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107FM / 770AM We are Calgary's breaking news and conversation station!

We post news, weather, traffic and sports information for you, as well as some fun stuff to keep you smiling, courtesy of Mornings with Sue & Andy. We also have the community covered with great talk show hosts like Shaye Ganam, Rob Breakenridge, Jock Wilson and Sports Talk with Mark Stephen. Oh, as well as evening talk with Charles Adler and late night talk with Shane Hewitt on The Shift.

"It doesn't change the process of bail at all."
16/01/2025

"It doesn't change the process of bail at all."

'The Criminal Code is dealt with by the federal government and that Criminal Code has not changed in Alberta.'

Three Alberta disability advocacy groups say they're shocked and saddened to learn the provincial government plans to ba...
15/01/2025

Three Alberta disability advocacy groups say they're shocked and saddened to learn the provincial government plans to back out of their funding contracts more than a year early.

The three groups support Albertans with intellectual and physical disabilities by connecting them with peers and helping them develop skills to advocate for themselves.

“The farmers will get hurt; the businessmen will get hurt. Just everybody gets hurt by tariffs.”
14/01/2025

“The farmers will get hurt; the businessmen will get hurt. Just everybody gets hurt by tariffs.”

As Environment Canada calls the southern Alberta precipitation forecast a coin toss, farmers are expressing concerns beyond the control of Mother Nature.

While the inferno bears similarities to the fire that ravaged the town of Jasper last summer, the ex-pat Albertans Globa...
10/01/2025

While the inferno bears similarities to the fire that ravaged the town of Jasper last summer, the ex-pat Albertans Global News spoke with say they’ve never lived through anything quite like this.

Calgarians living in the Los Angeles area describe apocalyptic scenes as wildfires continue to burn uncontrolled, destroying thousands of homes.

The UCP said the first MLA pay raise in 12 years aims to align with the province's average public service rate increase,...
09/01/2025

The UCP said the first MLA pay raise in 12 years aims to align with the province's average public service rate increase, which, if calculated today, would mean a 2.5 per cent bump.

The UCP said the first MLA pay raise in 12 years aims to align with the province's average public service rate increase, which, if calculated today, would mean a 2.5 per cent bump.

A man is accused of driving uninsured and in possession of m**h when a horrific crash occurred between a convoy of chari...
09/01/2025

A man is accused of driving uninsured and in possession of m**h when a horrific crash occurred between a convoy of charity motorcycle riders and a semi last summer in northern Alberta.

A man is accused of driving uninsured and in possession of m**h when a fatal crash occurred between a convoy of charity motorcyclists and a semi last summer in northern Alberta.

As a catastrophic wildfire situation continued to unfold in Los Angeles on Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith announced Al...
09/01/2025

As a catastrophic wildfire situation continued to unfold in Los Angeles on Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith announced Alberta is preparing to help with the natural disaster.

"Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.

The University of Calgary is embarking on a research project to remedy the long-standing concern that, for families, the...
08/01/2025

The University of Calgary is embarking on a research project to remedy the long-standing concern that, for families, there is very little that's civil about civil courts.

'It's not just a vision of a little fix to the justice system. We need to do this differently. We've got to reimagine it.'

Global Calgary chief meteorologist Tiffany Lizée joins evening newscasts in Calgary and Lethbridge
06/01/2025

Global Calgary chief meteorologist Tiffany Lizée joins evening newscasts in Calgary and Lethbridge

Global Calgary chief meteorologist, Tiffany Lizée, will share her weather expertise with viewers of Global Calgary and Global Lethbridge evening newscasts starting on January 13.

Congratulations are in order for Tom Holland and Zendaya.
06/01/2025

Congratulations are in order for Tom Holland and Zendaya.

When Zendaya was spotted wearing an enormous rock on her ring finger at the Golden Globes, people knew som**hing was up.

Four people charged after Calgary police uncover fentanyl trafficking operation
06/01/2025

Four people charged after Calgary police uncover fentanyl trafficking operation

Police say the investigation began in September and continued through the fall of 2024.

Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes lawmakers in Ottawa will force an election “at the first available opportunity” af...
06/01/2025

Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes lawmakers in Ottawa will force an election “at the first available opportunity” after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to step down from his role once his Liberal party selects a new leader.

Smith said it is a "critical time" for Canada with Donald Trump threatening tariffs against the country as he prepares to begin a new term as U.S. president.

Justin Trudeau is resigning, but how long have calls for him to do so been mounting?
06/01/2025

Justin Trudeau is resigning, but how long have calls for him to do so been mounting?

Justin Trudeau's decision to resign comes after months of calls from his MPs and years from opposition leaders to step down from the job he's held for more than nine years.

Donald Trump is once again floating the idea of Canada becoming part of the U.S.
06/01/2025

Donald Trump is once again floating the idea of Canada becoming part of the U.S.

In a post to his social media platform Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote 'many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State.'

Local news outlets report that the elephant hit Blanca Ojanguren García with its trunk.
06/01/2025

Local news outlets report that the elephant hit Blanca Ojanguren García with its trunk.

Experts said the elephant that killed Blanca García was likely stressed by the pressure of living and interacting with tourists.

When a Calgary family was returning from an early Christmas vacation on Dec. 21, the last surprise they expected was fin...
06/01/2025

When a Calgary family was returning from an early Christmas vacation on Dec. 21, the last surprise they expected was finding that their car had been stolen.

A family is without their vehicle after it was stolen from the Calgary International Airport. Overall, cart theft numbers are down, but January is a busy month for thieves.

Government data shows the number of Albertans receiving provincial income support has reached a five-year high.
06/01/2025

Government data shows the number of Albertans receiving provincial income support has reached a five-year high.

As of October, almost 57,500 residents were getting income support.

The United States battled back from a 3-1 deficit late in the second period to defeat Finland 4-3 and secure the country...
06/01/2025

The United States battled back from a 3-1 deficit late in the second period to defeat Finland 4-3 and secure the country's second-straight world junior hockey championship Sunday.

Teddy Stiga started his journey as a healthy scratch. He ended it bathed in glory with a gold medal hanging from his neck.

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Global News Radio 770 CHQR is Calgary's breaking news and conversation station!

We'll be posting news, weather, traffic and sports information for you, as well as some fun stuff to keep you smiling, courtesy of Gord Gillies. We also have the community covered with great talk show hosts like Danielle Smith, Angela Kokott, Rob Breakenridge and Sports Talk with Jock Wilson. Oh, there’s also nighttime talk with Charles Adler.