Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
Community News
Alberta Health Services is officially trimming the fat in its corporate offices, confirming the elimination of 400 total positions—including 100 current employees and 300 vacant roles—in departments like IT, Finance, and HR. This isn't just routine budget slashing; it's the direct fallout from Premier
Community News
Heads up, Calgary! Premier Danielle Smith has drawn a firm line in the sand: the historic province-wide teachers’ strike is facing a government ultimatum, not a handshake agreement. As of October 17th, schools remain closed. Premier Smith did not announce a deal; she stated that if the dispute isn'
Community News
Hold onto your hats, Calgary! The cost of two crucial new interchanges in our deep south – 194 Avenue S.E. and 210 Avenue S.E. – has officially hit a substantial $260 million. These aren't just any roads; they're vital gateways for thousands of future residents in
City News
Here is one that comes from the Calgary Police Service! Calgary witnessed its third pedestrian fatality in just 24 hours on Thursday, Oct. 16, when an elderly woman was struck by a car in Woodlands. At around 8:30 p.m., the victim was crossing Woodpark Boulevard S.W. at
Community News
In a move that has Calgarians checking their calculators, the City has officially proposed a 3.6% overall property tax revenue increase for 2026. But for homeowners, the bottom line is a hefty average 5.4% residential property tax hike next year. This preliminary budget, released just weeks before the
Community News
Hey Calgary! Crime is the topic dominating this election season, but the statistics tell a fascinating story—and reveal why you feel the way you do. According to the latest data from the Calgary Police Service (CPS) dashboard, overall crime rates—driven by significant drops in property incidents like break-ins
Business
Hey Calgary! Ever wonder what actually stuck from the great 2020 disruption? Five years later, our workplaces aren’t just adapting—they’re being strategically redesigned. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is spotlighting the new era of work, confirming what many of us already feel: the old post-COVID mindset of
Community News
Hey Calgary! A major immigration enforcement action at the Event Centre worksite has sparked a serious community discussion. Yesterday, October 15, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), backed by the Calgary Police Service, conducted a surprise operation at the site of our new Event Centre construction. This was a
Community News
Hey Calgary! Ever spent hours in an ER with nothing but a stiff chair for company? You're not alone. And one Calgarian is making sure Premier Smith hears about it. A recent open letter from Frank Fu, a local resident, has thrown a spotlight on a surprisingly critical
Community News
With the final votes being cast next week, Calgarians are buzzing over who will lead our city for the next term. Mark your calendar for Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025! Incumbent Mayor Jyoti Gondek, who made history in 2021, is running on her record of pushing affordable housing and
City News
Hey Calgary! Big news for youth mental health is coming tomorrow! While we saw the media advisory drop today (October 15), the actual announcement is set for October 16 right here in Calgary. The Honourable Marjorie Michel, our Federal Minister of Health, will hold a major press conference to announce
Business
Hey Calgary, big moves are happening next door, and they mean serious business for our tech future! Today, the Government of Canada announced it is investing over $2.3 million in New Media Manitoba to boost their cutting-edge interactive digital media sector. While the money is heading east to Winnipeg,
