Today's top headlines from CBC Calgary

Today's top headlines from CBC Calgary - 2025-05-01

Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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Acute Care Alberta extends contract with private surgery clinic at centre of conflict of interest probes

April 30 , 2025 at 07:02:25 p.m. MDT • :

The Alberta agency overseeing acute care has granted a six-month contract extension to a private surgical clinic whose previous provincial government contracts are the subject of several ongoing probes

Health teams scramble to contain spread of measles in central and southern Alberta

April 30 , 2025 at 04:46:28 p.m. MDT • :

Calling the measles outbreaks "concerning," the medical officer of health for central Alberta says a flurry of work is going on behind the scenes to rein in cases and prevent deaths.

Canmore man who shot at police with a 3D-printed gun gets 7½ years in prison

April 30 , 2025 at 04:07:39 p.m. MDT • :

A Canmore man who shot at police and was then struck in the face by the officer's return fire has been handed a prison sentence of seven years and six months.

Alberta overhauls election laws to allow corporate donations, change referendum thresholds

April 29 , 2025 at 03:37:45 p.m. MDT • :

The Alberta government wants to bring back corporate and union political donations, eliminate vouching for a voter's identity at election polling stations, and lower the threshold for recalls and referendums.

Calgary OKs cannabis sales at adults-only festivals and events

April 30 , 2025 at 02:53:25 p.m. MDT • :

The amendment to the Business Licence Bylaw permits temporary cannabis sales at adult-only entertainment events and trade shows, and prioritizes Calgary-based retailers, according to a release from the city.

April 29 , 2025 at 03:03:59 p.m. MDT • :

Social media 'finfluencer' breached Alberta's security laws, says watchdog

April 29 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

The evidence so far and what's next at sex assault trial of 5 ex-world junior hockey players in London, Ont.

April 30 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

An energy superpower? Oilpatch skeptical of Carney's support for the sector

April 26 , 2025 at 09:42:44 a.m. MDT • :

1 dead, another injured after large fight in downtown Calgary neighbourhood

April 29 , 2025 at 02:17:50 p.m. MDT • :

Calgary election results leave disappointed voters on both sides

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April 30 , 2025 at 03:48:53 p.m. MDT • :

Activist investor hasn't cleared bar to take control of Parkland board, says advisory firm

April 29 , 2025 at 03:31:41 p.m. MDT • :

MP-elect Corey Hogan hoped for more Liberals in Calgary

April 30 , 2025 at 02:20:29 p.m. MDT • :

'There's an investigation': NHL player's text shown at sex assault trial of ex-world junior teammates

January 26 , 2024 at 12:00:00 a.m. MST • :

The 'big shift' meets the 'breaking point'

April 28 , 2025 at 03:54:47 p.m. MDT • :

Crown seeks electronic monitoring for man who kidnapped, raped teen as prison term ends

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