Community
How Mahmoud Mourra Became Northeast Calgary's Go-To Community Builder
Mahmoud Mourra, founder of YYC Muslims and father of five, has spent years organizing food drives, neighbourhood...
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Community
Calgary Marks Canada Day with Celebrations and Indigenous Calls for Reflection
Thousands of Calgarians gathered at Prince’s Island Park, Olympic Plaza, and neighbourhoods across the city to...
Community
New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge
A new $28-million multipurpose community hub has opened in Saddle Ridge, bringing a public library, health clinic,...
Community
New Public Art Installation Sparks Debate Over Cultural Sensitivity and Spending
A new $600,000 public art installation along Memorial Drive has reignited Calgary’s perennial debate over public art...
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...
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...
Local
Housing Co-Operatives See Revival in Calgary as Affordability Crisis Drives New Models
Housing co-operatives are experiencing a revival in Calgary as the affordability crisis drives residents and developers...
Community
Calgary Stampeders Clinch CFL Playoff Berth with Late-Season Surge
The Calgary Stampeders have clinched a CFL playoff berth with a dramatic late-season five-game winning streak that has...
Community
WestNet Humanitarian Services Deploys Emergency Teams to Jasper Wildfire Evacuation
WestNet Humanitarian Services (WHS) has deployed emergency response teams to evacuation centres across Alberta...
Community
Calgary Stampede 2024 Sets All-Time Attendance Record with 1.35 Million Visitors
The 2024 Calgary Stampede has closed with an all-time attendance record of 1.35 million visitors, surpassing the...
Community
Siksika Nation Celebrates as Decades-Long Boil Water Advisory Finally Lifted
Residents of Siksika Nation are celebrating after a 28-year boil water advisory was officially lifted following the...
Technology
Free Community Wi-Fi Network Launches in Northeast Calgary Neighbourhoods
Three northeast Calgary neighbourhoods now have access to free community Wi-Fi thanks to a partnership between local...