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UCP holds narrow lead with upcoming election set to be political horserace: ThinkHQ

A new political poll crafted by ThinkHQ Public Affairs says if an election were held in Alberta today, voters would be split on who should form the next government.

Show-home window shattered in possible drive-by shooting in northeast Calgary

It happened at a show home owned by Jayman at 68th Street and Corner Meadows Way N.E. just before 6 p.m. on Monday.

A possible drive-by shooting happened at a show home owned by Jayman at 68th Street and Corner Meadows Way N.E. just before 6 p.m. on Monday.

New city committee will focus on building fieldhouse in Foothills Athletic Park

A new committee to be officially created next month will hope to push a proposal for a new fieldhouse in Calgary across the finish line.

An illustration, created in 2019, depicts the layout of the proposed fieldhouse for the Foothills Athletic Park. (Supplied)

Banff National Park cave creature exists 'no where else': Parks Canada

Castleguard Cave is located about 170 kilometres north of the Cave and Basin Historic Site.

No 'n' in Bridgeland: Calgary sign takes another hit

The sign that promotes the inner-city neighbourhood of Bridgeland is missing another letter.

University of Lethbridge will not host scheduled lecture by controversial guest speaker

The University of Lethbridge, following a great deal of pushback from students and members of the public, says it will not provide space for a planned lecture from a controversial guest speaker.

Appeal allowed for Calgary dangerous offender's indeterminate sentence

A Calgary man who was convicted of aggravated assault in connection with a vicious machete attack in 2017 has been granted an appeal over his sentence.

Medicine Hat police score biggest fentanyl seizure in city’s history

Police say a search turned up about three kilograms of fentanyl, some methamphetamine, two rifles, a semi-automatic shotgun and about $3,200 in cash.

RCMP warn of snow and ice-covered QEII Highway north of Calgary

RCMP are warning motorists to travel with caution on the QEII Highway north of Calgary due to slippery driving conditions.

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Girl, 6, dies after T-bar lift incident at Quebec ski resort

A six-year-old girl died in hospital Sunday night after being involved in an incident at the Val-Saint-Côme ski resort in Lanaudiere. Quebec police are investigating, though details into the event are not yet known. Officers indicated that it involved a T-bar lift, but they were not able to say more.

A six-year-old girl has died after an accident involving a T-bar at the Val-Saint-Come ski resort in Que. (Scott Prouse/CTV News)

'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley,' has died, her family said Monday.

Why adding a bit of milk to your morning coffee might be good for you

Adding some milk to your morning coffee may boost the body's anti-inflammatory response, new research out of Denmark shows.

A short-lived 'punch in the face' cold snap is coming for Eastern Canada

The beginning of February is expected to bring Arctic-like temperatures across much of Eastern Canada, thanks to frigid air from the polar vortex. The cold snap will descend on Eastern Canada this week, with temperatures becoming seasonable again on Sunday. In between, much of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada can expect the coldest days yet this winter.

Late Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women, says non-profit he founded

A report commissioned by a non-profit organization founded by the late Jean Vanier says the Canadian sexually abused 25 women during his decades with the group.