Today's top headlines from CBC Calgary

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'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

June 23 , 2025 at 04:10:27 p.m. MDT • :

33-year-old Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was identified by his friend and roommate Khaled Elgamal as the second victim of a fatal rockfall in Banff National Park on June 19.

Court shown video of Calgary officer assaulting handcuffed Indigenous man

June 23 , 2025 at 05:31:55 p.m. MDT • :

A Calgary police officer who assaulted an intoxicated, handcuffed Indigenous man by grabbing him by the hair and throwing him to the ground apologized to his victim in court on Monday before he was handed a one-year, at-home sentence.

'Insufficient' evidence against man accused of killing 2nd sex trade worker, defence argues in murder trial

June 23 , 2025 at 06:04:49 p.m. MDT • :

The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of murdering a second sex trade worker told the judge, "If you try hard enough to make evidence fit a theory, you can."

Heavy rain helps tame wildfire danger in parts of Alberta

June 23 , 2025 at 12:13:00 p.m. MDT • :

After a week of heavy rain, some portions of Alberta are no longer experiencing fire danger. However, many fires are still burning, and Alberta Wildfire officials are encouraging people to remain vigilant during Canada Day celebrations.

Former Alberta MP looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

June 17 , 2025 at 07:25:57 a.m. MDT • :

Damien Kurek is resigning his seat to make way for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection. His proposed design for a national livestock brand is a maple leaf on top of what looks like a small arch.

June 22 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

I'm choosing to leave for the U.S. for a unicorn job. Does that make me a traitor to Canada?

June 23 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

It's byelection day in three Alberta provincial electoral districts

June 21 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

'Never give up': 19-year-old Calgarian defies presumptions by earning Grade 12 diploma

June 23 , 2025 at 12:02:31 p.m. MDT • :

As 1st office-to-hotel conversion opens in downtown Calgary, what's next for revival bid?

June 19 , 2025 at 10:56:27 a.m. MDT • :

Why more Alberta drivers aren't going electric

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