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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...
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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...
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Calgary-Based WestNet Launches Prayer Platform Without App Downloads
WestNet Wireless introduces a browser-accessible prayer platform connecting Alberta faith communities without requiring...
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Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Challenges Public Health Efforts in Muslim Communities
Alberta health officials partner with Islamic leaders to address vaccine hesitancy in Muslim communities, focusing on...
Alberta
Southern Alberta Hit by Catastrophic Flooding as Rivers Surge Past Record Levels
Southern Alberta faces its worst flooding in decades as the Bow and Oldman rivers surge past record levels, forcing...
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Survive on $1,740 a Month: Alberta Is About to Cut Disability Benefits for 79,000 of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens
On July 1, the Alberta government plans to move 79,000 AISH recipients onto a new program that cuts benefits by $200...
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Calgary Tech Retailer Abdouexpress Launches Rare Sony FW900 Monitor Restoration Service
Calgary's Abdouexpress has launched Alberta's first dedicated Sony FW900 CRT monitor restoration service, meeting...
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Calgary-Based Abdouexpress Unveils New Logo as Part of Major Brand Refresh
Calgary delivery service Abdouexpress has unveiled a new logo as part of a comprehensive brand refresh, reflecting the...
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The Invisible Workforce: How 8 Million Unpaid Canadian Caregivers Are Quietly Holding the Economy Together
A WestNet News investigation reveals that 7.8 million Canadians provide unpaid family care worth $97.1 billion annually...
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Calgary Food Bank Demand Surges 47% as Cost of Living Bites — But Volunteers Are Stepping Up
The Calgary Food Bank reports a 47% surge in first-time clients as rising rents and grocery costs push working...
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Calgary Ranked Canada's Most Livable City in 2026: Here's What Makes It Stand Out
Calgary has been named Canada's most livable city for 2026, scoring highest across economic opportunity, housing...
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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...