Alberta's measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century | Murder trial hears from convicted killer's wife who led police to key evidence in sex worker homicide | Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: Former PM Chretien
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Alberta's measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century; Alberta's measles case count jumped to 868 on Thursday\. The last time case counts were higher was in 1979\.

Alberta's measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century

June 12 , 2025 at 04:57:30 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta's measles surge is so dramatic, the last time case counts were higher Calgary did not have an NHL team, 'O Canada' was not yet the official national anthem and gasoline would set you back 24 cents a litre.

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Murder trial hears from convicted killer's wife who led police to key evidence in sex worker homicide; Christopher Ward Dunlop is on trial for the 2023 murder of Judy Maerz\. He was previously convicted of manslaughter for killing Laura Furlan\.

Murder trial hears from convicted killer's wife who led police to key evidence in sex worker homicide

June 12 , 2025 at 05:57:48 p.m. MDT • :

The wife of a man who is accused of killing a second sex trade worker testified at his first-degree murder trial on Thursday, telling the judge that she led police to a key piece of evidence — a purse with the victim's DNA on it, which she'd found in her SUV. 

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Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: Former PM Chretien; At a conference on Thursday, former prime minister Jean Chretien said Donald Trump can be a bully and it would be best if the rest of the G7 leaders ignored any outbursts from the U\.S\. president\.

Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: Former PM Chretien

June 12 , 2025 at 01:54:32 p.m. MDT • :

Former prime minister Jean Chretien says dignitaries attending next week's G7 leaders summit in Alberta should avoid engaging with the "crazy" from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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$75 OBO: Calgary woman lists husband for sale after he jumps on Oilers bandwagon; April Janecke and her husband, Neil, seen at right in happier times, before she put him up for sale, at left, asking \$75\.

$75 OBO: Calgary woman lists husband for sale after he jumps on Oilers bandwagon

June 12 , 2025 at 02:06:53 p.m. MDT • :

After 17 years, April Janecke thought she knew her husband and their shared passion for the Calgary Flames. She thought wrong.

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Protests at G7 summit expected to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies; Members of the Calgary Raging Grannies are shown in this handout photo taken during a 2024 demonstration in Alberta\. The group plans to protest outside city hall on Sunday\.

Protests at G7 summit expected to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

June 12 , 2025 at 12:42:28 p.m. MDT • :

Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States.

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Why did this outfit by a Blackfoot designer lead to controversy… and what does she think about it?; Blackfoot designer Melrene Saloy-Eaglespeaker, owner of Native Diva Creations, has received criticism and support over her newest collection featuring sage, cedar and sweetgrass\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Why did this outfit by a Blackfoot designer lead to controversy… and what does she think about it?

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is challenged by protesters while speaking to reporters before a town hall on coal exploration in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, held in Fort MacLeod, Alta\., on June 11, 2025\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 09:33:18 a.m. MDT • :

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy

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7 hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella; Seven people have been hospitalized after eating Rea brand and Bona brand salami\. The products were recalled in Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba due to possible salmonella contamination\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 07:27:59 a.m. MDT • :

7 hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

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Police charge 2 suspects after man shot by police in southeast Calgary; Officers found a 3D-printed gun in the possession of a man after he was shot by police on June 6\. Two men are facing charges following the incident in the Manchester industrial area in southeast Calgary\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 03:09:12 p.m. MDT • :

Police charge 2 suspects after man shot by police in southeast Calgary

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What you need to know about the G7 summit in Alberta; A sign marks the entrance to Kananaskis Country, Alta\., site of the G7 leaders' meeting that will take place June 15-17\.  

June 12 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

What you need to know about the G7 summit in Alberta

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June 10 , 2025 at 04:05:09 p.m. MDT • :

Firefighters respond to structure fire in northwest Calgary

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June 11 , 2025 at 08:42:10 a.m. MDT • :

Calgary Catholic high school development controversial among some Aspen Woods residents

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June 11 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

15 senators took a $118K trip to Alberta. Some colleagues question its relevance

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June 12 , 2025 at 05:53:01 p.m. MDT • :

Prime minister, Alberta premier opt to skip Stanley Cup final Game 5

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June 12 , 2025 at 04:10:20 p.m. MDT • :

City of Calgary offers clarity on the role councillors should play in local emergencies

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