The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia are known collectively as OPEC+ and will meet on June 2, 2024 to […]
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Travel industry, Alberta government call for changes as plane ticket prices rise
Albertans booking summer vacations both near and far are paying a hefty price for plane tickets. “Prices are not inching up; they are leaping up […]
CUPE Local 38: City of Calgary increases offer on new contract
After an overwhelming strike vote, D’Arcy Lanovaz, president of CUPE Local 38, says negotiators for the City of Calgary have put more money on the […]
Populations of Calgary and Edmonton soared in 2023
The populations of Calgary and Edmonton continue to soar. In its year-end report on Canada’s population, Statistics Canada said 1,682,509 people called Calgary home. That’s […]
Imperial Oil starts production at new project using lower-emissions technology
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 22, 2024 12:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Imperial Oil Ltd. […]
Calgary Food Bank sees unprecedented demand as inflation remains high
The Calgary Food Bank continues to see an unprecedented increase in clients despite inflation dropping slightly last month. “We never imagined that we were going […]
2 students will live in Calgary retirement community in new pilot program
Two post-secondary students met their new neighbours Tuesday at Silvera’s retirement home in Calgary. It’s part of a new intergenerational pilot program to help students […]
Alberta advantage slipping as living standards and wages decline: report
A new report published by the Alberta Federation of Labour says the “Alberta advantage” is slipping away due to declining living standards and wages. The […]
Crossfield woman launches ‘awesome’ effort to feed the struggling in her small town
A kind-hearted businesswoman in the Calgary area is stepping up to support the struggling in her small town. Café owner Debbie Stiles knows firsthand how […]
Canada’s tourism industry fights wildfire-related cancellations
Stunning scenery and iconic views are the standard draw for tourists eager to take in the beauty of Alberta. “Two days in Calgary, two days […]