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High Costs Raise Questions Calgarians are engaging in a spirited discussion about the cost of drafting simple wills, especially when faced with a $2,000 quote for two straightforward cases. Residents are questioning whether such high fees are justified, given the lack of complex assets involved. Understanding the Price Tag
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Rumours Swirl Around Alberta's Recall Law Amidst Growing Petitions Online forums have been buzzing with rumours about the potential repeal of Alberta's Recall Act. However, Premier Danielle Smith has clarified that her government has no immediate plans to repeal the legislation. These rumours have sparked public
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Calgary's Battle Against Illegal Opioids In a significant move, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has seized 28 kg of doda, a powdered opiate made from ground poppy pods, at a Calgary shipment centre. This seizure sheds light on ongoing efforts to prevent harmful substances from entering local
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In Calgary, a family's journey through recovery and financial support systems highlights the complex challenges faced by those dealing with severe injuries and mental health issues. After a series of debilitating events, including a workplace injury and a car accident, the individual is struggling to navigate Employment Insurance
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Calgary's remarkable population growth has become a hot topic, fueling speculation about whether it might overtake Montreal as Canada's second-largest city. This conversation, vibrant on local platforms, reflects the city's rapid expansion, marked by a 6% growth in 2023 alone, adding nearly 96,000
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A Calgary pastor's steadfast refusal to apologize to a local librarian has become a flashpoint in a heated debate over free speech and religious freedom. The controversy arose after Pastor Derek Reimer was ordered by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal to issue a public apology following a discrimination
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Calgary residents are voicing their frustrations over a common transit issue: bus bunching. This phenomenon occurs when multiple buses on the same route arrive simultaneously, leaving long gaps in service. A recent incident involving Bus 3 downtown highlighted this challenge, as commuters faced a 20-minute wait, only to see three
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Three officers from the Calgary Police Service (CPS) have been charged with criminal offences involving sexual misconduct, stemming from two separate but related investigations. These probes were conducted by the CPS with oversight from the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). Constable Adam McBride, no longer with the CPS as
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Calgary City Council took a brief hiatus from its intense budget deliberations to attend a Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring Prime Minister Mark Carney. The break, scheduled between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., allowed council members to hear Carney discuss Canada's economic strategies. However, not all
