Новости за 20.09.2016

Comedic actor and SNL alumnus Mike Myers is scheduled to launch his new book, Canada, at the Calgary Public Library’s John Dutton Theatre on Oct. 27. The actor, whose work includes comedy blockbusters Wayne’s World, Austin Powers and Shrek, wrote the book as “part memoir, part history and pure entertainment.” He will appear at the […]

An Alberta man who was injured in a bear attack in southeastern British Columbia likely surprised the animal as he hiked alone, according to a conservation officer investigating the incident. The victim, identified only as a Lethbridge man in his 50s, was hiking on the Forum Lake trail in Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park. “On Sunday, there was an individual hiking with a group,” said […]

Two luxury loos have Calgary in the running for poshest potty in Canada. A pair of the city’s most opulent washrooms have been named as finalists in the 2016 Canada’s Best Restroom contest, put on annually by Cintas Canada Ltd.  With luxury stalls featuring Murano glass chandeliers and solid wood doors with brass handles, the privies at Sauce […]

Forecasters are calling for flurries in parts of the mountains parks today while ski resorts report that the white stuff is already coming down at higher elevations. Environment Canada is predicting 60 per cent chance of showers and snow at higher elevations in Banff this afternoon.  Shortly after 1 p.m. Lake Louise Ski Resort reported that the snow was already […]

It will most likely go down as the best birthday present Jerry Krivoshen every received. The Calgary man was out for his birthday dinner with his daughter Jennifer and her fiance Jarrett Dooley Aug. 19, when the trio decided to check the numbers on some of their lottery tickets. “We were walking through the mall after dinner,” […]

Northern Gateway says it will not appeal a Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed Ottawa’s approval for the pipeline project that would link Alberta’s oilsands to British Columbia’s north coast. The Federal Court of Appeal said in June that Northern Gateway had failed in its duty to consult with indigenous people. Company president John […]

Following a bumper berry crop, wildlife officials are removing buffalo berry bushes at four campgrounds in the mountain parks to prevent conflicts between campers and bears. On Monday, officials started clearing the bear-attracting bushes at the Lake Louise RV campground in Banff, Marble Canyon campground in Kootenay, and Kicking Horse and Monarch campgrounds in Yoho. They will be […]

Several  cars of a CTrain sat crumpled alongside Crowchild Trail in Calgary’s northwest Tuesday morning. Three cars left the track at Tuscany station. Police said it appears a train overshot the end of the track and derailed. There were only two passengers, plus the driver aboard the CTrain when it went off the tracks, according to police. The […]

Success in any field comes from effective teamwork, understanding the importance of communication and the risks of failure if everyone isn’t pulling in the same direction. Just ask a rowing team for further clarification. One of the axioms imparted to youngsters getting involved in sport is this: there is no “I” in team; there are […]

The Opposition Wildrose says too many Albertans are getting tickets because of the NDP government’s new vehicle registration policy. Last March the government announced it would no longer mail out reminders for people to renew their vehicle registrations in order to save $3 million per year. Instead, the province has been urging people to sign […]

Encana Corp. says it will issue up to 107 million new common shares in a public offering designed to allow it to put more rigs to work in a promising Texas oilfield. After markets closed Monday, the Calgary-based producer said the offering, underwritten by Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc. and J.P. Morgan, was priced at […]

She was helping out a friend, filling in at a job she’d only watched others perform. “I was so nervous; it was the first time I wore pasties,” recalls Ruby Demure of her 2010 burlesque debut on an Edmonton stage. “I curled my hair, my costume was full of bling and sequins, but I really […]

Etsy is charming. And for two days, the online handmade market is coming to a touch and feel space at the city’s northeast Genesis Centre. The third annual Etsy: Made in Canada will feature the Calgary contingent of Etsy artisans, crafters and collectors. The event Sept. 23 and 24 will showcase 100 vendors selected among 300 applicants from in and […]

The Trudeau government released a review of the controversial Temporary Foreign Worker Program on Monday amid criticism from groups across the political spectrum that expressed disappointment about how quickly the review was conducted and the recommendations it contained.  The release puts a spotlight on issues raised by a Calgary Herald investigation last Wednesday, including Canadian businesses that […]

A girl is transported through the shadows on her bedroom walls to a land of adventure. At first blush, the premise for Shadowland sounds like a riff on Peter Pan. But set on the bodies of Pilobolus Dance Theater, a one-of-a-kind American company made up ballet and modern dancers alongside martial artists and acrobats, there’s […]

If those afflicted by drug addiction were card-carrying union members, perhaps they’d be a higher priority for the NDP government. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said on the weekend that Alberta’s troubled finances prevent the NDP from doing more to improve the treatment that’s available to assist those whose lives are being destroyed by drugs. “I have a […]

As the Alberta government officially enshrines its relentless march to a $15 an hour minimum wage, Premier Rachel Notley has doubled down on her sales pitch. Not content to merely argue for the supposed fairness of a higher minimum wage, the premier is now trying to convince us all that this will entail no negative […]

We don’t need fluoride — just brush your teeth Re:  City to send tooth decay letter to AHS,” Sept. 15. Why is the fluoridation discussion back again? Considering the amount of water sold at grocery stores, it appears people aren’t drinking tap water anyway. In my house, fluoridating the water won’t result in fewer cavities […]

I want to talk to the crackerjack generation. You know, those boxes of caramel popcorn with a prize in every package. Well, that’s sort of how I’ve come to think of Lunchbox Theatre. When I go, I know I’m going to get a tasty treat but there’s always the possibility there’s going to be some extra […]

Safety hazards around busing in the northwest community of Sage Hill continue to worry parents after a new sign was erected last week warning their kids’ bus stop is in a heavy construction zone. Monique Shaw, whose elementary-aged son catches a bus at Sage Meadows Circle, noticed a new sign just a few metres away […]

Calgary Flames hopeful Ryan Lomberg had just swapped knuckle-sandwiches with an opponent and was settling in for his five-minute stay in the sin-bin.

It’s early Friday and the Calgary Flames’ up-and-comers are buzzing around the practice sheet at South Okanagan Events Centre, a morning spin before their first contest at the Young Stars Classic later that day.

It’s Monday at the Scotiabank Saddledome and Sam Bennett is relaxed.

There are any number of reasons why the Calgary Stampeders struggled in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Redblacks.

BANFF — Some members of a federal environment committee are in Banff and Jasper this week on a fact-finding mission to learn what works — and what doesn’t work — in Canada’s national parks. Monday through Wednesday, the Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development is holding private meetings with First Nations leaders, the mayor, business groups, conservationists and staff […]