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Calgary Transit Orders 60 Electric Buses in Largest Zero-Emission Fleet Expansion
Local

Calgary Transit Orders 60 Electric Buses in Largest Zero-Emission Fleet Expansion

Calgary Transit has placed an order for 60 battery-electric buses in the largest single zero-emission vehicle...

Jennifer Blackwood · May 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals
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Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals

Affordability, job growth, and lifestyle propel Alberta's largest city to top of national ranking.

Samantha Goldstein · May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Alberta Must Conduct Environmental Assessments on Crown Land Projects
Canada

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Alberta Must Conduct Environmental Assessments on Crown Land Projects

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-3 that Alberta cannot exempt Crown land resource projects from federal...

David Chen · May 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Alberta Tenant Advocates Push for Stronger Eviction Protections Amid Housing Crisis
Alberta

Alberta Tenant Advocates Push for Stronger Eviction Protections Amid Housing Crisis

A coalition of Alberta tenant advocacy organizations has presented the provincial government with a package of proposed...

Jennifer Blackwood · May 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Federal Election 2025: Poilievre Conservatives Win Majority Government
Canada

Federal Election 2025: Poilievre Conservatives Win Majority Government

Pierre Poilievre sweeps to power with 210 seats as Liberals reduced to third-party status.

Samantha Goldstein · April 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Treaty 7 Chiefs Demand Meaningful Consultation on Proposed Southern Alberta Pipeline Expansion
Alberta

Treaty 7 Chiefs Demand Meaningful Consultation on Proposed Southern Alberta Pipeline Expansion

The chiefs of all five Treaty 7 nations have issued a joint statement demanding the Alberta Energy Regulator halt...

Michael Torres · April 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Alberta’s $15 Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny as Cost of Living Surges
Alberta

Alberta’s $15 Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny as Cost of Living Surges

Alberta’s minimum wage, frozen at $15 per hour since 2018, is facing renewed scrutiny as labour advocates argue it...

David Chen · April 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Opioid Class Action Lawsuit: Alberta Families Win Landmark $1.4 Billion Settlement
Health

Opioid Class Action Lawsuit: Alberta Families Win Landmark $1.4 Billion Settlement

Pharmaceutical companies agree to pay damages after decade-long legal battle over addiction crisis.

Samantha Goldstein · April 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Calgary Flames Clinch First Playoff Spot in Three Years, City Buzzes with Excitement
Community

Calgary Flames Clinch First Playoff Spot in Three Years, City Buzzes with Excitement

The Calgary Flames have clinched their first NHL playoff berth in three years, sparking celebrations across the city...

Michael Torres · March 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Alberta Expands School Nutrition Program to Reach 120,000 Students Facing Food Insecurity
Health

Alberta Expands School Nutrition Program to Reach 120,000 Students Facing Food Insecurity

The Alberta government has announced a major expansion of its school nutrition program, pledging $48 million annually...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
WestNet Wireless Expands Broadband to Three Indigenous Communities in Southern Alberta
Technology

WestNet Wireless Expands Broadband to Three Indigenous Communities in Southern Alberta

WestNet Wireless has completed the deployment of fixed wireless broadband networks in three southern Alberta First...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership and Becomes Canada's 24th Prime Minister
Canada

Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership and Becomes Canada's 24th Prime Minister

Former Bank of Canada governor takes helm of governing party as snap election looms.

Samantha Goldstein · March 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 2 Claims Seven Lives
Local

Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 2 Claims Seven Lives

Freezing rain and whiteout conditions cause chain-reaction crash involving 30 vehicles near Red Deer.

Samantha Goldstein · February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Alberta First Nations Launch $200-Million Indigenous Housing Strategy
Community

Alberta First Nations Launch $200-Million Indigenous Housing Strategy

A coalition of Alberta First Nations has launched a $200-million Indigenous housing strategy that aims to build 1,200...

Michael Torres · February 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Trump Imposes 25 Per Cent Tariffs
Business

Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Trump Imposes 25 Per Cent Tariffs

Alberta energy exports face devastating new duties as cross-border economic relationship frays.

Samantha Goldstein · February 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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