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The Gist In a city often grappling with how to balance economic prosperity with environmental stewardship, a fresh wave of innovation is bubbling up right here at home. This Fall 2025, five ambitious groups of SAIT students received up to $1,500 each from the Innovative Student Project Fund (ISPF)
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The Gist Calgary's own Tamarack Valley Energy (TSX: TVE), a familiar name in the local energy landscape with operations spanning the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, has just introduced a strategic corporate defence. On December 10, 2025, their Board of Directors officially adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan, a sophisticated
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Calgary's Crosscurrents: Growth on the Horizon, But Your Wallet's Still Drowning Hold onto your cowboy hats, Calgarians. ATB Financial’s latest Alberta Economic Outlook, dubbed “The Twenty-Four,” paints a picture of resilient provincial growth in 2026 and 2027, projecting Alberta to once again outpace the national
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Akutaq Williamson-Bathory, an Inuit speed skater from Iqaluit, Nunavut, has returned home after a series of record-breaking performances in Calgary. Her journey, captured in the International Olympic Committee's docuseries "Winter Playing Fields," highlights her dual pursuit of athletic and academic excellence. Training at Calgary's
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A heartfelt plea for short-term housing in Calgary has highlighted the struggles faced by newcomers with limited budgets. A recent transplant from British Columbia, the individual is caught in a bind—seeking accommodation for six weeks on just $100-$300 until permanent housing becomes available in February. The Struggle for
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Record Penalty for Environmental Lapses The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) announced on December 10, 2025, a significant $196,000 Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) against Trans Mountain. This, the largest cumulative AMP ever issued by the CER, was paid without review. It stems from four separate violations between January 28-31, 2024,
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In a significant political development, Elections Alberta has announced the issuance of recall petitions for Premier Danielle Smith and two of her cabinet ministers. This move, confirmed on December 10, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in Alberta's political landscape. Recall Process Underway The petitions target Smith, representing Brooks-Medicine
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Crime & Safety
A fatal shooting early Wednesday morning in Calgary's Ogden neighborhood has led to a significant police investigation and community disruption. Police responded to reports of gunshots at around 12:30 a.m. in the 7000 block of 20 Street S.E., where they found a man deceased outside
Community News
Calgary MP's Alleged Pipeline Vote Fuels Controversy A recent claim by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has ignited a heated debate within Calgary, centering on the alleged stance of Corey Hogan, the Liberal MP for Calgary Confederation, regarding a Pacific pipeline project. Poilievre's post accuses Hogan of