CALGARY WEATHER

Sign in Subscribe

Latest

Join the Conversation: Calgary Police Commission's October Meeting

The Calgary Police Commission is holding its October Regular Meeting tomorrow, October 29, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This isn't just another committee meeting; it's where the rubber meets the road on public safety and police accountability in our city. The

Walmart Is Coming to Taza: What This Means for Calgary

Calgary, get ready! Big news just dropped that’ll change our city’s southwest landscape. Walmart Canada is officially the first anchor tenant at Taza Park West, the ambitious 1,200-acre development on Tsuut’ina Nation land. This isn't just about a new store; it's a

Petition Power: Forever Canadian Smashes Signature Goal!

The "Forever Canadian" petition, championed by former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, has significantly surpassed its goal of approximately 300,000 signatures, collecting over 456,000 in-person endorsements from eligible Albertan voters by its October 28, 2025 deadline. This initiative, formally launched in August 2025 and approved by Elections

Calgary's Mayoral Race Gets a Recount Twist: What You Need to Know

Calgary’s mayoral race, part of the General Election held on Monday, October 20, 2025, officially wrapped up after a city-wide recount was held on October 27, 2025. Jeromy Farkas was officially confirmed as Calgary's new Mayor-Elect following the recount. The recount, a critical step aimed to ensure

Five Days to Victory: What Ontario's Education Workers Teach Us About Standing Together

Alberta’s classrooms will see teachers return this week under a government mandate, but a powerful lesson from Ontario reminds Calgarians of the swift impact collective action can have. Just three years ago, in November 2022, Ontario’s government passed Bill 28, the Keeping Students in Class Act. This legislation

Ranchmen’s Club Waste Woes: A Shared Alley Dilemma

Hold onto your hats, Beltline residents – there's a sticky situation brewing right in our shared urban backyard. The historic Ranchmen’s Club at 710 13th Ave SW, a cornerstone of Calgary’s social scene since 1891, is facing a modern problem: their waste management is, frankly, a mess.

NDP Stands Tall in Legislature Marathon

In a legislative marathon that stretched from 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, deep into the night, Alberta's NDP fiercely opposed Bill 2, the Back to School Act. This dramatic session, designed to force striking teachers back to work, has gripped Calgarians, underscoring the determination

Alberta’s Nursing Job Crisis: A Call from New Grads

Calgary’s healthcare system is facing a perplexing challenge: new nursing graduates are struggling to secure positions, even as our emergency rooms overflow and staff burnout is a growing concern. This isn't just a systemic issue for Alberta; it directly impacts Calgarians feeling the strain. Despite graduating into

Is Calgary's Housing Quality Taking a Hit? Local Tradespeople Weigh In

Calgary's red-hot housing market is experiencing a significant growing pain: a critical shortage of skilled construction workers. This deficit is raising eyebrows and concerns among Calgarians about the quality of new homes rapidly popping up across the city. Despite Calgary leading the country in new home construction with

Calgary Parents Weigh in on School Choices: Public vs. Private

Calgary's education system is buzzing with debate as parents and educators weigh the merits of public versus private schooling, particularly regarding funding equity and student choice. This conversation directly impacts local families navigating diverse learning needs and rising school enrollments. Alberta's private schools currently educate nearly

Calgarians Tune In: Alberta Teacher Strike Sparks Online Buzz

Calgary’s educational landscape is at a boiling point as the Alberta Teacher Strike intensifies, directly impacting thousands of local families and educators. With classes cancelled since October 6, affecting 730,000 students across the province, Calgarians are turning to digital town squares for answers and community support. A dedicated

Why More are Trading Hamilton for Edmonton—What This Means for Calgary

The 'Ontario to Alberta' pipeline is buzzing, with more Canadians trading high costs for the West's economic promise. Hamilton, for instance, saw a net interprovincial migration deficit in 2023/2024, with many heading to Alberta, including Edmonton, by 2026, driven by Ontario’s steep cost of

Calgary Parents Struggle with Work-Life Balance Amid Strikes

Calgary's classrooms are empty this October 2025, as the ongoing teachers' strike continues to disrupt routines for hundreds of thousands of local families. The Alberta Teachers' Association strike began October 6, affecting 51,000 teachers and 730,000 students, with a lockout by the Teachers'

Caught in a Calgary Rental Quagmire? Know Your Tenant Rights!

A former tenant's online post has sparked a crucial conversation among Calgarians about landlord-tenant rights, a topic more relevant than ever in our city's dynamic housing market. The former tenant, who relocated to British Columbia, alleges their Alberta landlord levied excessive charges, including $400 for paint