The annual spring cleaning for Calgary’s streets is set to begin on Monday. Sweeping begins at 8 a.m. on April 15 and is set to […]
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Endangered hawk nest stirs up debate over proposed urban solar farm
A proposal to build and operate a 1,600-acre solar farm within Medicine Hat’s urban limits is up for debate this week at an Alberta Utilities […]
Submitted for her approval: Danielle Smith’s new jab at Trudeau hits cities, universities too
Earlier this week, the Danielle Smith government performed its latest round of celebrating “red tape reduction.” It pledged to streamline and slash bureaucratic burdens for […]
Alberta used to have the highest minimum wage in the country. Now it’s the second lowest
When Alberta hiked the province’s minimum wage to $15 an hour in the fall of 2018, it was the highest rate in the country. But nearly six […]
Mayor says proposed provincial oversight bill not in Calgary’s best interest
Calgary’s mayor said proposed legislation which would allow the province to have oversight over municipal-federal agreements would cause delays in funding and increase costs and uncertainty for municipalities […]
Calgary golfers poised for spring tee-off as city prepares 2 courses for Friday opening
The fairways are mowed, the debris cleaned up and another golf season on the green — and in the rough — is set to start in Calgary this […]
Eid-al-Fitr is a reminder of humanity for Calgary’s Muslim community
As the sun began to set on Tuesday evening, David Drinnan broke his fast for the last time this year and set out to celebrate […]
RCMP officer testifies on conversations with accused at Coutts border blockade trial
An RCMP officer testified Tuesday that it was difficult to find anyone in charge in the early days of the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts, […]
Calgarians are turning to each other as the cost of living rises
Moving is a difficult chore in the best of times, but for Annika Jesper, a Calgary resident, the task was almost impossible. She relies on […]
Health unions push back against mental health and addictions care shakeup in Alberta
Major health-care unions are raising the alarm about the Alberta government’s planned transition to a new mental health and addictions agency, which will affect thousands […]