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Former wife recalls 'humble' man caught in deadly gang shooting
The ex-wife of a bystander caught in a fatal gang shooting in Calgary says she is shocked by the senseless death.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:45:17 EST

Some Alberta firms will use health premium savings to benefit workers
Jan. 1 marked the end of health-care premiums in Alberta, and some employers are planning to pass on the savings to their workers.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:11:18 EST

Fate of historic planes up for debate
The City of Calgary is sponsoring two open houses this week to help determine the fate of two Second World War-era airplanes.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:22:31 EST

Calgary's 1111 art show finds new venue at 11th hour
After a two-month search, there is now a venue for an ambitious Calgary show featuring the work of 1,111 artists.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:52:19 EST

Stabbing in downtown Calgary leaves man in hospital
A 40-year-old Calgary man remained in critical but stable condition in hospital Tuesday morning after a downtown stabbing.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:56:06 EST

Small oil company lays off employees, predicts trouble for juniors
The president of a small oil company based in Calgary has laid off two employees and predicts other juniors are in "fairly serious financial trouble."
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:25:36 EST

Alberta Court of Appeal orders new trial in Courtepatte slaying
The Court of Appeal of Alberta has ordered a new trial for Joseph Laboucan, who was convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated sexual assault and kidnapping in the 2005 slaying of 13-year-old Nina Courtepatte.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:49:32 EST

House prices expected to slip nationally: Royal LePage
The Canadian real estate market is headed for a "correction" and not a crash this year, with average prices across the country expected to decline by three per cent, Royal LePage said Tuesday.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:09:18 EST

4th pipeline bombing in northeastern B.C.
A fourth explosion occurred at an EnCana Corporation natural gas facility in northeastern B.C., just east of Dawson Creek.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:32:55 EST

Teen wanted on manslaughter warrant caught after crash
An 18-year-old woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for manslaughter in Alberta has been arrested in Nova Scotia.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:52:04 EST

Stranded flyers deserve compensation, consumer group urges
The president of the Consumers' Association of Canada plans to press Transport Canada for improved protection for airline passengers after hundreds of travellers were left stranded over the holidays.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:40:43 EST

Calgary poet hits U.K. bestseller list
A Calgary poet whose book won the Griffin Poetry Prize in 2002 has scored an hit with the U.K. publication of his book, which came seven years after its release in Canada.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:55:01 EST

Charges laid in fatal New Year's Day stabbing
A second man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing of a recent immigrant from Somalia, whose death marked Calgary's first homicide of the year.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:49:51 EST

Bystander among 3 killed in Calgary restaurant shooting
A bystander fleeing gunfire in a Calgary restaurant was one of three people killed in the New Year's Day gang shooting, police confirmed Monday.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:47:34 EST

U.S. army testing Calgary video game that replicates drunk driving
A video game developed at the University of Calgary that simulates driving while drunk has attracted the attention of the U.S. army.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:51:31 EST