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Attention, Calgary! A new survey invites Canadians aged 18+ to share their views on Indigenous Peoples and the process of Decolonization and Reconciliation in Canada. Laura Beaudin, a researcher from MacEwan University, seeks diverse voices for a magazine project aimed at non-Indigenous youth. This initiative is a chance to contribute
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Calgarians, time to grab your winter coats—our first snow has arrived! On October 12, 2025, McKenzie Towne residents woke up to a sparkling white blanket, marking the official start of the snowy season. Snow in October isn’t unusual for Calgary, a city known for its chinooks and unpredictable
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Hey Calgary! As we stroll through the neighborhoods, those election signs are more than just lawn ornaments; they're an inside scoop on local political chatter. Over in Winston Heights, DJ Kelly is lighting it up in the race for councilor with signs everywhere you look—talk about name
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If you're booking a COVID-19 vaccine for your child under 12 in Calgary, here's what you need to know. Call 811 to schedule; it might take a few tries. Alberta Health is keeping a tight rein on pediatric doses, available just two days a week at
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Living in Calgary means facing our unique set of rental challenges. Recently, a local took to Reddit, seeking advice after a series of troubling experiences with an uncooperative landlord. Issues ranged from a spider infestation to a consistently frigid basement, clocking in at just 13°C during winter. The turning
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The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion is a talking point, racking up $34 billion in costs while bringing in just $1 billion annually. Some Calgarians question if new pipelines could ever justify their hefty price tags—especially with global efforts to curb fossil fuel reliance. While the project expands an existing
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Calgarians are feeling the heat as the Alberta teachers' strike, which began on October 6, 2025, piles up expenses far beyond any savings. While the government flaunts fiscal toughness, a staggering $65–75 million bleeds out daily, hitting taxpayers, parents, and local businesses hard. The $30-per-day 'Parent Payment
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Calgarians are feeling the pinch as the city’s unemployment rate spikes to 8% as of October 10, 2025. While Alberta as a whole is seeing slight improvements in its job market, Calgary is experiencing tougher times. This means more locals are searching for jobs, impacting families and the community’
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Here is one we found in the depths of the Calgary Subreddit: A downtown worker faced a true emergency after getting off the LRT, desperately needing a washroom after a big cup of coffee. When they sought relief at a nearby coffee shop, they were sent on a wild chase
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Here is one we found in the depths of the Calgary Subreddit: It’s not every day you find moose in your backyard, but that's exactly what happened in Bowness. On October 9, 2025, two moose were spotted snacking on an apple tree, creating quite the spectacle for
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Here is one we found in the depths of the Alberta Subreddit: A driver found themselves in a tricky situation on Deerfoot Trail when a lane-switching mishap with an F550 resulted in a collision. Without dashcam footage, determining fault can be daunting. Alberta's 50/50 insurance claim policy
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Here is one we found in the depths of the Alberta Subreddit: When an Edmonton medical trip turned fruitless, a struggling Hinton resident faced a new obstacle—radio silence from Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). Out of pocket by $140 due to costly Sundog bus tickets, the individual’
