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The Gist Alright, Calgary! Looking for that sweet spot downtown with a great atmosphere, delicious food, and even better drinks – all without emptying your wallet? And, as our reader highlights, for a younger crowd, say, the fresh-faced 20-somethings among us? Good news on the age front: in Alberta, you'
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The Gist: Beyond the Jingles and Bells Let's be honest, the holiday season can sometimes feel like a relentless loop of the same old carols. So, when a Calgarian tunes into CKUA and finds themselves vibing to “the grooviest of Christmas music,” it's not just a
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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
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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
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The Gist: Beyond the Box, Calgary's Grey Hair Revolution For many Calgarians, the familiar scent of a home hair dye like Clairol's Nice 'n Easy, a staple since 1965, has long been the go-to for battling emerging grays. But there comes a moment when the
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Calgary's Energy Future: Focus on Infrastructure and Global Exports Calgary's energy sector is buzzing with renewed focus on optimizing existing infrastructure and securing new export markets, a sentiment strongly echoed by community observations and recent policy developments. The drive for global market access, a long-standing provincial
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CALGARY — The Alberta government has escalated its standoff over gender identity policies with the introduction of Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta's Children Statutes Amendment Act. The legislation, tabled by the United Conservative Party (UCP) in November, invokes the rarely used notwithstanding clause to insulate new restrictions on transgender
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Calgary MP's Alleged Pipeline Vote Fuels Controversy A recent claim by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has ignited a heated debate within Calgary, centering on the alleged stance of Corey Hogan, the Liberal MP for Calgary Confederation, regarding a Pacific pipeline project. Poilievre's post accuses Hogan of
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In Calgary, a recent forum debate has highlighted confusion about how property tax designations affect school funding, especially concerning private schools. Residents are questioning if their choices on tax notices influence public dollars reaching private educational institutions. Calgary property owners can direct their education taxes to either public or separate
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A groundswell of political activism is sweeping through Calgary-Hays as residents rally behind a petition to recall their long-serving MLA, Ric McIver. The petition, part of a broader call for political accountability, is gaining traction with signing events scheduled across the district. Local Petition Efforts Signatures are being collected at
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Calgary's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are under intense scrutiny after a social media post claimed zero ambulances were available during a red alert. This revelation has sparked significant concern among residents, highlighting ongoing challenges within the city's healthcare system. Community Concerns The post described a scenario