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Alberta judge calls for public inquiry to answer questions on prison inmate death

Alberta judge calls for public inquiry to answer questions on prison inmate death

EDMONTON — A judge is calling for a public inquiry into an Edmonton inmate's death, saying it’s the only way to get to the bottom of three guards’ actions that day amid concerns they were running a prison “fight club.
Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's penchant for scoring the big goal at a big time was on display yet again Tuesday.

Flames beat Kraken 4-3 in OT on Kadri's 2nd goal of game

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored his second goal of the game 3:58 into overtime, sending the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.
Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's second goal of the game, scored 3:38 into overtime, gave the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday for their fourth consecutive comeback victory.
Amid calls to cancel, Alberta's Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser

Amid calls to cancel, Alberta's Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her plan to fly to Florida to appear at an event alongside a far-right U.S.
'Significant progress': Latest homeless numbers in Calgary are up but stabilizing

'Significant progress': Latest homeless numbers in Calgary are up but stabilizing

CALGARY — A snapshot of the number of homeless people in Calgary last year jumped substantially over the last count two years ago but the Calgary Homeless Foundation says the rate of those without lodging has remained the same.
Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month.
Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30-centimetre claws

Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30-centimetre claws

CALGARY — A University of Calgary paleontologist is part of a discovery of a new species of dinosaur with 30-centimetre-long claws found in a Mongolian desert.
Longtime Edmonton Alberta NDP MLA is resigning his provincial seat

Longtime Edmonton Alberta NDP MLA is resigning his provincial seat

EDMONTON — A longtime Alberta New Democrat member of the legislature is resigning his seat, sparking what will be the third provincial byelection in Alberta since the 2023 provincial vote.
Calgary Flames gear up for final playoff push chasing Blues and duelling Canucks

Calgary Flames gear up for final playoff push chasing Blues and duelling Canucks

CALGARY — Every win, loss and overtime point is magnified for the Calgary Flames. With 13 games remaining in their regular season, including seven at home, the Flames are in a fight to the finish for an NHL playoff spot.