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Calgary's political landscape is stirring, particularly in the city's expansive southeast Ward 12, following the recent election of Mike Jamieson. Elected on October 21, 2025, Jamieson's narrow victory has quickly shifted from a celebration of new representation to a conversation about the company he
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A Calgary wildlife photographer recently captured more than just grouse images in the Sundre area; they witnessed concerning behavior suggesting potential illegal hunting activities near roadways. The photographer observed individuals with rifles and shotguns, including one ready to fire a weapon from the roadside. This raises serious questions about adherence
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Tensions within the United Conservative Party are high as Alberta grapples with an ongoing teachers' strike, which began on October 6, 2025. The dispute between the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) and the Government of Alberta (GoA) centers on a new labour contract, with key issues including wages, class
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Calgary’s political landscape is buzzing as the Alberta Party’s push to rebrand as the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party hits legal turbulence. This isn't just a backroom skirmish; it's a battle over identity that could significantly reshape voter choices in a city with a complex
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The provincial government is set to roll out new Canadian citizenship markers on Alberta driver's licenses and identification cards starting in late 2026. This significant change aims to streamline access to government services and enhance election integrity. However, it's sparking considerable debate, especially here in Calgary.
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CALGARY, AB – Get ready, Calgary, because the UCP government is set to introduce the "Back to School Act" (Bill 2) in the legislature on Monday, October 27, 2025. This isn't just another piece of legislation; it's a direct response to the province-wide teacher strike
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Time is running out for eligible Calgarians to sign the Forever Canadian petition, with the final deadline for submissions rapidly approaching on October 28, 2025. This citizen-initiated campaign, spearheaded by former MLA Thomas Lukaszuk, aims to affirm Alberta's place within Canada amidst ongoing discussions about provincial sovereignty. The
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A recent analysis paints a stark picture for an independent Alberta, suggesting significant economic headwinds that Calgarians would feel directly. Economist Trevor Tombe's study, highlighted in The Hub, reveals potential repercussions like reduced trade and increased costs. Imagine trade costs between Alberta and the rest of Canada jumping
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Calgary's housing market is buzzing, with inventory up a robust 36% this year, a welcome relief that’s helping to slow down those steep price hikes. But not everyone is cheering. The City's recent move to implement blanket re-zoning has ignited a fierce debate across communities.
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Calgarians are making their voices heard in a major way, launching a historic recall petition against Demetrios Nicolaides, the United Conservative Party MLA for Calgary-Bow and current Minister of Education and Childcare. This marks the very first time such a petition has been approved under Alberta's Recall Act,
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Calgarians are rallying against the Alberta government's proposed use of the Charter's Notwithstanding Clause, an escalating debate impacting classrooms and fundamental rights. The province plans to table back-to-work legislation, the "Back to School Act," on Monday, October 27, aimed at ending the ongoing teachers&
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Heads up, Calgary! Just outside Chinook Mall, a careless left turn almost turned into a disaster for a local high school student. It was a close call when a driver failed to yield at a crosswalk, forcing the student to push against the car's hood to avoid being
