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Chinook Winds Bring Record March Temperatures to Calgary as Spring Arrives Early
A powerful Chinook system pushed temperatures in Calgary to 23°C on Wednesday, shattering the previous March 11 record...
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Opinion
Editorial: Why Local Journalism Matters More Than Ever in Alberta
The decline of local journalism across Alberta is not just a media industry problem — it is a democratic crisis that...
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City Auditor Flags $38-Million Overspend on Calgary Recreation Centre Upgrades
Calgary’s city auditor has released a damning report on cost overruns in the municipal recreation infrastructure...
Canada
Local News Organizations Receive $4.2 Million in CJC Funding to Expand Alberta Coverage
Twelve Alberta-based news organizations have received a combined $4.2 million in funding from the Canadian Journalism...
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Edmonton Police Arrest P.E.I. Man in Murder of Missing Woman, Body Believed Dumped Near Highway 2
Edmonton police arrested a P.E.I. man for murdering a woman who disappeared from Mill Woods last August. Her body is...
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Calgary Council Approves Revised Green Line LRT Alignment After Months of Debate
After months of contentious debate, Calgary City Council has approved a revised alignment for the first phase of the...
Sports
Local Youth Hockey Program Expands to Serve Indigenous Communities Across Southern Alberta
A youth hockey program based on the Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary is expanding to serve Indigenous children across four...
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Alberta and Ottawa Strike New Deal to Fast-Track Methane Emissions Cuts
Alberta and Ottawa reach agreement allowing province to set own methane regulations while requiring independent...
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Alberta Economy Set to Surge Despite Global Oil Crisis, ATB Projects
Alberta's GDP forecast jumps 0.6% as global oil crisis drives energy prices higher, though cost of living concerns...
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Draisaitl Speaks Out After Oilers Suffer Crushing Defeat to Flames
Leon Draisaitl expressed frustration after the Edmonton Oilers suffered a crushing defeat to the Calgary Flames in the...
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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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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...