Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer said during a campaign stop in Calgary, Alta., on Monday that he is calling on Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau to “waive cabinet confidences” to allow an RCMP investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair to move…
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Federal Election 2019: Scheer says repealing carbon pricing will be first job as prime minister
During a campaign event in Calgary, Alta., on Monday, Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer said: “Job number one for a Conservative government will be called an act to repeal the carbon tax” and that he would “start the process” to…
Alberta man looking to shatter trans-Canada speed record in 2020
An Alberta father is going the extra mile for his son. And then some. Dave Proctor announced Saturday his intention to break the cross-country speed record and run the country in 65 days, seven days faster than the 1991 record…
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau draws hundreds to Edmonton rally
September 12 2019 11:02pm Justin Trudeau was noticeably absent from Thursday night’s debate. Instead, the Liberal leader was in Edmonton to help drum up support in some critical ridings for the party. Chris Chacon reports. ‘ }); } else {…
One month later, streetlights back on in Edmonton’s Forest Heights neighbourhood
After more than a month in the dark, the streetlights are back on in a central Edmonton neighbourhood. Over the weekend, residents in Forest Heights shared their frustrations with Global News. They said the streetlights in their area had been…
Calgarians sound off on divisive supervised consumption site debate
More than 100 Calgarians turned out on Wednesday to share their views on supervised consumption sites for the first of two government review panel sessions. As Cami Kepke reports, the public response has been overwhelming and may force the panel…
Premier Kenney responds to Amnesty International letter
September 10 2019 3:44pm While speaking at an oilsands conference in Fort McMurray, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a strong reaction to a letter the government received from Amnesty International. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Video shows brawl with referee at Lethbridge hockey tournament
September 9 2019 1:04pm Video posted to social media shows several adults taking to the ice at a Lethbridge hockey rink and getting into a fight with a referee on the weekend. The incident is under police investigation and has…
Country stars walk red carpet at CCMAs in Calgary
September 8 2019 8:14pm The Canadian Country Music Association Awards kicked off in Calgary on Sunday. We check in with Global News’ Deb Matejicka to see who is on the red carpet. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Stampeders blast short-handed Eskimos in Labour Day rematch
Bo Levi Mitchell completed a pair of touchdown passes as the Calgary Stampeders beat the rival Edmonton Eskimos for the second week in a row, 33-17 on Saturday. The Stampeders improved to 7-4, and moved into a second place tie…