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Surge drop first game of season, losing 84-81 to Bandits

Diego Maffia sank a free throw that snapped the Calgary Surge's string of victories at three Saturday night, in a game played at the Langley Events Centre.

Diego Maffia of the Vancouver Bandits celebrates game-winning free throw Saturday against the Calgary Surge. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Bandits)

Stamps release 22 players following Lions loss in pre-season finale

The Stampeders wrapped up the CFL pre-season with a second-half comeback that fell just short Thursday night in Vancouver, then set their roster Saturday, releasing 22 players.

Calgary Stampeders' Derek Dennis is driven off the field with an injury during the first half of CFL football game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Dennis was one of 22 players released by the Stampeders Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dawgs shut out by Sylvan Lake Gulls

Okotoks got stellar pitching Friday night, but unfortunately, Sylvan Lake got even better pitching as the Gulls shut out the Dawgs 1-0.

Ty Boudreau of the Sylvan Lake Gulls tossed a complete game against the Okotoks Dawgs Friday night, striking out five in a 1-0 victory (Photo: Twitter@SylvanLakegulls)

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Understanding the deal: Critics skeptical of Calgary event centre agreement ahead of Monday’s public meeting

A public meeting will give Calgarians an inside look into the exact details of an agreement in principle that could land the city a new event centre, but critics are already skeptical of the cost breakdown.

A Monday public meeting will give Calgarians an inside look into the exact details of an agreement in principle that could land the city a new event centre, but critics are already skeptical of the cost breakdown. (File photo)

Calgary '88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

One of the men who brought the Winter Olympic Games to Calgary in 1988 has died.

Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country.

Thousands unofficially kick off summer in Calgary at 32nd annual Lilac Festival

Thousands came out to the 32nd annual Lilac Festival on Sunday to mark the unofficial start of summer in Calgary.

Dog jog raises funds for Calgary Humane Society

It seemed like everyone and their dog was out Saturday at North Glenmore Park.

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Traffic will be disrupted on Scenic Drive North Monday

Traffic will be disrupted Monday along Scenic Drive North due to a lane closure.

Young farmers, ranchers kick off 100th annual Lethbridge and District 4-H Show and Sale

Months of planning and preparation have paid off for 4-H members across the Lethbridge region as the 100th annual Lethbridge and District 4-H Show and Sale kicked off.

Repair work to disrupt Lethbridge traffic starting Monday

The east side of the intersection of Red Crow and Jerry Potts Boulevard West will be closed starting Monday.

Man in life-threatening condition after Lethbridge stabbing

A man was seriously injured in an early morning stabbing in Lethbridge's north end.

Blood Tribe woman arrested in fentanyl bust

A 28-year-old Blood Tribe woman faces charges in connection with a drug bust last month, police say.

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Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.

Flanked by Conservative Finance and Middle Class Prosperity critic Jasraj Singh Hallan and Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman and other members of Parliament, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Monday, June 5, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Conservatives call on feds to see killer Bernardo returned to maximum-security prison

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to use whatever tools it can to reverse a decision by the Correctional Service of Canada to transfer killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison.

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EXCLUSIVE | Feds providing $1.5M for increased security at Pride events across Canada

The federal government will be providing $1.5 million to Pride organizations across the country for increased security measures at parades and other events this year, CTV News has learned.

Prince Harry a no-show on first day of court showdown with British tabloid publisher

Prince Harry's phone hacking trial against the publisher of the Daily Mirror kicked off Monday without him present -- and the judge was not happy.

Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

The Canadian Transportation Agency says Flair Airlines Ltd. has the highest number of complaints per 100 flights of all the major airlines in Canada, as airlines have had a rocky recovery year with delayed and cancelled flights.

Anand: China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, U.S. ships

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Beijing acted irresponsibly on the weekend in the Taiwan Strait, where Washington says a Chinese warship forced a U.S. vessel to avoid a collision near a Canadian frigate.

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WATCH LIVE | Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

An area of land 11 times bigger than the city of Toronto burned from wildfires in the past four days -- Canada's worst spring wildfire season to date.

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.