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Border Blitz or Budget Bust? Alberta's $29 Million Security Team at a Crossroads.

Border Blitz or Budget Bust? Alberta's $29 Million Security Team at a Crossroads.

The Scene: A Southern Strategy Unfolds Remember a year ago, when whispers of a "leaky border" had the province abuzz? Back in December 2024, Premier Danielle Smith rolled out an ambitious plan to bolster Alberta's southern flank. Our government announced a splashy $29-million investment to create

Calgary's Eye on the Road: Decoding Traffic Cameras and the Drive for Safer Streets

Calgary's Eye on the Road: Decoding Traffic Cameras and the Drive for Safer Streets

Driving down Deerfoot Trail or navigating the rush at a key intersection north of the Bow, it’s easy to spot the silent sentinels perched atop poles: Calgary’s traffic cameras. For many, these lenses spark immediate questions about surveillance and enforcement. However, the reality of Calgary's expansive

Deerfoot to 17th Ave: Your Hot Minute Guide to Calgary's Best Thrift & Consignment Shops

Deerfoot to 17th Ave: Your Hot Minute Guide to Calgary's Best Thrift & Consignment Shops

The Gist: Your Closet's Next Best Friend So, you're new to Calgary and on the hunt for some fantastic threads without breaking the bank? Or maybe you're just looking to refresh your wardrobe with a more sustainable flair? You're not alone! While

Smith's $29 Million Border Bet: Big Spend, Little Impact at Coutts?

Smith's $29 Million Border Bet: Big Spend, Little Impact at Coutts?

By The Numbers: A High-Stakes Gamble Remember late 2024 when Premier Danielle Smith made headlines with a bold $29 million investment in a provincial border security strategy? It was a direct response to anticipated tariff threats from then U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who was vocal about concerns over drugs

Your Voice, Your MLA: Calgary-Bow Recall Petition Deadline Nears!

Your Voice, Your MLA: Calgary-Bow Recall Petition Deadline Nears!

The Gist Heads up, Calgary-Bow! There's a significant civic conversation unfolding in your backyard, and its clock is ticking. The Recall Nicolaides petition, a citizen-led and volunteer-driven initiative, has been officially approved by Elections Alberta to gather signatures aimed at recalling Demetrios Nicolaides, your MLA for Calgary-Bow and

YES Centre Spreads Holiday Cheer, Gifting 500 Calgary Families This Season

YES Centre Spreads Holiday Cheer, Gifting 500 Calgary Families This Season

The Gist: Bringing Joy Home for the Holidays As the holiday season twinkles brighter in Calgary, the Youth Empowerment and Skills (YES) Centre has once again stepped up, ensuring hundreds of our neighbours don't miss out on the magic. For its third annual Christmas Kindness Spirit Gifts Giveaway

Peter Guthrie's New 'Tory' Party: What Does it Mean for Your Calgary Ballot?

Peter Guthrie's New 'Tory' Party: What Does it Mean for Your Calgary Ballot?

The Scene: A New Player Enters Alberta's Political Arena Calgarians, brace yourselves for another name to add to your provincial political lexicon. Peter Guthrie, the MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane since 2019, has officially launched the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta. After serving under Premier Danielle Smith in cabinet roles,