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Calgarians are intensely debating the provincial government's fiscal choices after a Reddit post sparked conversation about Alberta’s revenue strategies. A significant point of contention is the UCP's decision to slash the corporate tax rate from 12% to a current 8%, making it the lowest among
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Calgary’s healthcare system is facing a critical juncture as thousands of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Aides (HCAs) under the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) cast potential strike votes. This pivotal decision, unfolding from October 30 to November 3, 2025, follows unresolved contract negotiations with Alberta
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Calgary students made their voices heard loud and clear on October 30, 2025, joining a province-wide walkout. This powerful display of civic engagement saw local kids organizing, crafting signs, and leveraging social media to support teachers, protest educational policies, and oppose the provincial government's "Back to School
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Calgarians are keenly observing Premier Danielle Smith's anticipated return to Alberta, expected by November 5, following her current trade mission in the Middle East. This homecoming adds another layer of political engagement to a city already buzzing with activity. Calgary’s vibrant community recently saw Premier Smith directly
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Calgary and Alberta are gripped by political tension as of October 30, 2025. The United Conservative Party, led by Premier Danielle Smith, holds 47 seats in the Legislature. With 44 seats required for a majority, losing just four could dramatically shift the provincial political landscape. The NDP currently holds 38
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Calgarians are sharply focused on the province's recent invocation of the Notwithstanding Clause, a move that fundamentally impacts local education and broader labour rights. On Monday, October 27, 2025, the Alberta government passed Bill 2, the "Back to School Act," using the clause to compel 51,
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Calgary's downtown is bracing for a significant shift as Government of Alberta (GOA) employees prepare to return to the office full-time. This move, effective February 2026, signals the end of the interim hybrid work policy established in March 2022, which allowed approximately 12,600 government employees, or 44
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A Calgary resident’s sidewalk chalk message, “The use of the notwithstanding clause is dangerous,” sparked a downtown confrontation on October 29, 2025. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between public expression and city bylaws in our vibrant city. While peacefully chalking outside a local MLA’s office, the Calgarian
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Calgarians grappling with disabilities face a turbulent period of shifting support as significant provincial changes roll out. Starting January 2025, the Alberta government eliminated funding for three key disability advocacy groups, including Calgary's own Disability Action Hall, a local organization established in 1998 to champion "enough money
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October 30, 2025, saw Calgary’s City Hall transformed by the vibrant energy of students rallying in powerful solidarity with Alberta teachers. More than a dozen high schools across Calgary participated in this province-wide walkout, making their voices heard for the educators who shape their futures. This impassioned demonstration comes
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Calgary students streamed back into classrooms on October 29, 2025, after a provincewide teachers' strike, which began on October 6, 2025, was abruptly ended by the enactment of Bill 2. But the return to normalcy for Calgary's 740,000 students comes with a heavy dose of controversy.
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The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) isn't just talking; they're demanding action on October 29, 2025, to combat legislative changes they say undermine fundamental rights. At the heart of this brewing storm is the UCP government's controversial Bill 2, the "Back to School
