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 Scene: Arctic Out, Warm Front In Just when you thought your parka was permanently fused to your body, Calgary's notorious Chinook winds swooped in, offering a dramatic exit to our recent deep freeze. Friday, December 13th, 2025, brought the first whispers of change, with user Willy (@ComEnjoylife)
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The Scene: A Shadow from Afar Our city, usually buzzing with the festive start of Hanukkah, finds itself in a moment of solemn reflection this December 14th. News has reached us of a horrific terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia, where a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach became a scene of
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The Gist So, you’ve just landed in Cranston and the workout itch is real, but finding the perfect gym without breaking the bank or battling crowds feels like a full-time job. We hear you! It’s a common dilemma for new and seasoned Calgarians alike, especially in our sprawling
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The Gist Let's be real, Calgary. Lately, it feels like our vibrant city, and indeed all of Alberta, is simmering under a pressure cooker. Between trade conflicts, an elevated sense of economic uncertainty, and those ever-present falling oil prices, the provincial fiscal bottom line has certainly seen better
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Every storefront, every office tower, every pop-up market down by the river or industrial complex east of Deerfoot Trail plays a part in Calgary's intricate economic tapestry. The City of Calgary's "Community Map of Calgary Business Licenses" offers a unique window into this bustling
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The Gist Many young Calgarians, fresh out of high school and eager to step into the workforce, are finding the job market tougher than a Deerfoot rush hour. Take one recent graduate, for example, whose dream of landing a hospitality gig in a bakery or cafe has been met with
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Calgary, a city often bathed in more than 2,300 hours of sunshine each year, is steadily embracing its solar potential, a trend underscored by the recently updated Solar Production Sites Map (October 21, 2025). Far from just a bright spot on the weather report, this abundant sunshine is being
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The Gist Alright, Calgary, listen up! While our friends up north in Edmonton are getting a special screening, there's a homegrown story making waves that absolutely deserves our attention. We're talking about 'Tough Love,' a feature film born and bred right here in Alberta&
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The Gist Calgary-Peigan, get ready to weigh in on your political landscape. An active recall petition has been launched against your current MLA, Tanya Fir, and organizers are hitting the streets – and local parks – to gather signatures. Fir, elected in the 2019 Alberta general election, is a member of the
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The Gist So, your indoor soccer team is gearing up for the 2026 season, and you're dreaming of weekly practices, honing those skills, maybe even clinching the league title. But then reality hits harder than a well-placed volley: those pristine indoor turf fields across Calgary can cost a
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Calgary's skyline is constantly evolving, a testament to its robust growth and continuous development. Behind every new building, every renovated home, and every commercial expansion lies a complex web of regulations and approvals managed by The City of Calgary's Planning & Development department. This essential oversight
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The Scene Did you see that tweet from Flora Gillespie doing the rounds this morning? 'Good news for Calgary residents and businesses!' it chirped, alongside a photo. And like any proud Calgarian, your first thought was probably, 'Heck yeah, what now? Is Deerfoot finally getting a dedicated