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Springbank Dam clears major hurdle, leaving residents with uncertain future

The project was a direct response to the floods of 2013, which caused more than $5 billion in damage. Another lower cost mitigation option was proposed for McLean Creek, but that was turned down in 2015 by then-Premier Jim Prentice's PC government.

24-year-old ultra marathon runner Skylar Roth-MacDonald grew up playing soccer, but now he's putting his stamina to the test by running across Canada. (Supplied/Christopher Sookrah)

'It's phenomenal really': Alberta man running across Canada for mental health

Most runners train between 12 to 20 weeks to run a single 42-kilometre marathon. But compare that to 24-year-old ultra marathon runner Skylar Roth-MacDonald's current journey, and a single marathon seems like child's play.

Yeamet Obong, 22, is wanted by police and is considered dangerous, so the public should contact police immediately if he is seen. (Supplied)

Wanted man believed to be in Calgary, police say

Calgary police say a man, who is wanted on several firearms and drug charges, is likely within city limits and officials are looking for the public's help to find him.

'They have to be at peace:' Whereabouts of remains of 39 children’s bodies still unknown at Dunbow Industrial School

The search continues to identify the bodies of children found buried near the former Dunbow Industrial School. To date, 34 children have been named, but dozens of other bodies are still missing.

ICU physician Dr. Steven Roy has created an award-winning device that allows ventilators to be split four ways.

Calgary ICU doctor's ventilator design wins international award for new medical devices

A Calgary company founded by an ICU physician is being recognized with an international Red Dot Design Award for creating a medical device that allows a single ventilator to be safely used by up to four patients at once.

Calgary Board of Education adopts policy on changing names of schools

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) approved a policy this week that will guide the board going forward on how to change the names of public schools.

Calgary police are searching for a man accused of uttering racial slurs directed at a woman in the downtown area. (Calgary police handout)

Hate crime suspect sought by Calgary police

Calgary police have released photos of a suspect in an alleged hate crime in the downtown area earlier this month.

'She’s my lifeline': Service dog refused entry at southern Alberta farmers' market

A southern Alberta woman is attempting to raise awareness to the rights owners of service dogs have after she was asked to leave a farmers' market in Nanton, Alta. over the weekend.

The Mustard Seed in desperate need of bottled water ahead of heat wave

With scorching temperatures forecasted this weekend and into next week, The Mustard Seed is hoping Calgarians will step up and donate bottles of water to assist the city's most vulnerable.