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Auto Theft in Calgary Hits Record High: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Vehicle
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Auto Theft in Calgary Hits Record High: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Vehicle

Calgary police report a record 3,847 vehicle thefts in 2025, representing a 47% increase as organized crime groups use...

Michael Torres · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary's Film Industry Lands Three Major Productions Worth $180 Million
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Calgary's Film Industry Lands Three Major Productions Worth $180 Million

Three major film productions worth $180 million have chosen Calgary as their filming location, creating over 2,400 jobs...

David Chen · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary Small Businesses Report Best Q1 in Five Years Despite Tariff Uncertainty
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Calgary Small Businesses Report Best Q1 in Five Years Despite Tariff Uncertainty

Calgary small businesses achieved their strongest Q1 performance in five years with 78% reporting increased revenue....

David Chen · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Massive Solar Farm Near Brooks Will Power 35,000 Alberta Homes
Alberta

Massive Solar Farm Near Brooks Will Power 35,000 Alberta Homes

A 180-megawatt solar farm near Brooks, Alberta, has begun operations, capable of powering 35,000 homes and representing...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Lemon Vehicles on the Rise: How Alberta Buyers Can Protect Themselves
Alberta

Lemon Vehicles on the Rise: How Alberta Buyers Can Protect Themselves

Alberta sees 34% increase in defective vehicle complaints as consumers face growing threat from undisclosed mechanical...

Jennifer Blackwood · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary Airport Breaks Passenger Record With 20 Million Travellers in 2025
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Calgary Airport Breaks Passenger Record With 20 Million Travellers in 2025

YYC Calgary International Airport welcomed over 20 million passengers in 2025, breaking previous records and...

Michael Torres · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Alberta's Craft Brewery Boom: 40 New Breweries in Two Years, but Consolidation Looms
Alberta

Alberta's Craft Brewery Boom: 40 New Breweries in Two Years, but Consolidation Looms

Alberta's craft brewing industry has exploded with 40 new breweries opening in two years, but industry experts warn...

David Chen · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Odometer Fraud Costs Canadian Car Buyers $1 Billion a Year: How to Spot It
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Odometer Fraud Costs Canadian Car Buyers $1 Billion a Year: How to Spot It

Canadian car buyers lose $1 billion annually to odometer fraud affecting 450,000 transactions. Experts reveal warning...

Sarah Mitchell · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary Co-Working Spaces See 60% Occupancy Surge as Remote Workers Seek Community
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Calgary Co-Working Spaces See 60% Occupancy Surge as Remote Workers Seek Community

Calgary's co-working spaces report 60% occupancy surge as remote workers seek professional environments and community...

Michael Torres · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary Construction Crane Count Hits All Time High With 62 Active Projects
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Calgary Construction Crane Count Hits All Time High With 62 Active Projects

Calgary's construction boom reaches unprecedented heights with 62 active crane projects, marking the highest count in...

David Chen · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Flood of Rebuilt Title Vehicles Entering Alberta Market Raises Safety Concerns
Alberta

Flood of Rebuilt Title Vehicles Entering Alberta Market Raises Safety Concerns

A 47 per cent increase in rebuilt title vehicle registrations has consumer advocates warning Alberta buyers to exercise...

Michael Torres · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary Food Truck Industry Booms With 280 Licensed Operators
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Calgary Food Truck Industry Booms With 280 Licensed Operators

Calgary's food truck industry has exploded to 280 licensed operators, representing a 40 per cent increase from 2024....

Jennifer Blackwood · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary Stampede 2026 Economic Impact Expected to Exceed $600 Million
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Calgary Stampede 2026 Economic Impact Expected to Exceed $600 Million

The Calgary Stampede is projected to generate over $600 million in economic impact for Calgary in 2026, representing a...

Sarah Mitchell · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Alberta's Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage Crisis as Retirements Surge
Alberta

Alberta's Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage Crisis as Retirements Surge

Alberta's trucking industry faces an 8,000-driver shortage as retirements surge and fewer young workers enter the...

Michael Torres · March 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Calgary's Restaurant Scene Ranks Among Top 5 in North America for Growth
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Calgary's Restaurant Scene Ranks Among Top 5 in North America for Growth

Calgary's restaurant industry has secured a spot among the top five fastest-growing culinary markets in North America,...

David Chen · March 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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