Rukhsar Ali

Journalist

Rukhsar Ali is a multiplatform reporter with experience in radio, podcasts, television, and digital. She is a recipient of the 2023 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship and holds a master of journalism from Carleton University and an honours bachelor of arts in English Literature from the University of Calgary. You can reach her at rukhsar.ali@cbc.ca.

Latest from Rukhsar Ali

'Curiously isolated' butterfly species discovered in Waterton Lakes National Park

Hidden away in an area of Waterton Lakes National Park, little greyish brown butterflies are now being recognized as a new species known as Satyrium curiosolus, or the curiously isolated hairstreak.

New potential measles exposure in southern Alberta including Calgary: AHS

AHS has issued a public alert after being notified of additional confirmed measles cases in Alberta's south health zone. Certain locations in Calgary, Rocky View Country, Lethbridge, Coaldale and Taber may have been exposed to the virus.

Underused downtown office building being converted to U of C classrooms

Downtown Calgary's 801 Seventh Avenue SW, formerly known as the Nexen Building, is being converted from office spaces to University of Calgary classrooms after the tower has sat virtually empty for about six years.

Group saves native plants from being bulldozed, gives them 2nd chance in Fish Creek Park

A Calgary group is leading the effort to restore native plants to Fish Creek Provincial Park — by rescuing them from private development sites.

From the West Bank to Western Canada: How these Palestinian goods made their way to Calgary — just in time

A Calgary bakery received its first shipment of Palestinian olives, oil and Nabulsi cheese after weeks of delays due to the war.
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Calgary's Hudson's Bay building was more than just a store. These photos reveal its rich social history

The Hudson’s Bay Company is closing all but six stores in Canada, but its building on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary leaves a landmark of its legacy.

Calgary Transit reduces CTrain service on weekends and public holidays

According to a city news release, the pilot project, which began on March 22, is part of an effort to optimize the CTrain's weekend service, as well as reduce energy consumption and maintenance. 

2 people dead after Friday avalanches in Alberta: RCMP

Alberta police responded to two separate fatal avalanche incidents on Friday afternoon, near Lake Louise and Mount Black Prince in Kananaskis, respectively.

Elevated avalanche risk in Banff National Park and K Country due to heavy snowfall

Mountain safety officials in Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country are among those putting out warnings about elevated avalanche danger.

Experts warn snowpack lower than last year in parts of Alberta

The province's early data shows lower than normal snowpack levels in the Eastern Slopes, as experts warn of drought conditions worse than last year.