Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail | Three new measles cases, all linked to Ontario traveller, confirmed in southern Alberta | Jurors take 23 minutes to find Calgary police officer not guilty of sexual assault
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Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during a news conference in Calgary on Feb\. 19, 2025\.

Danielle Smith's U.S. media remarks stoke reaction as party leaders hit campaign trail

March 24 , 2025 at 02:09:47 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent comments to right-wing U.S. media outlet Breitbart quickly drew reaction from party leaders seeking to position themselves as the best option to manage a contentious relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Three new measles cases, all linked to Ontario traveller, confirmed in southern Alberta; This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles\. Those tubercular studs colorized maroon, are known as H-proteins \(hemagglutinin\), and those colorized gray are referred to as F-proteins \(fusion\)\. The F-protein is responsible for fusion of virus and host cell membranes, viral penetration, and hemolysis, and the H-protein is responsible for binding of virus to cells\. Both types of proteinaceous studs are embedded in the envelope's lipid bilayer\. Additional Information: A member of the genus Morbillivirus, the measles virus is the pathogen responsible for causing measles in human beings\. "Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat\. It's followed by a rash that spreads over the body\. Measles virus is highly contagious virus and spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing\. Make sure you and your child are protected with measles, mumps, and rubella \(MMR\) vaccine\."

Three new measles cases, all linked to Ontario traveller, confirmed in southern Alberta

March 24 , 2025 at 03:50:34 p.m. MDT • :

Three new measles cases have been confirmed in Alberta pushing the south zone into an outbreak. The additional cases, reported midday on Monday, are all in the same household as an Ontario resident who travelled to the Taber area and tested positive, prompting a recent public health alert.
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Jurors take 23 minutes to find Calgary police officer not guilty of sexual assault; The Calgary Courts Centre is pictured in Calgary on Feb\. 20, 2024\.

Jurors take 23 minutes to find Calgary police officer not guilty of sexual assault

March 24 , 2025 at 02:47:38 p.m. MDT • :

After less than 30 minutes of deliberations, a Calgary jury has found a local police officer not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman while on a first date back in 2020.
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Man dies after house fire in northeast Calgary; A man is dead after a fire destroyed a house the 70 block of Falwood Place N\.E\. on Monday\.

Man dies after house fire in northeast Calgary

March 24 , 2025 at 07:07:38 a.m. MDT • :

One person is dead after a house fire in Falconridge in northeast Calgary early Monday morning.
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Maverick Party, which pushed for Wexit and western autonomy, will not run in federal election; A Maverick Party sign along a Prince George highway\.

Maverick Party, which pushed for Wexit and western autonomy, will not run in federal election

March 24 , 2025 at 03:40:13 p.m. MDT • :

The Maverick Party, which had a weak showing in the 2021 federal election, was deregistered after failing to provide financial returns.
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Man charged with attempted murder in 'brazen and violent' assault in Montgomery; A patch sewn onto fabric with a red trim and a coat of arms that reads "calgary police service"  

March 23 , 2025 at 01:54:49 p.m. MDT • :

Man charged with attempted murder in 'brazen and violent' assault in Montgomery

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New bill would launch Alberta's overhaul of auto insurance; Finance Minister Nate Horner introduced Bill 47 on Monday which would enact the auto insurance reforms announced by the province last fall\.  

March 24 , 2025 at 02:56:28 p.m. MDT • :

New bill would launch Alberta's overhaul of auto insurance

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Police investigating after officer unintentionally fires service weapon; Calgary police 6155  

March 24 , 2025 at 07:55:45 a.m. MDT • :

Police investigating after officer unintentionally fires service weapon

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Residents say scaled back redevelopment proposal for Viscount Bennett site is still too big; The Viscount Bennett Centre — once home to Chinook Learning Services and Viscount Bennett School — is currently being demolished\.  

March 24 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Residents say scaled back redevelopment proposal for Viscount Bennett site is still too big

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Calgary MP Len Webber not seeking re-election; Calgary Conservative MP Len Webber is seen at a holiday reception in his riding on Dec\. 16, 2019\.  

March 23 , 2025 at 10:46:37 a.m. MDT • :

Calgary MP Len Webber not seeking re-election

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March 24 , 2025 at 03:00:00 p.m. MDT • :

Calgary Transit reduces CTrain service on weekends and public holidays

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March 22 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Calgary gallery sues Norval Morrisseau Estate for $1.45M

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March 22 , 2025 at 01:13:18 p.m. MDT • :

Single-vehicle rollover in Calgary's deep south leaves 2 men seriously hurt

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March 21 , 2025 at 06:55:35 a.m. MDT • :

1 month in, city says Safer Calgary program has been a success

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March 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Navigating trade tricky in border city of Lloydminster, which straddles two provinces

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