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Weather-wise, we can expect Wednesday to be a lot like Tuesday

Expect a mix of sun and cloud in the morning and early afternoon, then a chance of isolated showers and risk of a thunderstorm later in the day.

‘I’m optimistic’: Alberta’s energy minister reacts to federal counterpart’s appointment

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed former Goldman Sachs Canada CEO Tim Hodgson as his energy and natural resources minister.

Conditions ripe for good gardening season in Calgary, home gardeners say

With the May long weekend around the corner, some Calgary gardeners are keen to get growing, either to make up for last season’s challenges or to “grow their own” produce amid American trade tensions.

Council to consider third party to review impact of misinformation and disinformation

A Calgary councillor wants the city to bring in an independent consultant to review the impact false information has on decision-making at city hall.

Doctors and patients see early impacts of Alberta’s reduced eye-care coverage

Some optometrists are concerned they’ve already noticed patients delaying or avoiding appointments since Alberta suddenly reduced its eye-care coverage in February.

Critics questioning why Smith is leaving the door open to Alberta separation

As Alberta’s UCP government pushes back against claims separatists are in its ranks, many are wondering why Premier Danielle Smith and the province aren’t taking a harder, direct stance against leaving confederation.

1 arrested following incident at storm drain near Crowchild Trail: Calgary police

Police were on scene near Crowchild Trail on Tuesday afternoon, trying to coax a person out of a storm drain who was believed to have barricaded themselves inside.

Confidential reports and documents highlighting LDE financial fallout released

The Lethbridge and District Exhibition’s (LDE) $70.6 million Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre was never designed to hold livestock – at least in phase one of the project – according to newly released confidential reports held by the City of Lethbridge.

Alberta chef Mike Foss’ YouTube channel encourages consumers to buy local

A Calgary chef is using his YouTube channel to encourage consumers to buy local.

This is the referendum question proposed by an Alberta separatist group

A large gathering packed a Calgary banquet hall on Monday night to hear from a group of Albertans proposing the province is better off without the rest of Canada.

Arson unit investigating suspicious N.W. Calgary house fire: police

Calgary police are investigating a suspicious house fire in the northwest community of Scenic Acres on Tuesday morning.

Closing arguments wrap in murder trial of Calgary teen charged in shooting of 16-year-old

Two starkly different narratives emerged Tuesday during closing arguments in the second-degree murder trial of the teen, now 18-year-old, accused in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jal Acor Jal three years ago.

More rain expected this week, especially west of Calgary

Tuesday will bring mild and seasonal conditions for most of central and southern Alberta.

Same-sex couple’s discrimination case to go before Alberta human rights tribunal

A same-sex couple says it has been a long and stressful four years, but they’re hopeful as their discrimination case is set to go before an Alberta human rights tribunal.

New quarterback, new turf, new era begins for Stampeders at camp

New starting quarterback, new turf at McMahon Stadium, new outlook for the Calgary Stampeders.