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The clock is ticking for approximately 15,000 to over 16,000 Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) healthcare workers. Their critical strike vote, which kicked off on October 30, 2025, officially wraps up today, November 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. These dedicated professionals, including licensed practical nurses,
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Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt is facing a recall petition. Elections Alberta greenlit the campaign on November 3, 2025. This move signals significant political potential, directly impacting Airdrie residents and communities across the Calgary region. Alberta's Recall Act, introduced in 2021, empowers constituents to demand accountability. This democratic tool
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Calgary's new City Council is getting down to business! Following the municipal election on October 20, 2025, and the official swearing-in on October 29, 2025, the Mayor and 14 Councillors are set to assign crucial committee roles. This happens at the Regular Council Meeting on December 4. These
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Calgarians grappling with student loan debt are facing a tough road ahead. Discussions among Albertans frequently highlight the financial squeeze post-graduation, especially as they navigate the repayment journey. This conversation is particularly relevant in Calgary, where the job market for recent graduates is proving challenging. Alberta has seen a significant
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Alberta's oil patch is back with a vengeance. Brace yourself, Calgary, because 2025 is shaping up to be Western Canada's busiest drilling year in a decade. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) predicts 6,604 wells drilled, a sharp 7.3% increase from 2024. The
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Alberta's public education system is facing a deepening crisis, with recent data revealing the province's per-student spending is the lowest in Canada. For the 2022/23 school year, Alberta allocated just $13,494 per student, significantly less than the national average of $16,579. This means
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Calgary's Blue Jays faithful woke up on Sunday, November 2, 2025, to a familiar ache after the Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series last night, November 1. While the dream of a championship slipped away, the city'
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Calgary’s political landscape just got a major shake-up! On October 20, 2025, Calgarians elected a fresh City Council, featuring Mayor Jeromy Farkas and 14 councillors. This isn't your average council, folks. We’re looking at nine Independent members – eight councillors and our new Mayor – alongside six councillors
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Calgary families are facing a new sticker shock: pediatric COVID-19 vaccines could now cost them double. Parents are questioning the $100 administration fee per shot, especially with a recommended second dose potentially pushing the total to $200 per child. This isn't just a hypothetical; one perplexed Calgarian parent
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Canadians are packing their bags and heading to Alberta, sparking a lively discussion across the country. A recent Reddit thread highlighted the province's magnetic pull. Economic growth is a major draw, with Alberta projected to significantly outpace the national economy in 2025. Many also praise Alberta's
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Alberta's political landscape is often dynamic, but have you ever wondered how a premier could change mid-term without a provincial election? It's a rare but possible scenario thanks to the Alberta Recall Act. This legislation allows eligible voters to initiate a process to remove a Member
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That familiar thrumming overhead in Calgary’s SW late at night isn’t just a helicopter; it’s the Calgary Police Service’s Helicopter Air Watch for Community Safety (HAWCS) unit, diligently working to keep our city safe. Often prompting questions from residents, these aerial patrols are a critical component
