Michael Ranger

Toronto

Digital Content Creator at CityNews Calgary

Digital Content Creator at CKAL-TV (Calgary, AB)

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Articles

Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West Coast tanker ban and net-zero electricity regulations.
Alberta lawyer resigns licence, admits to improper relationship with complainant

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

A former Alberta Crown prosecutor has given up his law licence after he admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a complainant in a criminal case he was prosecuting. The Law Society of Alberta cited former Lethbridge Crown prosecutor Darwyn Ross for the inappropriate relationship earlier this year. A panel of law society benchers accepted Ross's resignation at a hearing today, along with an agreed statement of facts that included his admission to engaging in the relationship.
Man in custody after crash involving stolen vehicle in NE Calgary

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

One person is in custody after a collision involving a stolen vehicle in northeast Calgary on Tuesday afternoon. Calgary police say they received reports in the early afternoon of a stolen vehicle that was driving between CPS and RCMP jurisdiction. The stolen vehicle crashed into another vehicle near Country Hills Boulevard NE and Skyview Parkway NE around 1:50 p.m., according to police. The driver suffered minor injuries. One man was taken into custody.
Alberta moving decision-making to hospital level to eliminate 'bureaucratic vortex'

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

The province says it is cutting through bureaucracy in an effort to get better outcomes for patients in hospitals across Alberta. In a release on Tuesday, the UCP government announced "hospital based leadership" as part of the overhaul of healthcare, saying what works in facilities in Calgary or Edmonton doesn't always work in places like Peace River or Camrose.
Calgary police warn of surge in break-ins while homeowners sleep

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

Calgary police are warning residents of a surge in break-and-enters in the city that are occurring overnight while homeowners are asleep. In a Monday release, police say they have heard from more than 30 people in the last several weeks whose homes were broken into. Police add that most of the break-and-enters occurred between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. while residents were at home sleeping.
Police investigating man's death following assault in NE Calgary

1 week ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

By Michael Ranger Police are trying to determine how a man died after a reported assault in northeast Calgary over the weekend, and are looking to speak with anyone who has information. Calgary police say emergency crews were called to a home on Rundlehorn Drive NE near 22 Avenue NE for reports of an assault. Officers arrived to find a man in medical distress. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
'TACO Trump' sign among ways Calgarians welcoming G7 leaders

2 weeks ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

With the G7 set to start Sunday, some Calgarians are welcoming world dignitaries in interesting ways. A sign seen on Friday plastered onto a bus shelter in the city's Beltline read "New Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco. Only at Taco Hell."It appears to be a dig at U.S. President Donald Trump, using the label some investors have given him, TACO, which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out.
Alberta to start charging for COVID-19 vaccines in the fall

2 weeks ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

Alberta will begin charging most residents for COVID-19 vaccines later this year. Starting in the fall, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program and any people who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will need to pay for the shot. The province says the change follows changes to the federal COVID-19 vaccine procurement process, where provinces are now responsible for buying their own COVID-19 vaccines for residents.
Calgary plane spotters ready cameras for G7 arrivals

2 weeks ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

With Alberta playing host to the upcoming G7 leaders' summit, there's a buzz over Calgary skies as support aircraft for the event start landing at the city's airport - and plane spotters are taking it all in. Aircraft enthusiasts equipped with cameras in-hand are hoping to capture an image or video of a Blackhawk Helicopter, an Osprey, a fighter jet, or possibly even Air Force One.
Injured Humboldt Broncos player walks again using exoskeleton

2 weeks ago | calgary.citynews.ca | Michael Ranger

It's been seven years since the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed 16 lives and injured 13 othersOn Thursday, former Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki, took his first solo steps thanks to the world's most advanced exoskeleton. The new technology from Human in Motion Robotic's is called the XoMotion device. It was put on display at Calgary's Synaptic Spinal Cord Injury and Neuro Rehabilitation Centre and aims to help people with spinal injuries.