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Sherwood Park Woman, 22, Charged in Anthony Henday Crash That Killed Calgary Father Helping His Daughter Change a Tire
Nataly Tucci, 43, Killed in Highway 401 Crash in Whitby; Sister Calls for Tougher Impaired Driving Penalties
Calgary’s $1.22B Scotia Place Hits Major Milestone as Roof Stands on Its Own Ahead of 2027 Opening
Edmonton Is Getting Ice Bumper Cars as Hawrelak Park Adds a New Winter Attraction
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Edmonton Is Getting Ice Bumper Cars as Hawrelak Park Adds a New Winter Attraction
Edmonton is getting ice bumper cars. Hawrelak Recreation Co. says the ride is “coming soon” to Hawrelak Park, as skating returns to the renovated park this winter. Prices, age limits and an opening date haven’t been announced, but rides like it elsewhere suggest what to expect. Here’s what’s confirmed, how ice bumper cars work and what else is on Hawrelak’s winter calendar, including Silver Skate in February.
Edmonton’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Organizer Files for Bankruptcy: “I Am Deeply Sorry,” Founder Says
The Edmonton company behind the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has filed for bankruptcy. “I am deeply sorry for the uncertainty and hardship this creates,” founder Mike Anderson said. Fans are still waiting on refunds for a storm-cancelled Matt Rife show, a Halifax food truck is owed more than $20,000, and 2027 tickets were already sold. Here’s how it got here, and what ticket holders can do now.
“We’re Not Going to Toronto”: Connor McDavid’s Wife Lauren Responds to Maple Leafs Speculation
Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle McDavid had a blunt message for Leafs fans reading into her Toronto sweater: “We’re not going to Toronto. I’m sorry to break it to you.” It’s the second time this fall her clothing brand has set off McDavid rumours. He’s signed in Edmonton through 2027-28, he’s on a 20-game point streak, and on Saturday he plays in Toronto, as the visiting Oilers captain.
Calgary Spotlight
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11 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend: November 13–15, 2026 (Grey Cup, ZOOLIGHTS & More)
Calgary hosts the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday, Edmonton vs Montreal at McMahon, with a free family zone and drone shows at Stampede Park before it. ZOOLIGHTS turns 30 and opens Friday, and the Spruce Meadows Christmas Market opens the same day. Eleven things to do in Calgary over November 13 to 15, 2026, with times, addresses and costs.
Calgary’s $1.22B Scotia Place Hits Major Milestone as Roof Stands on Its Own Ahead of 2027 Opening
All four temporary towers holding up Scotia Place’s roof are gone, and the roof of Calgary’s new Flames arena now carries itself. It’s built to hold four times the concert gear the Saddledome can, with a retractable scoreboard, a 1,000-seat community rink and a permanent home for the Red Lot. Premier Danielle Smith and Mayor Jeromy Farkas toured the site this week, less than a year before its fall 2027 opening.
Calgary's Proposed 2027 Budget Has a 15% Property Tax Hike: What It Would Cost You
Calgary’s proposed budget would add about $37 a month in municipal property tax for a typical home, plus $16 for water and waste. Alberta’s education tax cut should take back about $10 a month. Here’s what the 15% increase really means for your bill, where the money would go and how to weigh in before council votes.
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Alberta Students Will Need Fewer Math, Science and Humanities Credits to Graduate Under New Rules Starting in 2028
Alberta is changing what it takes to graduate high school. Students will still need 100 credits, but required core courses drop from 56 credits to 47. Gym, wellness and financial literacy become mandatory through Grade 12, and some students could finish without English 30 or a senior science. It starts with Grade 10 in fall 2028. Here’s what changes, which kids are affected and why teachers are pushing back.
Woman and Two Children Killed in Highway 16 Crash Near Kitscoty, Alberta; Third Child Critical
A 37-year-old Vermilion woman and two children, aged five and nine, have died after their SUV was struck by a semi-truck on Highway 16 near Kitscoty, Alberta. An eight-year-old who was also in the SUV remained in critical condition in Friday’s police update. RCMP say the SUV was crossing the highway at Range Road 14 Thursday evening. Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors, and the investigation continues.
Alberta Has Canada’s Cheapest Gas, Nearly 29 Cents Below the National Average
Alberta drivers are getting some relief at the pump, with the province posting Canada’s lowest regular gasoline price in a November 11 comparison. The 13-cent provincial fuel tax remains paused through December, and some motorists say they’re finally filling their tanks again. Others are asking why prices vary so much between communities—and why diesel still costs considerably more.
Alberta Man, 19, From Grande Prairie Area Charged With Luring B.C. Girl He Allegedly Met on Roblox
A 19-year-old man from Beaverlodge, in Alberta’s Grande Prairie area, faces four charges after allegedly meeting a B.C. girl on Roblox and moving their conversations to Snapchat. Police allege the messages became sexual and the girl was coerced into sharing explicit images and videos. Her parents discovered the messages and contacted Kelowna RCMP, prompting a joint investigation with Alberta officers.
Alberta’s New Moraine Lake Licence Plates Are Here: What They Cost and Whether You Need One
Alberta’s new Moraine Lake licence plate is now at registries. It’s optional. Switching costs $35 anytime, or $15 when you renew your registration, and it’s free for new registrations and damaged plates. You’ll get a new plate number. Here’s what it costs, whether you need one, why it says “Strong and Free” and how it changed from what was first promised.
Parks Canada Ends Banff’s 55-Year Search and Rescue Dog Program. Avalanche Groups Want It Back
Parks Canada has ended its search and rescue dog program in Banff National Park after 55 years. Its last dog, a German shepherd named Leroy, tracked 156 people and found 57 lost in the wilderness over seven years. Avalanche rescue groups want the program restored before winter, saying dogs find buried people faster and keep rescuers safer. Parks Canada says search and rescue will continue in other ways.
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Most Canadians Unwilling to Accept a U.S. Trade Deal That Keeps Tariffs, Nanos Poll Finds
Most Canadians aren’t backing a U.S. trade deal that leaves tariffs in place. Support has fallen to 33.3 per cent, from 41 per cent in August 2025, a Nanos poll reported by CTV News finds. Talks are moving again and Canada just closed new deals in Asia. But the U.S. still buys 70 per cent of Canadian exports, businesses are holding back investment, and Canada’s own counter-tariffs are hitting phones and game consoles before Christmas.
Canada Offers “Full Assistance” to the U.S. as FAA Outage Grounds Flights for More Than Four Hours
Canada offered the FAA its “full assistance,” including room for U.S.-bound planes, after a communications failure halted American departures for more than four hours Friday. The offer came in the middle of a bitter trade war, with 50 per cent tariffs looming and 51st-state talk still in the air. The ground stop has lifted, but Calgary cancelled all of Friday’s U.S. flights and delays continue into the weekend.
FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop After Communications Outage: What Canadian Travellers Need to Know
The FAA halted departures at airports across the U.S. on Friday after a communications failure hit the centres that guide planes between cities. Calgary is holding U.S.-bound flights, Pearson and Montreal have suspended them, and nearly 7,000 U.S. flights are delayed or cancelled. Canada’s air traffic system is working normally, but delays could last into the weekend. Here’s what happened and what to check before you fly.
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Popular Montreal Salad Chain Mandy's Is Coming to Calgary on Nov. 9, but There's No Restaurant Yet
Edmonton’s Newest Yemeni Coffee House, Bon Arabica, Is Now Open: Menu, Prices and Location
Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists
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