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Distraction robberies targeting senior South Asian women rising in Edmonton

Since Aug. 19, Edmonton police said they've received at least 20 reports of distraction-style robberies involving theft of jewellery, typically targeting older South Asian women.

Global News Calgary · Sep 16, 2026

Redblacks, Stampeders are both in need of victory

McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Ottawa Redblacks won't be the only ones in dire need of a win this week.

Global News Calgary · Sep 16, 2026

Smith to make case for remaining in Canada at two-day forum on Alberta separation debate

Online forum will be held this weekend

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Construction progress celebrated at Symons Valley Centre Library

The City of Calgary, Calgary Public Library and project partners gathered today to celebrate construction progress at Symons Valley Library, a community hub taking shape in the community of Sage Hill. Construction is underway on Phase 2 of the project, which includes a new 15,000-square-foot public library, a multi-modal street, and parking facilities, will help address a service gap in northwest Calgary and provide spaces for learning, programs and community gathering. Phase 2 also includes an

City of Calgary Newsroom · Sep 16, 2026

Partner Content: Child abuse affects more Calgary children than most realize. Here’s how Luna helps them heal.

Child abuse is more common than most of us want to believe. Statistics Canada reports that roughly six in 10 Canadians experienced some form of abuse before age 15, and in Alberta it is closer to seven in 10. Many of those experiences are never disclosed, and most never make the news. Behind the figures […] The post Partner Content: Child abuse affects more Calgary children than most realize. Here’s how Luna helps them heal. appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.

LiveWire Calgary · Sep 16, 2026

Review: Shakespeare's young lovers embrace opening song, Larger Than Life, in pop extravaganza

The musical & Juliet gives Shakespeare’s young lover a new lease on life, and it’s one filled with chart-topping 1990s and 2000s pop songs, hip-hop dancing and technical wizardry. Instead of plunging a dagger through her heart when she discovers Romeo has taken his life with poison, Juliet runs off to Paris with her nurse, […]

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Land use approved for future 500-person multifaith temple by Hindu group in northeast Calgary

The Radha Madhav Cultural Association is looking to build an $8-million facility

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Cost of Alberta separation could be up to $170B: report

The report looks at two scenarios involving how separation would occur, but in both cases the short-term costs of leaving Confederation would be high.

Global News Calgary · Sep 16, 2026

Calgary projects a $130 million surplus by end of 2026 fiscal year

Calgary is predicting a bump to its current surplus, on the back of higher investment income, lower expenditures, and overall salary savings to close the fiscal year. Last week, during his State of the City address to the Calgary Rotary Club, Mayor Jeromy Farkas mentioned that there was a $110 million surplus up to the […] The post Calgary projects a $130 million surplus by end of 2026 fiscal year appeared first on LiveWire Calgary.

LiveWire Calgary · Sep 16, 2026

Albertan artist Faye HeavyShield receives Governor General's Award

HeavyShield, known for her site-specific installations and sculptures, has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout Canada and around the world

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Review: First Metis Man of Odesa an intimate, fractured tale of love and dedication

First Metis Man of Odesa is a problematic love story told by the lovers themselves. Edmonton playwright Matthew MacKenzie met Ukrainian actor Mariya Khomutova in 2018 in Kyiv while they were both workshopping a new play. She didn’t feel any spark, and he was too shy to tell her how he felt, but he started […]

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Bell: Bombshell report shows huge costs of Alberta separating from Canada

Leaving Canada would shrink Alberta's economy, add to debt, intro other uncertainties, government-commissioned study says

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Review: Talented cast beefs up thin script in Stage West farce

The cast of Stage West’s Unnecessary Farce has the necessary skills to make this slight little comedy burst with fun moments. Paul Slade Smith’s play is one of those silly, door-slamming, peel-your-clothes-off comedies that only work if the actors throw caution and decorum to the wind. The seven actors, under Jan Alexandra Smith’s wily direction. […]

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Varcoe: 'The stars are aligning' — Ottawa's new tax incentive another significant step for Canadian oilsands growth

"The time is right for Canada to push the gas pedal on the oilsands and on its potential.”

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Opinion: Separatism is an oversimplification of the Calgary-Shaw byelection result

After the 2015 election, when I won the Calgary-Shaw riding for the NDP, a narrative began, suggesting that the result was largely due to a “right-wing split.” While our first-past-the-post system has its flaws in a multi-party system, something that was lost in that narrative was just how heavily people rejected the status quo. It […]

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Ford: Smith and supporters are the outliers while the rest of us stand together

All of us Albertans are facing an existential question: Are we really Canadians or wannabe Americans?

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

UCalgary to host 2027 U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship

The University of Calgary has been named host of the 2027 U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship, set for Nov. 11-14 at McMahon Stadium.

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Bell: Smith UCP — it's wakey-wakey time from those Calgary byelection blues

The UCP lose in south Calgary. They cannot afford losses like that

Calgary Herald · Sep 16, 2026

Galaxyland’s new Nerf roller-coaster nearly complete at West Edmonton Mall

The roller-coaster opening in 2027 can be ridden two ways: the family-friendly 'Core' mode and the more a thrilling 'Quantum' mode with added inversions, twists, and higher speeds.

Global News Calgary · Sep 16, 2026

Alberta on track to see the most traffic deaths in a decade: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’

Alberta RCMP said based on historical trends, if the fatal collision pattern continues, 2026 could end with 274 deaths.

Global News Calgary · Sep 15, 2026