and-raised Calgarian. Before moving to Ottawa in his early 20s to start his political career, he attended high school in the city’s southwest and graduated from the University of Calgary.
For riding locals, he’s familiar only by name.
Wainwright Mayor Bruce Pugh said he has mixed feelings.
“Is it going to be high-profile, low representation? Is it going to be that kind of situation? Right off the bat, I don’t think so,” Pugh said.
Kurek’s departure will be a loss, Pugh added, as they worked closely together.
“We recognize scope is a little bigger as the leader of His Majesty’s Opposition, but I don’t think we should expect or accept any lower level of representation,” Pugh said of Poilievre.
Battle River- Crowfoot is a vast and sparsely populated riding that, according to Elections Canada, is almost 53,000 square kilometres in size – larger than countries like Switzerland or the Netherlands. The population is about 110,000, putting population density at about two people per square kilometre.
Heather Colberg, the mayor of Drumheller, home to the Badlands and dinosaur fossils, said she’s proud of Kurek for stepping down to allow Poilievre to seek a seat in Parliament.
She also expects he’ll be back representing the riding in four years.
“Isn’t that wild? I think Damien is just an incredible, incredible person. He’s been a great MP for us, but to actually give up his seat for the betterment of the party is wow … just admirable,” Colberg said.
“Obviously I’m pretty honoured Pierre’s hopefully going to represent us. And he’s an Alberta boy originally, so I think he completely understands the overall Alberta thing. I’m excited for him. I’m excited for all of us.”
She said the riding is perfect for Poilievre to land in.
“I think we’re the most Conservative seat in Canada for sure … obviously one of the top. Definitely it’s a mindset in rural Alberta.”
Camrose, a city of about 20,000, is the riding’s largest community.
Its mayor, PJ Stasko, praised Kurek’s efforts in Parliament to add a pedestrian underpass to a railway crossing in the area. If Poilievre wins, Stasko said he hopes the leader will offer the same representation residents have come to expect.
“Being visible at many community events and special events that we host around town is key.”
Povaschuk added that Poilievre could get off to a good start by following in Kurek’s footsteps and coming to Hanna’s Canada Day parade.
There are other options this summer too: the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and the one-day Hardgrass Bronc Match in Pollockville, Alta.
“Obviously being leader, there’s a lot more commitment other than your riding. I think that may have been what cost him in his riding in Ontario,” said Povaschuk.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025.
With files from Bill Graveland in Calgary and Aaron Sousa in Edmonton
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/calgary/">Calgary</a>NewsHome suffers extensive damage in fire on Covemeadow Rd. NEBy <a class="c-link" href="/team/stephen-hunt/">Stephen Hunt</a>Updated: May 03, 2025 at 8:24PM EDT
Investigators say <a href="https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/04/29/victim-identified-downtown-stabbing-commonwealth/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">21-year-old Jonas Robert Nedd</a> died in an<a href="https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/04/26/calgary-police-downtown-stabbing-bar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> &#8220;alcohol-fueled fight&#8221; </a>outside Commonwealth Bar &amp; Stage on 10 Avenue SW.
Officers were called to the scene in the early morning hours of April 27, where they found three people with stab wounds.
Nedd was declared dead after being rushed to hospital. The other individuals were taken to hospital in stable condition and eventually released.
Four suspects were taken into custody after the fight, but were ultimately released from police custody.
On Saturday, police arrested 19-year-old Drayden Leroy Nayneecassum-Toto outside a downtown bar. He was charged with second-degree murder the next day.
The teen remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
As cases of measles in Alberta rise to numbers not seen in decades, the province is out with a new advertising campaign and increasing vaccine-positive messaging, and availability.
Not a day goes by that David Stupnikoff doesn’t think about the Princess Theatre
and I’ve had other friends and people that have visited
and they have such great memories of it,” said Stupnikoff
Juxtaposed between two brownstones in Edmonton’s historic Old Strathcona district
it is one of a handful of early theatres still standing in Alberta
it promised “high class moving pictures” and “high class” vaudeville performances
it was the only movie house in south Edmonton
The theatre shuttered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and has sat vacant since
“It’s kind of a shame that it just sits there empty,” Stupnikoff said.
After some brainstorming, he decided to spearhead efforts to bring the playhouse back to its former glory, less so for movies but more for performers and the general public to do a little bit of everything.
But at 110 years old, the Princess has seen better days: There’s asbestos throughout, the plumbing needs to be redone, the third floor is in shambles. Stupnikoff said contractors estimate it would cost $2.5 million just to prepare it for renovations.
“I kind of don’t know,” Stupnikoff joked. “I’d like to be able to … brighten up Whyte Avenue, even a little bit.”
He’s started a GoFundMe with a whopping goal of $9.2 million. It likely won’t be met with public dollars, Stupnikoff said, but private donors have shown interest. Worse comes to worst, he said the money will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
“I do see this being a successful endeavour,” Stupnikoff said.
Restoring longstanding theatres is no easy task, and Stupnikoff isn’t the only one looking to raise the curtain.
Michael Redhead Champagne is looking to breathe new life into the Palace Theatre in north Winnipeg. Built in 1912, it’s been a vaudeville house, a movie theatre, a flea market and even a furniture warehouse. It has stood empty since the late 1990s.
Redhead Champagne said it was around five years ago that residents began expressing a desire for an arts and culture hub tailored to the North End.
Many Indigenous-led gathering places in Winnipeg have closed in recent years, he said, so he wants to provide space for First Nations artists and others to create.
“We have a North End spirit here that is unique and specific to the experiences that we have had because of social, cultural, economic, racial, geographic challenges,” he said.
“Venues like the future Palace Theatre are going to provide space and opportunity for those artists to share their stories in their way.”
Redhead Champagne said his group is starting to solicit private donations for the project. It will also start hosting community events once the building’s ownership is transferred from the University of Manitoba to a community-based entity.
But once the theatre opens, it will need to be ready for unexpected repairs — a struggle Jocelyn Dougherty knows well.
She and her husband, Alan, have owned the Orpheum Theatre in Estevan, Sask., southeast of Regina, since 1998. The former vaudeville house opened in 1914 and is one of the longest running independently owned theatres in Canada.
Live shows have hosted the likes of Kenny Shields, Randy Bachman and even Johnny Reid. But a downtown revitalization project brought operations to a grinding halt last summer.
“The entire street in front of the theatre had been dug out,” Dougherty said. “Heavy rains hit one night and the theatre flooded with sewer water. It was basically an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Dougherty said the restoration has been a real blow to the theatre’s finances. After months of being closed, she sees the end in sight. Restoration companies have worked day after day to bring the theatre up to snuff. It’s expected to reopen sometime this month.
She said the city’s residents are eager. Aside from the Orpheum, the nearest theatres are two hours away in Regina and North Dakota.
On top of entertainment, having a theatre is important for its historical and sentimental value, she said. One person told her about having their first date at the theatre. Another mentioned getting to see The Ink Spots, an American vocal group, there.
“It’s just important to have,” she said. “People come back to visit and they still see the theatre still up and going, and that it’s something they want to revisit again to bring back great childhood memories.”
The City of Calgary has officially launched construction on the Rocky Ridge Athletic Park
a $25.1 million investment that will expand recreational opportunities for residents in Calgary’s growing northwest communities
Located adjacent to the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge (11300 Rocky Ridge Rd
the athletic park will feature two competition-sized multi-use artificial turf sports fields
the athletic park will provide high-quality spaces for sports leagues
supporting a wide range of physical activities
Rocky Ridge Athletic Park will be bookable through our athletic fields booking system and will be operated alongside Calgary’s existing network of athletic parks and artificial turf fields
"The Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is a clear example of how we are planning for growth and responding to the needs of our communities," says Mayor Jyoti Gondek
"It’s a smart and necessary step for the future of Calgary
ensuring we create high-quality spaces where families
Calgary’s public recreation system faces pressure from aging infrastructure, rising operational costs and increasing demand for amenities like playfields. Rocky Ridge Athletic Park was approved by City Council through the <a href="https://www.calgary.ca/planning/parks-rec/recreation-capital-investment.html">Revised Capital Investment Strategy</a> in 2021 and is in line with the recently adopted GamePLAN Making Waves service level
GamePLAN Making Waves aims to meet the growing need for accessible athletic spaces by having a total inventory of 89 artificial turf fields across Calgary by 2050
"We’ve consistently heard from our sports partners and Calgarians that we need to increase playfield access in the city," says Heather Johnson
Director of Recreation at The City of Calgary
"I’m excited to not only break ground here in Rocky Ridge
but to keep the momentum going as we invest in GamePLAN and the future of public recreation in Calgary."
Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is the first phase of the larger Rocky Ridge Athletic Complex vision
which will one day include an indoor fieldhouse
“The Rocky Ridge Athletic Park adds much-needed outdoor recreation opportunities
expanding on the success of the Shane Home YMCA that The City completed in 2017,” says Kerensa Swanson Fromherz
Director of Public Spaces Delivery at The City of Calgary
“We are excited to be getting underway with construction so we can have the fields ready for use in the fall of 2026.”
Councillor Sonya Sharp (Ward 1) emphasized the positive impact the new athletic park will have on the local community
“The demand for more soccer fields in this city has been loud and clear,” said Councillor Sharp
and from young players who just want the chance to practice and compete close to home
These new fields will directly address the shortage of available space in Ward 1 and citywide
giving our growing northwest communities the quality facilities they’ve been asking for.”
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.calgary.ca/planning/parks-rec/rocky-ridge-athletic-complex.html">calgary.ca/planning/parks-rec/rocky-ridge-athletic-complex</a>
<a class="c-overline b-overline" href="/calgary/">Calgary</a>NewsAward-winning actor Raoul Bhaneja returns to Calgary with Hamlet (Solo)By <a class="c-link" href="/team/stephen-hunt/">Stephen Hunt</a>Published: May 04, 2025 at 6:07PM EDT
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Hockey fan or not, Canadian pride is building as the second round of the NHL playoffs are underway with three Canadian teams still in it to win it. Phoenix Phillips reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America. Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry
The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016, is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death. Afua Baah reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to implement 100 per cent tariffs on movies filmed outside the U.S. is spurring some anxiety north of the border.
U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to put a &#8216;100% tariff&#8217; on movies produced outside of America. Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada&#8217;s closely tied industry
A condo complex in Calgary&#8217;s Beltline community is increasingly concerned with the increasing number of calls they are making to emergency services. Rayn Rashid speaks with the condo board president. 
A woman is facing drug-related charges after Airdrie RCMP conducted a traffic stop on highway 2 over the weekend.
Conservative Leader Pierre Pollievre isn’t wasting any time in his efforts to re-claim a seat in the house of commons.
Calgary businessman Talal Fouani said Sunday he has not attempted to flee the country and is committed to resolving his criminal charge of laundering crime proceeds
Fouani said suggestions he tried to leave Canada two weeks ago are false and he wants to clear his name
Tkatch also told Justice Karim Jivraj that it was unusual for Fouani to miss a court date
Fouani has been very diligent showing up for this matter,” she said
But Fouani said in his text to Postmedia it was simply an error on his part and he thought his next court date was in August
when he is scheduled to face a three-day sentencing hearing on the money laundering charge
“I want to clarify a serious misunderstanding regarding allegations that I have attempted to flee the country,” Fouani wrote
“I want to make it unequivocally clear that I have not
And I would like to find out how this information came about
I missed a court date because I was under the mistaken impression that my next court date was Aug
This was an honest mistake and not an attempt to avoid my obligations,” he said
“I am committed to resolving this matter and will ensure that I attend all future court dates as required.”
Fouani has arranged to appear in court Monday morning
Tkatch confirmed the scheduled appearance and said the warrant will be deemed executed if Fouani attends
Fouani has been free on bail since June 14
and in March 2023 pleaded guilty to laundering the proceeds of drug trafficking
was convicted in February of second-degree murder and attempted murder for the attack on Fouani
The couple were ambushed as Fouani backed his older-model Bentley out of his driveway and Arnold
clad in a construction vest and walking a dog
signalled for him to roll down the window before firing two shots into the car
Fouani is currently unrepresented after firing his first lawyer Yoav Niv
declined to have himself removed from the case over an apprehension of bias
Defence counsel Greg Dunn came on the file and argued Fouani was the victim of an unconstitutional delay in the proceeding
Calgary WatchFire impacts two homesOne person was injured when a fire broke out in the southeast community of Ramsey. Two homes were affected.
A jury has found a&nbsp;Calgary&nbsp;man guilty of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a woman on a downtown street three years ago
Michael Adenyi, who is 29, is charged with first-degree murder in the <a href="https://calgary.citynews.ca/2022/03/21/senseless-calgary-police-say-woman-stabbed-and-killed-friday-was-random/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2022 death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur</a> on a downtown street
Adenyi testified that he would take hour-long showers to drown out the voices in his head
tigers and bears with mangled faces and that he had to attack or risk being killed
He also would speak to his shoelaces and wear his clothing backwards
The defence said Adenyi was diagnosed with schizophrenia and prescribed antipsychotic drugs
They said their client had no memories of what happened
The prosecutor warned the jury not to believe Adenyi&#8217;s claims that he was not criminally responsible
had lied to police and mental health professionals to avoid his crime
His lawyer said there was no doubt his client was responsible for Ladouceur&#8217;s death
Court heard that he followed Ladouceur for nearly two blocks before body checking her into an alcove and stabbing her several times
the jury rejected the not criminally responsible plea Saturday evening and convicted him of first-degree murder
There was silence in the courtroom when the verdict was read
The victim&#8217;s mother was crying softly afterward
A first-degree murder conviction has an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years
Court of King&#8217;s Bench Justice Jane Sidnell had instructed the jury that <a href="https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/05/02/judge-tells-jury-in-murder-trial-of-calgary-woman-to-consider-ncr-defence-first/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it had to consider the NCR defence</a> first before looking at manslaughter, second-degree murder and first-degree murder.
Usually if you knew Premier Danielle Smith was meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney you would prepare for the fireworks
Late Friday afternoon and Smith paints the gabfest between the two leaders as a positive first step
She says the two spoke for a long time of Liberal policies and laws holding back Alberta’s economy
The premier reports Carney said he clearly wants nation-building projects given the green light in the coming weeks and months
At this point I can already hear some of you readers
ALBERTA HAS BEEN BURNED SO MANY TIMES BEFORE
You have to admit Smith’s meeting with Carney happened when there is a lot going on in Alberta
It’s no secret the number of Albertans wanting to talk about Alberta leaving Canada is on the rise
Smith reminded us she wants the Liberal cap on oil and gas emissions gone
She wants the No More Pipelines law deep-sixed
Smith says Albertans were demeaned and demonized by the Liberals
Carney and his staff can read the news like everybody else
Alberta is making a lot of noise right now
Alberta is becoming a real pain in the neck for the Liberals
He was not Alberta’s choice for prime minister
Was Carney offering a real olive branch to Alberta
when Smith told newshounds about her meeting with Carney she didn’t know which Carney would show up
Would it be the banker guy or the environmental extremist
Carney is known for talking out of both sides of his mouth
The last meeting between the two in late March didn’t exactly go well
Smith demanded Carney commit to scrapping Trudeau-era laws and regulations hurting Alberta and oil and gas
Smith warned if Alberta wasn’t heard there would be a national unity crisis
Albertans wouldn’t tolerate being kicked around by Liberal politicians
She even thought there was a real danger Carney could be worse than former prime minister Justin Trudeau
even from members of Trudeau’s inner circle
It will all work out and Alberta will be happy
The Smith government will no doubt be wanting to see actions from Carney rather than mere words — and in a hurry
Carney was going on about uniting the country
“It’s time to come together to put on our Team Canada sweaters and win big,” says the prime minister
to meet this crisis with an overwhelming powerful force that is a united Canada.”
Wasn’t that the Conservative party platform
When it came to taking questions from the press
Ottawa political reporters did not get the memo
There are always a flood of questions about Quebec
We do not have Carney on the record saying anything about how his Liberal government will treat Alberta differently than Trudeau
What we have is Premier Smith saying repairing the damage to Alberta’s economy caused by Liberals over the last 10 years will take “tremendous effort.”
She adds the chinwag with Carney was positive
I have no idea what the verdict will be on this latest development