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Community Frustration Over Dangerous Driving Calgary's Ogden Road and Blackfoot Trail intersection has become a focal point for community frustration due to reckless driving and traffic chaos. Residents are alarmed by drivers cutting off others, disregarding traffic laws, and creating dangerous situations. Understanding the Legal Landscape Alberta'
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Long Hours as Council Deliberates Budget Calgary City Council is deep into its seventh day of budget discussions, with a daunting 21 amendments and seven motions still on the table. The meeting, part of a series of deliberations that began late last month, is expected to stretch until 9:30
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In the wake of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board's (CMRB) dissolution earlier this year, Calgary is navigating the complexities of regional collaboration. Mayor Jeromy Farkas recently met with local leaders, emphasizing the need for collective action on critical issues like water, transit, and housing. This comes at a
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As Calgary braces for the winter of 2025-2026, the city has launched an extensive Extreme Weather Response to safeguard its homeless population. This initiative, a collaborative effort with over 20 organizations, underscores the community's proactive interest in winter preparedness. Citywide Collaboration The program, operational from December 1 to
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Calgary's Crime Severity Index (CSI) has seen a significant drop, reaching its lowest level in a decade. Statistics Canada reports a nearly 15% decrease from 2023, with the CSI now at 63.3. Despite these encouraging figures, Alberta's Justice Minister recently claimed that crime is on
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Calgary's Fiscal Strategy Under Scrutiny Calgary City Council's decision to use investment income to mitigate a 2025 property tax hike has sparked intense debate. Critics, like Flora Gillespie, liken the move to "spending your GIC return on a trip to Vegas," suggesting it'
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The conviction of Jamal Taan Borhot, a Calgary resident, on three terrorism-related charges linked to ISIS has sent ripples through the city, raising alarms about national security. Charged in 2020, Borhot's trial concluded with a guilty verdict, marking a significant legal development under Canada's Anti-terrorism Act.
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As discussions intensify over policing in rural Alberta, residents are voicing concerns about the disparity in law enforcement services compared to urban centers like Calgary and Edmonton. While these cities benefit from their own police services, rural areas primarily rely on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The debate has
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