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A New Era for Calgary's Recreation Facilities? As Calgary evolves, so does the landscape of its recreation facilities. The city's Recreation Facilities Map showcases the geographic spread of various amenities, but beneath the surface lies a pressing debate over investment and accessibility. With many centers aging,
Crime & Safety
A serious collision involving a pedestrian occurred last night in Southwood, underscoring ongoing traffic safety challenges in Calgary. At around 9:15 p.m., a 2014 Hyundai Elantra, driven by a 30-year-old woman, struck a pedestrian crossing Macleod Trail south of 99 Avenue S.W. The pedestrian was outside the
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Calgary is grappling with an increasing number of water main breaks, underscoring the vulnerability of its aging infrastructure. As of November 2025, recent data from the City of Calgary indicate a worrying rise in these incidents compared to previous years. Last year's major break in the Bearspaw South
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Calgary's Pedestrian Pathways: Insight from Crosswalk Data The City of Calgary’s crosswalk dataset offers residents a detailed view of pedestrian access points citywide, prompting conversations about urban safety and accessibility. This transparent mapping enables community members to assess crosswalk distributions and identify potential infrastructure gaps. Parents, commuters,
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Global Anxieties Mirror Local Stress A recent Ipsos survey for the Halifax International Security Forum reveals global optimism at a new low for 2025, a sentiment keenly felt in Calgary. While fear stabilizes globally, the HFX-Ipsos Threat Index indicates concerns over disinformation and hacking remain top threats for the second
Crime & Safety
Employee Charged in Significant Fraud A former employee of a southeast Calgary wireless retailer has been charged after allegedly defrauding the business of over $60,000. The incident, occurring between August and October 2025, involved the creation of fictitious customer accounts to obtain 26 cellphones. The fraud was discovered during
Business
A Dispute in Calgary's Core A significant commercial dispute resonating through Calgary's energy sector sees Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (TSX: TWM) defending against a claim filed by Axiom Oil and Gas Inc. on April 29, 2024. This clash, concerning a gas handling agreement, highlights the
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Calgary's Sports Fields: Demand Outpaces Supply Calgary is facing a "critical shortage" of sports fields and playfields as growing demand strains available resources. According to the city's Open Data Portal, Calgary Parks oversees a vast array of sport surfaces, from ball diamonds to turf
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Alberta's introduction of Bill 13, dubbed the 'Peterson Law', has stirred a passionate debate over the balance between professional regulation and individual freedom. The proposed legislation, unveiled by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, seeks to limit the ability of professional associations to discipline members for actions outside
Crime & Safety
High-Stakes Rescue in Downtown Calgary On Wednesday morning, the Calgary Fire Department's Technical Rescue team responded swiftly to a construction site emergency in the heart of downtown. A crane operator, 16 stories high on 8 Avenue SE, required urgent medical attention. Expert Team Deployment Upon arrival, firefighters assessed
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Calgary's major road network serves as the backbone of the city's daily life, woven into the fabric of commutes, local businesses, and public satisfaction. However, this vital infrastructure is showing signs of strain, with 26 percent of the city's pavement rated as poor compared
Crime & Safety
Significant Seizure at Calgary Airport Authorities at Calgary International Airport uncovered a massive drug haul last week, seizing 60 kilograms of cannabis resin. The discovery occurred on Friday, November 14, 2025, during routine x-ray screenings conducted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Suspects Arrested Two men, Kody Carl
