Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she stepped in today to fix a “glitch” that saw Indigenous Peoples erased from her official statement marking the province’s 121st birthday. Within an hour of sending Alberta Day statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples, the government sent an update removing the sentence in its English version. Smith says public servants made the move, and...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
Victim identified in deadly weekend shooting in NE Calgary
Calgary police have identified the victim of a shooting in the city’s northeast over the weekend and say they are still looking for suspects. Police say they responded to reports of shots fired at a plaza near Cornerstone Blvd and Country Hills Blvd NE, shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday. Officers arrived to find one...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
79‑year‑old man killed in rear‑end crash on Crowchild Trail
An elderly man is dead following a rear‑end crash on Calgary’s Crowchild Trail last month. Calgary police say the collision occurred in the southbound lanes of Crowchild near 32 Avenue NW on Aug. 22. According to police, a 79‑year‑old man driving a 2015 BMW suddenly slowed in his lane. A 2024 Toyota Tacoma travelling behind...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
Impaired rideshare driver pulled off road, open alcohol found in vehicle: Calgary police
A Calgary rideshare driver has been pulled off the road after police say they failed roadside alcohol tests during a traffic stop last week. Calgary police say officers stopped a minivan on Wednesday after witnessing an illegal U‑turn at Rangeview Boulevard and Magnolia Street SE. During the stop, officers noted signs of impairment and conducted...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
Man charged after high‑speed chase through SW Calgary
A man is facing multiple charges after a stolen truck sped through several southwest Calgary neighbourhoods last month while fleeing from police. Calgary police say the chase began around 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 22, when a woman on Stonehaven Road SW in the community of Southwood reported a suspicious truck parked nearby. The woman also...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026Press Release
Thrive Life Center and EESystem™ Featured by Vogue Philippines in Exploration of Light, Energy, and Modern Wellness
Thrive Life Center, home to the first EESystem center in the Philippines, has been featured by Vogue Philippines in an in-depth wellness article examining the Energy Enhancement System, its origins, the experience inside an EESystem room, and the developing scientific conversation surrounding light- and energy-based wellness technologies. MUNTINLUPA, PHILIPPINES – September 1st, 2026— Thrive Life...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026Press Release
The Grand Self Documentary Invites Audiences to Explore Human Potential, Self-Discovery, and the Illusion of Separation
The Grand Self: Dissolving the Illusion of Separation is inviting audiences around the world to experience a feature-length documentary centered on one fundamental question: Who are we beneath the beliefs, conditioning, and identities we have accumulated throughout our lives? The film follows a personal journey of self-discovery while incorporating perspectives from a diverse international collection...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
Calgary man accused in $164 million investing fraud
A Calgary man is accused of bilking over 1,000 investors out of more than $164 million in a large-scale Ponzi scheme. RCMP say Craig Michael Thompson, aged 49, was arrested and charged with two counts of fraud and a single count of laundering proceeds of crime on July 31. Police allege that after receiving funds...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
Education system focus of Premier Smith news conference in Calgary
Alberta’s premier and education minister will discuss the province’s education system in Calgary Tuesday, in the midst of ongoing concerns by teachers of overcrowded classrooms and classroom complexity. According to a government news release, the political leaders plan to “highlight education investments and initiatives heading into the 2026-27 school year.” The event will include the...
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September 1, 2026September 1, 2026News
Deadly shooting in NE Calgary, one killed
Calgary Police are investigating a shooting which took place in the city’s northeast and is believed to be targeted. Police say they responded to reports of shots fires on Cornerstone Blvd near Country Hills Blvd NE, shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday. Officers arrived to find one man dead. At this time, CPS believe the...