Calgary Journal

U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the United States has offered to help following the deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured ...
Calgary Journal

What we know and don’t know about the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright

Military officials provided an update Thursday on the investigation into the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright earlier this month. Officials say four soldiers were killed and dozens more were injured ...
Calgary Journal

Alberta introduces new rules for flags flown outside all schools starting 2027

Alberta’s government has announced new rules on when, how and what flags can be displayed at schools starting in 2027. The government said in a news release Friday that the flags of Canada and ...
Calgary Journal

‘Comfort kills dreams’: Family says soldier killed in base fire was living his dream

The mother of one of the four Canadian soldiers killed in a fire at a military base in Alberta says his lifelong goal was to join the Forces and wear his uniform with pride. Patricia Farrell says ...
Calgary Journal

Canada launches ‘strategic partnership’ with Turkey aimed at securing free-trade deal

Canada is forming a “strategic partnership” with Turkey aimed in part at securing a free-trade agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after a bilateral meeting with ...
Calgary Journal

17th Avenue Carnival of Curiosities is back this weekend with new attractions

Halloween on 17th Avenue is back this weekend with two days of free programming, including new interactive carnival games and a dance party.  The event starts Friday in Tompkins Park with the ...
Calgary Journal

Fact File: Claims about fraudulent results in Alberta referendum false

Posts questioning the results in Alberta’s referendum spread on the social media platform X this week as the numbers were released. One claimed that hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots ...
The Calgary Journal

Alberta voters deliver a clear ‘remain’ vote — as it happened

Coverage of “Alberta Referendum” has concluded and this feed is now archived. As the unofficial results start to come in, CBC is predicting that option one is favoured to win. The Calgary Journal will ...
Calgary Journal

Some referendum questions flip to ‘no’ as the count continues in Alberta

More of the constitutional questions in Alberta’s historic referendum have flipped to “no” with votes still being counted. Alberta voters went to the polls on Monday and were asked 10 different ...
The Calgary Journal

Calgary Stampeders play waiting game as Grey Cup at McMahon approaches

Stamp's playoff fate depends on the remaining games between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions. PHOTO: CALGARY JOURNAL STAFF The Calgary Stampeders are set to host the Grey Cup in less than a ...
Calgary Journal

U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections

The U.S. embassy in Canada has released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it says indicate “plans to influence American politics.” Industry Minister Melanie Joly is ...