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Jordan Scott

Jordan Scott

Calgary

Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.

Funding Alert: Tackling Calgary's Overdose Crisis

Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund is back for 2025, ready to support communities battling the toxic drug and overdose crisis. Organizations have until November 4, 2025, to apply for funding. The focus: urgent needs and rapid response readiness. This is crucial for Calgary, where frontline services work tirelessly against

Wilder Institute Puts Calgary on the Conservation Map!

Calgary's Wilder Institute is turning heads at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Congress on October 14, 2025, by highlighting their unique human-centered approach to conservation. Known for its leadership in sustainable practices, Calgary adds another feather to its cap as the Institute showcases strategies that

Rezoning, Roads, and Responsibility: The Issues Steering Calgary’s Vote

The 2025 election isn’t just about personalities—it’s about policies that hit home. At the center is the controversial “blanket rezoning” initiative, designed to boost housing density city-wide. For some, it’s a necessary fix for affordability. For others, it’s an attack on community character and property

Party Lines and Power Plays: The Dawn of Calgary’s Municipal Parties”

For the first time in Calgary’s history, political parties are officially part of the municipal ballot. Thanks to Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act (2024), slates can now campaign under banners like Communities First or The Calgary Party. While most candidates remain independent, party-backed contenders gain two major

Calgary’s Election Crossroads: A City Ready for Change

Calgary’s 2025 municipal election is shaping up as one of the city’s most unpredictable races in decades. With nearly 60% of residents believing the city’s on the “wrong track,” this campaign feels less like a choice between candidates and more like a referendum on the last four

Your Chance to Shape Conversations on Decolonization

Attention, Calgary! A new survey invites Canadians aged 18+ to share their views on Indigenous Peoples and the process of Decolonization and Reconciliation in Canada. Laura Beaudin, a researcher from MacEwan University, seeks diverse voices for a magazine project aimed at non-Indigenous youth. This initiative is a chance to contribute

How G20 Trade Talks Could Boost Calgary's Economy

Minister Maninder Sidhu just wrapped up key trade discussions at the G20 in South Africa. These talks shape international trade rules, directly impacting Calgary's economy. Why does this matter to Calgarians? With our city being an energy hub and a growing tech center, international trade is crucial. The