Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
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The Gist Alright, Calgary. If you tried to head north on the QEII today, December 17, 2025, you likely found yourself in a white-knuckle mess that quickly spiraled into a multi-vehicle pileup between our city and Airdrie. While social media often captures these harrowing scenes, like a previous one shared
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By The Numbers: When Digital Evidence Goes Rogue Here in Calgary, a legal saga involving a local woman, Andrea Petzold, and former Alberta Justice Minister Jonathan Denis has exposed a critical crack in how our justice system handles digital evidence. Charges against Ms. Petzold, who was accused of sending five
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The Gist For many Calgarians, the annual Polar Express train ride at Aspen Crossing, nestled near Mossleigh, Alberta, is a cherished holiday tradition. Inspired by the beloved movie, this approximately one-hour excursion promises festive cheer, complete with a golden train ticket, hot chocolate in a ceramic collector's mug,
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The Gist: Stay Home, Calgary! Calgarians woke up this December 17th to a harsh reality: our city, usually resilient, was under siege by an extreme winter storm. The Calgary Police Service didn't mince words, advising residents to completely avoid travel due to "extreme" conditions that turned
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Calgarians are saying the downtown disruption was quite the scene! A truck blocked a busy intersection, causing CTrain delays. Turns out, the driver was unconscious with a truckload of surprises. Thankfully, officers stepped in just in time.
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The Scene For years, a particular narrative has been swirling through Calgary's digital channels, championed by local social media personality Brad Celmainis, known to many as @ABCyyc and now @BradCelmainis on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky. This story, as Celmainis has consistently highlighted, involves serious allegations
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The Gist Picture this: It's a Tuesday evening, just after 6:30 p.m. at a bustling Calgary mall. You've been waiting since 5 p.m. for your ride home, a scheduled pickup from Calgary Transit Access (CTA), a service vital for Calgarians with mobility challenges.
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The Gist Calgary's tech scene just got a significant boost for anyone navigating the wild west of cryptocurrency. Guavy Inc., a digital asset market intelligence company founded in 2015, has officially announced the launch of its iOS app, making AI-powered market sentiment and trading signals accessible to everyday
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The Gist Picture this, fellow Calgarians: it's a cold December evening, you've been eyeing the clock, anxiously awaiting an expensive Christmas gift with an ETA stretching until 10 PM. Then, without warning, at 5 PM, a notification pops up: "We missed you during delivery today.
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The Gist Another major player in Calgary's energy landscape is making a move. Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a deal for Cygnet Energy Ltd. to acquire the company. This means Kiwetinohk, a name familiar to many on Stephen Avenue, is set to be acquired for a
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The Gist Picture this: a peaceful stroll with your furry best friend near Legacy Park, only to stumble upon a local wildcat on the hunt. That's exactly what one Calgarian witnessed recently, spotting a bobcat expertly chasing rabbits in the popular off-leash dog park nestled in Calgary'
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By The Numbers: Our City's Festive Glow Calgary City Hall recently played host to its 37th annual menorah lighting, a cherished tradition marking Hanukkah, which this year ran from sundown on Sunday, December 14th, to nightfall on Monday, December 22nd. Local political figure Mike Jamieson, who has served