Salim Valji

The City of Calgary is hosting four watch parties for the upcoming World Cup, with three at Eau Claire Plaza. Team Canada takes on Bosnia in its first game on Friday.

Team Canada takes on Bosnia in its first game Friday

Some bikers say revving is a matter of safety; motorcycle society president disagrees

Carson Carels and Joe Iginla have different back stories, but share a common goal

Two of the newest Flames prospects, Carson Carels and Joe Iginla, took very different paths to getting drafted by the team in the recent NHL draft. Carels was raised on a farm in Manitoba, while Iginla grew up immersed in the game thanks to his father, Jarome.

Alberta has some key differences in terms of advertising and responsible gaming regulations

Albertans can now bet on sports and online casinos using third-party operators. As of Monday, 22 private operators have been approved to work in Alberta. The new legislation comes with rules on advertising and safe gambling initiatives.

Some feel province isn't doing enough to support problem gamblers, limit advertising

As of Monday, gambling is now legal in Alberta through private operators. The province wants to tax revenue that would otherwise go to offshore platforms, but some people worry that an increase in gambling ads and conversation could be problematic for people who struggle with gambling addictions.

On July 13, Alberta officially opened its market to external providers