Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
Community News
Calgary, brace yourselves for a significant shift in your daily routine next week! Premier Smith has announced that back-to-work legislation, set for Monday, October 27, will officially bring an end to the ongoing teachers' strike across Alberta. This means teachers and students are poised to return to classrooms, offering
Community News
Calgary is at the centre of a groundbreaking democratic event. Yesterday, October 23, 2025, Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, approved the province's first-ever recall petition under the Recall Act, targeting Calgary-Bow MLA and Minister of Education, Demetrios Nicolaides. This decision marks a pivotal moment for
Community News
Calgary, let's talk gas prices. Many of us had our eyes peeled for that magical sub-$1 per litre mark around mid-October 2025, and yes, a few stations *did* hit those lows, marking prices not seen since 2021. But before you lament missing out, a petroleum analyst confirmed
Community News
Calgary, are you over the traffic tango? With our metro area population projected to reach 1.688 million in 2025, up 1.38% from 2024, our car-dependent reality is increasingly unsustainable. Only one percent of Calgary households are car-free, a stark contrast when 66% of central neighbourhood residents here rely
City News
Hey Calgary! Big changes are bubbling up in our city's northwest. Construction is set to kick off in Fall 2025 on the North Calgary Water Servicing project, a major infrastructure upgrade vital for our rapidly growing communities. This project is a game-changer for North Calgary, which, with areas
Crime & Safety
A tragic incident in northwest Calgary has taken a fatal turn, with a 79-year-old man now facing aggravated assault charges after an altercation that led to one man’s death. This shocking event unfolded in broad daylight, leaving many Calgarians concerned about public safety in our communities. On Tuesday, October
Community News
Calgary’s political landscape is buzzing following the October 20, 2025 municipal election, especially with a nail-biting recount underway in Ward 12. Unofficial results show Mike Jamieson of A Better Calgary Party narrowly leading Sarah Ferguson of The Calgary Party, by just 29 votes. The recount, sparked by a sufficient
Crime & Safety
Calgary’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a suspicious death in the city’s northeast, following an incident on Tuesday morning. Around 7:30 a.m. on October 22, 2024, emergency crews responded to reports of a man in medical distress near Falconridge Drive and Falconridge Close N.E. Sadly,
Crime & Safety
Calgary's Long-Haul Mantha Trial Spotlights Sex Trade Safety The prolonged trial of Richard Robert Mantha in Calgary continues to command attention, not just for its serious allegations but for its years of delays. Mantha, 60, faces 20 charges, including kidnapping, sexual assault with a weapon, administering a noxious
Community News
Calgarians are rallying behind a new petition aiming to halt public funding for Alberta's private schools, a move that could significantly reshape the landscape of local education. Initiated by Calgary high school teacher Alicia Taylor, the campaign to redirect funds to the public system officially began collecting signatures
Community News
Calgary is buzzing with political shifts as recent UCP decisions spark debate and uncertainty across the city. From an ongoing teachers' strike to independence discussions and persistent healthcare concerns, how these issues unfold will significantly impact local Calgarians. Teachers across Alberta began a province-wide strike on October 6, 2025,
Community News
Calgary high schoolers are getting a significant break as Alberta education authorities announced on October 17, 2025, that November diploma exams will be optional. This decision directly addresses the widespread disruptions caused by a province-wide teacher strike, which commenced on October 6, 2025, and led to extensive interruptions in-class learning
