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Calgary Stampede Launches Expanded Indigenous Programming for 2023
Community

Calgary Stampede Launches Expanded Indigenous Programming for 2023

The Calgary Stampede has unveiled significantly expanded Indigenous programming for its 2023 edition, including a...

Michael Torres · July 7, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Hundreds Pack City Hall for Marathon Green Line LRT Public Hearing
Local

Hundreds Pack City Hall for Marathon Green Line LRT Public Hearing

Hundreds of Calgarians packed City Hall chambers for a marathon 14-hour public hearing on the Green Line LRT project,...

Sarah Mitchell · June 26, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Calgary Named One of World's Most Liveable Cities by Economist Intelligence Unit
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Calgary Named One of World's Most Liveable Cities by Economist Intelligence Unit

Alberta's largest city ranks seventh globally, citing safety, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Samantha Goldstein · June 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Chinook Centre Redevelopment Plan Envisions 6,000-Unit Mixed-Use Neighbourhood
Business

Chinook Centre Redevelopment Plan Envisions 6,000-Unit Mixed-Use Neighbourhood

Cadillac Fairview has unveiled plans to transform the Chinook Centre site into a massive mixed-use neighbourhood...

David Chen · June 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry: Alberta Families Say Nothing Has Changed
Community

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry: Alberta Families Say Nothing Has Changed

Four years after national inquiry's final report, advocates say all levels of government have failed to act.

Samantha Goldstein · June 3, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Danielle Smith Wins Re-election as UCP Holds Alberta
Alberta

Danielle Smith Wins Re-election as UCP Holds Alberta

Premier defies polls to secure majority government in hard-fought provincial campaign.

Samantha Goldstein · May 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM
Calgary Council Approves $18-Million Boost to Arts and Culture Funding
Community

Calgary Council Approves $18-Million Boost to Arts and Culture Funding

Calgary City Council has approved an $18-million increase to the city’s arts and culture budget, the largest such...

Sarah Mitchell · May 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Bow River Flooding Threat Returns as Spring Melt Accelerates
Local

Bow River Flooding Threat Returns as Spring Melt Accelerates

City of Calgary activates flood preparedness plan as river levels approach 2013 benchmarks.

Samantha Goldstein · May 15, 2023 at 6:30 AM
Early Wildfire Season Forces Evacuations Across Northern Alberta
Alberta

Early Wildfire Season Forces Evacuations Across Northern Alberta

Dozens of wildfires burning across northern Alberta have forced the evacuation of several communities as unseasonably...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Alberta NDP Leads Polls Ahead of Provincial Election
Alberta

Alberta NDP Leads Polls Ahead of Provincial Election

Rachel Notley's party holds steady lead as UCP faces internal divisions and voter fatigue.

Samantha Goldstein · April 10, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Rogers-Shaw Merger Approved: What It Means for Alberta Telecom Customers
Technology

Rogers-Shaw Merger Approved: What It Means for Alberta Telecom Customers

Competition Bureau concerns overridden as $26-billion deal reshapes Canadian wireless landscape.

Samantha Goldstein · April 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Calgary Schools Expand Mental Health Supports as Student Anxiety Soars Post-Pandemic
Local

Calgary Schools Expand Mental Health Supports as Student Anxiety Soars Post-Pandemic

The Calgary Board of Education is hiring 40 additional school counsellors and expanding partnerships with community...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 3, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Green Line LRT Budget Balloons to $5.5 Billion, Council Demands Answers
Local

Green Line LRT Budget Balloons to $5.5 Billion, Council Demands Answers

Calgary City Council has called an emergency committee meeting after learning that the Green Line LRT’s budget has...

Michael Torres · March 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling
Business

Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling

Central bank holds overnight rate at 4.5 per cent after fastest tightening cycle in decades.

Samantha Goldstein · March 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Calgary Police Unveil Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Partnerships
Local

Calgary Police Unveil Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Partnerships

The Calgary Police Service has released a new five-year community safety strategy that shifts resources toward...

Michael Torres · February 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM
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