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Calgary Council's Swift Actions Spark Heated Debate Just weeks after a significant municipal election, Calgary's City Council finds itself under immediate public scrutiny. On November 19, 2025, a widely shared social media post criticized the new council for "doubling down on stupidity," suggesting a
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Downtown's Vibrant Transformation Downtown Calgary is alive with festive energy and a palpable sense of renewal, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in its dynamic core this season. This exciting transformation is a key part of the City's Greater Downtown Plan, aimed at revitalizing the heart of
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Calgary Apartments Overheat Amid Cold Weather A Calgary tenant’s recent report of their apartment soaring to an unbearable 32 degrees Celsius, despite outdoor temperatures hovering near freezing, has sparked community concern. The tenant, whose animal became ill from the heat, attributes the issue to the building's central
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Guthrie and Sinclair's Political Path Sparks Calgary Debate Calgary's online sphere is questioning whether a new political venture, centered around Independent MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair, offers a genuine alternative. Many express weariness over political cycles, echoing a sentiment that a new party might not
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Empowering Families Through Essential Support Calgary's Trellis Society is championing a "dignity-first" approach to holiday giving this season with its Winter Breather program. This initiative, designed to provide genuine choice to families, has resonated deeply within the community. As a Calgary-based, registered Canadian charity, Trellis directly
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Calgary's Shelters: Dispelling Capacity Concerns An urgent community query recently spotlighted a critical concern: "Where do I go when all the shelters are full?" This question reflects a raw anxiety about immediate safe refuge for Calgary's vulnerable. However, the city's homeless support
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Childcare Costs Spark Community Concern Calgary parents are growing increasingly anxious about the future of childcare affordability, with community discussions highlighting fears of significant fee increases. Despite current flat fees of $326.25 per month for full-time licensed care—a reduction that has saved families an estimated $13,700 annually
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There's palpable excitement circulating online regarding Calgary's Olympic Oval set to host the Speed Skating World Cup. While social media buzz suggests an imminent start for the international competition, local fans should mark their calendars for a bit further out. Olympic Dreams on "Fastest Ice&
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Calgary Confronts Soaring Traffic Fatalities Calgary is grappling with a concerning surge in road fatalities, registering 32 deadly collisions by mid-November—a stark 10-year high for the city. This grim statistic fuels public anxiety, particularly as 12 of these crashes, approximately 40%, were directly attributed to excessive speed. Further compounding
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Calls for Expanded Vaccine Access Medical experts at Alberta Children’s Hospital are sounding the alarm, urging expanded access to childhood vaccines to combat falling immunization rates. Pediatricians have called for routine immunizations to be available within hospitals, especially for children already admitted for other reasons, citing missed opportunities under
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Calgary Reflects on a Road Not Taken: The 2026 Olympic Bid An online post recently sparked discussion, envisioning Calgary in the final stages of preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, the international spotlight for Milano Cortina 2026, set for February 6-22, 2026 in Italy, will not shine on Alberta.
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Fenced Hunts Spark Community Outcry A provincial decision to permit the hunting of elk and deer on fenced farms has ignited heated debate among Albertans. Critics are quick to assert that such practices fall short of genuine hunting and raise significant public health concerns. The Alberta government is indeed moving
