Jordan Scott is a Calgary writer with over a decade of experience in commercial production, broadcast programming, and documentary narratives.
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Controversial Employment Practices Under Fire In Alberta, a debate is brewing over the province's "averaging arrangements," with workers voicing concerns about potential exploitation. These arrangements allow employers to average an employee's hours over a period, affecting overtime eligibility. One employee shared their experience of
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A Calgary firefighter's quick thinking led to the arrest of an alleged carjacker this week, drawing widespread praise from the community. The incident unfolded when a stolen vehicle collided with a fire truck, prompting the firefighter to pin the car against a power pole, facilitating the suspect'
Business
Calgary Innovators Take Global Stage Calgary's vibrant life sciences sector is poised for international recognition as Syantra Inc., a local precision biotechnology company, prepares to showcase its groundbreaking research at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2025, taking place from December 9–12 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Paramount's Dividend: A Snapshot Calgary-based Paramount Resources Ltd. (TSX: POU), a prominent independent Canadian energy company, recently announced a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. This "eligible dividend" highlights the ongoing
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In a decisive move, Calgary City Council has lowered the proposed property tax increase from 5.4% to 1.6%, balancing fiscal responsibility with crucial investments in public safety. This decision, made on December 1, 2025, reflects the city's commitment to addressing resident concerns while maintaining essential services.
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Calgary's emergency shelters are under increasing strain, with the demand for spaces consistently exceeding capacity, a trend that worsens as winter approaches. The Shelter Utilization data highlights the urgent nature of this crisis, revealing how closely shelter occupancy aligns with the broader housing challenges facing the city. Current
City News
Calgary's identity is interwoven with its storied past, visible in the city's "Map of Historic Resources," curated by Heritage Calgary. This evolving inventory captures Calgary's rich heritage by listing buildings, structures, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes of significant heritage value. As the
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