Новости за 20.12.2016

Julia Hird was by her brother’s side the morning he died.

Lunch and dinner may cost students a bit more but university housing fees will be frozen or even reduced in the coming year. The University of Calgary board of governors has approved a zero increase to residence fees and a 12-per-cent decrease on four-bedroom units in Cascade and Olympus halls. “It’s a really positive change that […]

It’s been quite a year for Calgary’s Steven Ogg, who has made a huge impact as Simon on AMC’s The Walking Dead. The actor, who also has a recurring role (Rebus) in HBO’s Westworld, and is known worldwide by gamers for playing Trevor Phillips in Grand Theft Auto V, offered up his top 10 wish list for […]

The intent behind our cell phones, computers and devices is relatively straightforward: to make our days easier and more efficient.

Murder suspect Livia Starlight will spend Christmas behind bars after allegedly breaching conditions of her release. Starlight appeared briefly in Calgary provincial court Tuesday, where defence lawyer Alain Hepner asked that his client’s case be put over to Jan. 5. Crown lawyer Jim Sawa gave notice the prosecution will be seeking to have Starlight’s bail […]

A man is facing charges after a church group leader was hit in the face with bear spray outside a Christmas party. Police in Lethbridge, Alta., say it happened Sunday afternoon at a bowling alley, where about 50 people, many whom were children, were attending a church group Christmas party. A man came in and […]

"Whether you provide the gift of time, encouragement or financial support, it all creates a positive impact for you and those you help," writes Wayne Chiu, founder of Trico Homes.

Jobless recovery. These may be the scariest two words facing Alberta — and Calgary — as we turn the page on 2016 and move into a new year. Across the province, there are hopeful clues the economic turmoil of the past two years is fading, but no clear indicators the lost jobs are coming back soon. Over the […]

Grant Arnold joined the executive team of BluEarth Renewables in 2011 as vice-president business development. He was later promoted to the position of chief operating officer and in July 2015 became president and CEO of the Calgary-based company. With a staff of 70 across Canada, including 45 in Calgary, the company has outgrown its 1st Street S.W. offices. […]

As Calgary’s Winter Olympic bid committee diligently carries out its ostensibly objective work, 2016 draws to a close with the mayor trumpeting the supposed economic benefits of playing host to the world.         The committee is set to report some interim findings next month, and again in April, before presenting its final recommendations in July on the […]

Now’s not the time to talk about changing clocks Re: “Changing clocks closer to being a thing of the past,” Dec. 17. Surely, there are more important things than setting our clocks two times a year for the government to spend time on. Health care, unemployment and crime come to mind.  I do hope when they have a […]

You’ve got to hand it to the Rachel Notley government: it is apparently committed to consulting with Albertans. The notion of scrapping the twice-yearly time change is gaining momentum, but Cheryl Oates, Notley’s press secretary, says the government wants to ensure Albertans are fully consulted before any decision is made. The premier has also promised to consult […]

All eyes were on Calgary Flames netminder Brian Elliott who, they hoped, was bound to change their fortunes. After losing two straight games following a six-game win streak, they were willing to switch things up in Monday’s clash against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Sure, the 31-year-old goalie — starting his first game […]

Calgary Flames (17-15-2)  at San Jose Sharks (19-12-1) 8:30 p.m, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet 960 The Fan Last Five Games Flames @ CoyotesW 4-2 vs. Blue Jackets L 4-1 vs. Lightning L 6-3 vs. Jets W 6-2 @ Coyotes W 2-1 (OT) Sharks @ Blackhawks L 4-1 @ Canadiens W 4-2 @ Senators W 4-3 (SO) […]

If you thought your holiday travel plans were hectic, consider Tyler Wotherspoon’s schedule. The 23-year-old blue-liner was recalled from the Stockton Heat on Dec. 8 to replace Brett Kulak who desperately needed to get into game action. He arrived just in time for the Calgary Flames game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. […]

Calgary’s controversial 6.5-kilometre network of separated bike lanes in the city’s downtown core is here to stay. Following an 18-month pilot project in which reams of data was collected, city council voted 10-4 in favour of making the $5.5 million bike network permanent late Monday following hours of questions and debate. “Council is seeing this […]

The Calgary Hitmen knew they might be getting something special when they used their first pick in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft on Jackson van de Leest. At 6-foot-6, the towering defenceman had the unique combination of size and skating that could anchor the Hitmen’s defence over the next couple of years. They weren’t necessarily […]

Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci says he’s hopeful a new deal on federal health transfers to the provinces can be reached in the new year, despite the failure of talks in Ottawa on Monday. The Trudeau government pulled billions of dollars off the negotiating table after failing to reach a long-term health-care funding agreement with frustrated […]

Riaz Mamdani and his wife, Zainool, bought a sprawling mansion in the affluent neighbourhood of Mount Royal for $2.2 million in 2000, boasting at the auction they didn’t need financing for the massive purchase. The home, which remains among the most lavish in Calgary with an assessed value of $7.9 million, was built by Albert Adrian Dick in 1912, a […]

It’s one thing to talk the talk, but walking it is an entirely different matter. The SAIT women’s volleyball team experienced that early this 2016-17 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference campaign – early enough to turn things around dramatically. A season that began at 0-3 has done a “180” and now sees the Trojans sporting a […]

The scene of an early morning shooting in the affluent neighbourhood of Mount Royal has a connection to the sinking of the Titanic. Valued at $7.94M, the home at 2211 7 St. S.W. belongs to Riaz Mandani, who was shot around 8 a.m. on Monday. But the sprawling mansion was once owned by Titanic survivors […]

The province’s police watchdog and the Alberta Police Act are in need of reform, say the mayor and a city councillor who sits on the Calgary Police Commission. Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Coun. Diane Colley-Urquhart made the comments after council spent more than two hours grilling Police Chief Roger Chaffin and Brian Thiessen, the chair […]