Alberta Culture, Events & Local Life

Scott Roberts Is Out at Global Edmonton as Corus Cuts 28 Alberta Jobs Despite Millions in Public Money

Scott Roberts, who took over the Global Edmonton evening anchor desk from Gord Steinke in 2022, announced this week he's been let go as Corus Entertainment cuts 28 Global News jobs in Alberta, the deepest cuts anywhere in the country. The layoffs land while public money keeps flowing toward the company: Corus collected $5.4 Million from the fund Google pays under the Online News Act, and Ottawa moved just months ago to extend a journalism tax credit worth tens of millions to broadcasters. The newscasts are staying. A lot of the people who made them aren't.

Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 (Festivals, Events & More)

Calgary's summer weekend calendar is stacked. Between July 17 and 19, you can dance through the Fiestaval Latin Festival, take in Japanese food, taiko drumming and culture at Omatsuri, and fill the rest of the weekend with markets, patios and live music. Here's everything worth getting off the couch for.

Things to Do in Red Deer This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 (Westerner Days & More)

Looking for things to do in Red Deer this weekend? From July 17 to 19, Westerner Days takes over the city with pancake breakfasts, rides and rodeo action, plus purple martin condo tours at Ellis Bird Farm and hands-on beading and basket workshops. Here's your guide to the best of the weekend.

Calgary Is Getting a Live Movie Musical Dinner Experience Tonight — And It's Nothing Like a Broadway Show

Calgary, AB If you've ever wanted to belt out songs from The Greatest Showman over a plate of slow-smoked Alberta brisket, tonight is your night.