In November 1977 , the Calgary station was opened with Bob Quinn as its first news director . He expanded coverage in Alberta and was instrumental in the network 's coverage of the Kosmos 954 satellite crash in the Northwest Territories in January 1978 and the crash of Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314 in Cranbrook , BC a few weeks later . Reporter Bill Pringle was the first journalist at the crash scene . Calgary coverage centered on local news and the booming Alberta energy sector . The Calgary and Edmonton reporters joined forces to broadcast the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton . The Calgary stationed featured numerous local features reflecting the skills on the staff and balanced network 's national approach . Calgary and Edmonton produced a regional afternoon newscast , " Alberta Today " . It was often co-anchored by Cliff Oginski in Edmonton and Calgary 's Bill Pringle
Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314
Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314
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