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Alberta's police watchdog called in after deadly ending to 30-hour armed standoff

Alberta's police watchdog called in after deadly ending to 30-hour armed standoff

One man is dead after a 30-hour armed standoff with police at an east-end home in the Calgary neighbourhood of Penbrooke Meadows.
Calgary standoff: Some residents allowed home, police say public safety threat over

Calgary standoff: Some residents allowed home, police say public safety threat over

CALGARY — Some residents of an east Calgary neighbourhood who had to stay away for more than 24 hours because of an armed standoff have been allowed to return home.
Field of six finalized in Alberta NDP leadership race

Field of six finalized in Alberta NDP leadership race

EDMONTON — The field of candidates looking to replace Rachel Notley as leader of the Alberta NDP has been finalized. The deadline to register as a candidate has passed, and six people have met the nomination requirements.
Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has released some details of where and how it will permit wind and solar development, prohibiting it along a broad stretch of the province's western edge, assessing its visual impact in five other large areas and res
McDavid fired up for challenge as MacKinnon and Avalanche roll into Edmonton

McDavid fired up for challenge as MacKinnon and Avalanche roll into Edmonton

EDMONTON — For Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, there’s a little something extra riding on Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon, the NHL scoring leader, is going to be in Edmonton.
Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case

Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case

CALGARY — A Calgary teenager arrested over alleged terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites is to face a two-day peace bond hearing in late October.
Bail hearing delayed for man facing terrorism charges in Edmonton City Hall shooting

Bail hearing delayed for man facing terrorism charges in Edmonton City Hall shooting

EDMONTON — A man facing terrorism charges after an armed attack on Edmonton City Hall in January will have to wait a while longer before being able to seek bail.
Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team

Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team

CALGARY — Doug Armstrong will serve as general manager for Canada's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The St.
Cannabis retailer High Tide buys pot brand Queen of Bud's IP for $1M

Cannabis retailer High Tide buys pot brand Queen of Bud's IP for $1M

CALGARY — High Tide Inc. says it has signed a deal to acquire premium cannabis brand Queen of Bud's intellectual property. Calgary-based pot retailer High Tide says it will pay $1 million for the IP, trademarks and other assets owned by Queen of Bud.
Coleman scores twice as Flames torch Golden Knights 4-1

Coleman scores twice as Flames torch Golden Knights 4-1

CALGARY — After being heavily outscored during a three-game losing skid, the Calgary Flames knew they had much to answer for.
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