Latest from Andrew Jeffrey
Advocates, experts shine light on need for more domestic violence supports in Alberta
After Calgary police investigated a pair of deaths on Sunday that it called domestic in nature, some are pointing out the need for better resources focused toward preventing domestic violence.
Warmer winters shrinking Canada's outdoor skating season
Outdoor rinks have long been a staple of Canadian winters, but each season is shrinking and becoming more unpredictable with more warm spells making it difficult to maintain the ice and keep it open.
Double homicide suspect found dead near Calgary
The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday.
Alberta's population boom is slowing but still outpacing the rest of Canada
While less people are answering the call to move to Alberta, it still led all other provinces and territories in population growth and interprovincial migration in Q3 of 2024.
Calgary expected to heat up in time for Christmas
After a cold spell earlier this week, Calgary is warming up over the weekend, with a hotter Christmas than the city has seen in more than a decade forecasted for next week.
Calgary council considering ban on stores selling pet dogs, cats and rabbits
The cost of caring for a pet and a lack of pet-friendly housing is leading to crowded shelters and more pets released into the wild, which council is working to respond to.
110 cats surrendered to Calgary Humane Society from single home
The humane society is calling for adopters, foster homes and community donations to ease the strain it's feeling on its resources and capacity
Rising costs for flattened signs lead to city review of in-street signage near schools
Roughly one third of in-street pedestrian signs installed near Calgary elementary schools have been run over or intentionally damaged, costing the city nearly a quarter of a million dollars as of September.
Analysis
Alberta's border crackdown draws support and criticism from experts, rural leaders
Despite a $29 million investment into a new police force focused on Alberta's section of the Canada-U.S. border, some experts question its practicality and effectiveness.
Alberta unveils U.S. border security plan with sheriffs, dogs and drones
The province introduced the Interdiction Patrol Team as a way to bolster security and crack down on people found to be illegally attempting to cross the border or traffic weapons or drugs.