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Mounties won’t be charged in Christmas Day shooting death at Strathmore gas station

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 9h

Two Alberta Mounties won’t be charged in the fatal shooting of a man at a Strathmore gas station, despite the province’s police watchdog determining there were “reasonable grounds” to believe an offence had been committed.

Two Alberta Mounties won’t be charged in the fatal shooting of a man at a Strathmore gas station, despite the province’s police watchdog determining there were “reasonable grounds” to believe an offence had been committed.

Calgary police seek accused fraudster, issue warrant for his arrest

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 12h

Calgary police are hoping to identify a man accused of defrauding a man he met at the Calgary Central Library last month.

Calgary police are hoping to identify a man accused of defrauding a man he met at the Calgary Central Library last month.

10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 14h

Ten fun local events to check out over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Ten fun local events to check out over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Calgary’s historic Hudson’s Bay building at risk, says national charity

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 15h

The Hudson's Bay building on Stephen Avenue has been added to a national list of endangered Canadian buildings #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

A national charity dedicated to the conservation of Canada’s historic places has added another 10 locations to its list of heritage places at risk.

Should Alberta fund private schools? Petition could trigger vote

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 15h

A new petition seeks to ask Albertans whether taxpayer dollars should be used to support private schools here #yyc #yeg www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

As Alberta teachers remain on strike, a citizen-led campaign is pushing for a public referendum on education funding — specifically, whether taxpayer money should continue going to private schools.

Bail hearing delayed for Lethbridge boy charged in stabbing of younger brother

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

A bail hearing for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his younger brother in southern Alberta has been delayed.

A bail hearing for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his younger brother in southern Alberta has been delayed.

Alleged drug house in Olds shut down by Alberta sheriffs

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

Alberta sheriffs have closed a problem property in Olds that officers were frequently called to.

Alberta sheriffs have closed a problem property in Olds that officers were frequently called to.

Multiple ‘high level’ arrests in Alberta child pornography investigations: ALERT

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

Seven people are facing child pornography charges after an Alberta investigation focussing on “high level” targets allegedly distributing “vast collections” of child sexual exploitation materials.

Seven people are facing child pornography charges after an Alberta investigation focussing on “high level” targets allegedly distributing “vast collections” of child sexual exploitation materials.

City of Calgary expands activities for children during teachers’ strike

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 1d

The City of Calgary has modified schedules at recreation centres for the duration of the Alberta teachers' strike #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Calgary parents looking for activities to keep their children busy during the Alberta teachers’ strike have some options with the City of Calgary and its partners.

Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her province and Quebec are united in their desire to resist federal overreach.

Pair facing charges in Calgary distraction theft

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Two people are facing charges in connection with a distraction theft in the community of Harvest Hills this summer.

Two people are facing charges in connection with a distraction theft in the community of Harvest Hills this summer.

Inside Calgary’s 5 most expensive homes for sale right now (October 2025)

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Calgary's five most expensive residential homes for sale.

Calgary's five most expensive residential homes for sale.

10 fall festivals and spooky events in Calgary (and area) for 2025

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

10 fun fall events to check out in Calgary (and the surrounding area) for 2025.

10 fun fall events to check out in Calgary (and the surrounding area) for 2025.

Advance voting now available for Calgary municipal election

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

Advance voting is now open for the Calgary municipal election #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Anyone who won’t be able to vote on Oct, 20, or who’s already decided, can now cast their ballot at any of the 42 advance polling stations around the city.

Province adds more supports for parents during Alberta teachers’ strike

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 2d

The Alberta government has added more supports for families to support student learning and life during the teachers' strike #yyc #yeg www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

The door are closed at hundreds of schools across Alberta as labour unrest between educators and the government continues.

Calgary to see cool, wet weather this weekend

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 5d

Get ready for some cool, wet weather this weekend.

Get ready for some cool, wet weather this weekend.

Calgary doctors, autism advocates concerned about Trump’s Tylenol claims

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 5d

Some Calgary doctors say they are fielding concerns from pregnant patients about Tylenol and its disputed links to autism, as announced by U.S. President Donald Trump last month.

Some Calgary doctors say they are fielding concerns from pregnant patients about Tylenol and its disputed links to autism, as announced by U.S. President Donald Trump last month.

Lost money, learning and fun: Students struggle with thought of prolonged teachers’ strike

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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 5d

Alberta students are worried about the impact a long teacher strike will have on their school year #yyc #yeg www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

As Alberta braces for its first provincewide teachers’ strike in more than two decades, families and students are grappling with uncertainty over classes, childcare, cancelled trips and lost sports se...