Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
Community News
Alberta's public education system is facing a deepening crisis, with recent data revealing the province's per-student spending is the lowest in Canada. For the 2022/23 school year, Alberta allocated just $13,494 per student, significantly less than the national average of $16,579. This means
Community News
Calgary's Blue Jays faithful woke up on Sunday, November 2, 2025, to a familiar ache after the Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series last night, November 1. While the dream of a championship slipped away, the city'
Crime & Safety
Another serious incident has put downtown Calgary pedestrian safety in the spotlight. A woman was hospitalized with significant injuries Saturday, November 1, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle at approximately 2:45 p.m. She was crossing Ninth Avenue S.E. at the First Street S.E. intersection when
Community News
Calgary’s political landscape just got a major shake-up! On October 20, 2025, Calgarians elected a fresh City Council, featuring Mayor Jeromy Farkas and 14 councillors. This isn't your average council, folks. We’re looking at nine Independent members – eight councillors and our new Mayor – alongside six councillors
Sports
The Calgary Flames are in Philadelphia today, ready to face the Flyers at 5 p.m. MT. The team is aiming for a much-needed win after a frustrating 3-4 shootout loss in Ottawa. Currently at 2-9-2, the Flames are determined to avoid hitting double-digit regulation losses so early in the
Community News
Calgary families are facing a new sticker shock: pediatric COVID-19 vaccines could now cost them double. Parents are questioning the $100 administration fee per shot, especially with a recommended second dose potentially pushing the total to $200 per child. This isn't just a hypothetical; one perplexed Calgarian parent
City News
Our city, long celebrated for its robust energy sector and entrepreneurial spirit, is steadily diversifying its economic landscape, with arts and innovation playing a starring role. A recent nod to the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Arts highlights exactly why this shift is so exciting for Calgarians. In 2025,
Crime & Safety
Here's a draft incorporating the verified facts and Calgary context: A two-alarm fire ripped through Coventry Hills on September 21st, around 4:40 p.m., leaving two homes destroyed and a third potentially damaged. Calgary Fire Department crews responded swiftly to Covepark Drive NE, battling the intense blaze
Community News
Canadians are packing their bags and heading to Alberta, sparking a lively discussion across the country. A recent Reddit thread highlighted the province's magnetic pull. Economic growth is a major draw, with Alberta projected to significantly outpace the national economy in 2025. Many also praise Alberta's
Community News
Alberta's political landscape is often dynamic, but have you ever wondered how a premier could change mid-term without a provincial election? It's a rare but possible scenario thanks to the Alberta Recall Act. This legislation allows eligible voters to initiate a process to remove a Member
Community News
That familiar thrumming overhead in Calgary’s SW late at night isn’t just a helicopter; it’s the Calgary Police Service’s Helicopter Air Watch for Community Safety (HAWCS) unit, diligently working to keep our city safe. Often prompting questions from residents, these aerial patrols are a critical component
Community News
Calgarians are seeing firsthand the power of collective action right here at home. While the province grapples with significant labour disputes, our city’s municipal employees recently secured a flexible work-from-home policy. This came after Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 38 negotiated a new three-year agreement, highlighting ongoing local
