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AI is not that smart
I was comforted by an article I’d recently read that laid out the shortfalls of artificial intelligence (AI). In it,...
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'Every young person here has a story' — Conference for youth newcomers aims to empower kids, build community
Hundreds of youth newcomers gathered at the Power of Voice Youth Conference on Saturday, hosted by the Calgary Bridge...
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Varcoe: As April 1 deadline on Alberta-Ottawa energy pact looms, deal on methane reduction 'very close'
Deal needs to be struck on industrial carbon pricing in Alberta, a new methane reduction target and a carbon capture...
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Calgary Approves 2026 Budget with 4.4% Property Tax Increase
Calgary City Council has approved the 2026 operating and capital budget, which includes a 4.4% property tax increase...
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Reader comments, part two: What you're saying about population growth
Using land supply efficiently I have enjoyed the Herald’s pieces about population and housing growth over these...
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Panthers' A.J. Greer faces disciplinary hearing for hit on Flames' Connor Zary
Ugly incident earned Greer — who played for the Flames two seasons ago — a five-minute major for boarding, while...
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Investigation: Calgary Tenants Face Rising Renovictions as Landlords Exploit Regulatory Gaps
A WestNet News investigation has documented a growing pattern of so-called renovictions in Calgary, where tenants are...
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Deadly Cold Snap Grips Calgary as City Opens Emergency Warming Centres
An extreme cold snap has sent temperatures in Calgary plunging to −40°C with windchill, prompting the city to open...
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Calgary’s Snow Clearing Response Under Fire After Early Winter Storms Paralyze Side Streets
Calgary’s snow clearing response is facing intense criticism from residents after a series of early November storms...
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Calgary Shatters Advance Voting Record as Municipal Election Approaches
Calgary has shattered its advance voting record ahead of Monday’s municipal election, with Elections Calgary...
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Major Water Main Break Disrupts Service to 300,000 Calgary Residents
A catastrophic break in one of Calgary’s major water feeder mains has disrupted service to approximately 300,000...
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Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.