Today's top headlines from CBC Calgary

Good evening, these are your top stories for Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Alberta's population surges by record-setting 202,000 people: Here's where they all came from

March 27 , 2024 at 01:10:19 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta smashed population-growth records in the past year, mainly due to people moving to the province from across Canada and around the world.

Lethbridge teens accused of sexual assault in locker-room allowed to attend grad ceremony

March 27 , 2024 at 03:08:41 p.m. MDT • :

Trial dates have been set for three Lethbridge high school football players who are accused of sexually assaulting a teammate and bail conditions were amended Wednesday allowing two of the boys to attend their graduation ceremony in June.

Calgary breaks all-time record in housing starts but increasing demand keeps inventory low

March 27 , 2024 at 06:23:30 p.m. MDT • :

According to the latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, total housing starts in Calgary increased by 13 per cent, reaching a total of 19,579 units with growth across all dwelling types in the city.

Family of Bob Murdoch says 2-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from stage 3 CTE

March 27 , 2024 at 03:30:12 p.m. MDT • :

The family of Bob Murdoch says the two-time Stanley Cup champion suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries.

Federal immigration limits undercutting Alberta's economy, premier says in letter to Trudeau

March 27 , 2024 at 04:23:34 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is asking the federal government to lift immigration limits because it is undercutting the province's ability to fill jobs, grow the economy and aid those fleeing violence from war in Ukraine.

March 26 , 2024 at 04:09:26 p.m. MDT • :

Calgary Police Service sues former head of HR over 'inappropriate' social media posts

March 25 , 2024 at 06:29:43 p.m. MDT • :

Fatal shooting at Calgary hotel a targeted incident, say police

March 27 , 2024 at 01:03:01 p.m. MDT • :

No charges for RCMP officers who arrested non-verbal autistic teen at Alberta playground

March 22 , 2024 at 06:36:24 p.m. MDT • :

Drake Landing, a solar energy community south of Calgary, loses its sizzle as system starts to fail

March 26 , 2024 at 01:23:34 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta's first training program for physician assistants launches in Calgary

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