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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

Calgary's Real Estate Market Sees Steady Growth As Listings Rise

Calgary's housing market is experiencing a notable shift, moving towards more balanced conditions after years of rapid growth. While some might interpret this as a slowdown, it signals a return to a strategic playing field for both buyers and sellers, reflecting Calgary's evolving economic landscape. In

Trending Google Searches in Alberta: Headlines You Need to Know

Here are the most Googled things in Alberta today! October 28th brings a mix of urgent local news and global headlines. Alberta's education system is front and center. The teachers' strike, which began October 6, has gripped families province-wide. On October 27, the government invoked the notwithstanding

Alberta’s Bold Move: Teachers Head Back to Class

Calgary, get ready! After weeks of empty classrooms, Alberta has thrown down the gauntlet with Bill 2, the Back to School Act, invoking the seldom-used notwithstanding clause. This decisive legislative action on October 27, 2025, orders 51,000 striking teachers back to their posts, effectively ending the province-wide dispute that

Opinion: Alberta’s Bill 2 Crosses a Dangerous Line

Alberta’s new Back to School Act might sound like a quick fix — a way to get students back in classrooms and restore order. But behind the headlines lies something much more troubling: a government choosing control over conversation, and power over people. Bill 2 doesn’t just end a

Game-Changing Partnership Tackles Eye Health in Calgary

Local eye health just got a major boost! MacuMira and Keeler announced a new global partnership on October 16, 2025, aimed at expanding Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) therapy. This is big news for Calgary, especially as our city's senior population continues to grow. Dry AMD is a

Busted: Guns, Drugs, and Radio Jammers Off Calgary Streets

Calgary's fight against serious crime just scored a win! On October 21, 2025, the Calgary Police Service's Gun Violence Enforcement Team (GVET) announced the arrest of 33-year-old Travin Bartley, concluding an intensive eight-month investigation that kicked off in March 2025. This isn't just another

Boosting Alberta’s Defence: What It Means for Calgary

Calgarians are set to see a significant boost in the local tech scene, thanks to a fresh federal investment aimed at supercharging Alberta’s defence industry. Announced on October 23, 2025, this strategic move injects $2 million into ConvergX Global Solutions Foundation (ConvergX). The goal? To help small and medium-sized

North Calgary's Water Upgrade: Big Changes for Our Growing City

Hey Calgary! Big changes are bubbling up in our city's northwest. Construction is set to kick off in Fall 2025 on the North Calgary Water Servicing project, a major infrastructure upgrade vital for our rapidly growing communities. This project is a game-changer for North Calgary, which, with areas

Tragic Turn in NW Calgary Altercation: Charges Pending Update

A tragic incident in northwest Calgary has taken a fatal turn, with a 79-year-old man now facing aggravated assault charges after an altercation that led to one man’s death. This shocking event unfolded in broad daylight, leaving many Calgarians concerned about public safety in our communities. On Tuesday, October

Northeast Mystery: Pineridge Death Ruled Homicide

Calgary’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a suspicious death in the city’s northeast, following an incident on Tuesday morning. Around 7:30 a.m. on October 22, 2024, emergency crews responded to reports of a man in medical distress near Falconridge Drive and Falconridge Close N.E. Sadly,

What's Up with the Richard Mantha Trial?

Calgary's Long-Haul Mantha Trial Spotlights Sex Trade Safety The prolonged trial of Richard Robert Mantha in Calgary continues to command attention, not just for its serious allegations but for its years of delays. Mantha, 60, faces 20 charges, including kidnapping, sexual assault with a weapon, administering a noxious