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Premier Smith outlines education investments ahead of 2026-27 school year

Alberta's premier and education minister will highlight education spending in Calgary Tuesday, amid ongoing teacher concerns over...

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Calgary man charged with fraud in alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme

Craig Michael Thompson, 49, faces two counts of fraud and money laundering over a scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 investors...

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Alberta's October referendum could reshape Bow Valley's temporary workforce

Five immigration-related questions on the ballot could restrict services for the region's 260,000 temporary workers and non-permanent...

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Alberta Federation of Labour warns separation would devastate workers, citing job losses and pension risk

A new report argues Alberta separation would trigger a severe recession, job losses and threats to labour protections while leaving...

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Calgary Transit launches Route 503 express bus connecting north end to downtown with all-day service

The first of a new 500-series network provides limited-stop, two-way service throughout the day from Sage Hill to downtown, marking a...

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Village Square Leisure Centre closes until end of 2027 for $51 million upgrade

The northeast facility, which draws over 300,000 visits yearly, shut its doors August 31 for major mechanical and electrical system...

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Calgary requests $1.2 billion from Alberta's 2027 budget for transit and infrastructure

The city's wish list includes $448 million for transit capital projects, $418 million for critical infrastructure, and $320 million for...

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Calgary teacher's five-day trial opens over alleged 1990s sexual abuse

Fred Henry Archer, 82, pleaded not guilty to charges spanning June 1994 to September 1995. Defence claims the accuser fabricated...

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Premier Smith avoids separation talk at Alberta Day celebration as October referendum nears

Speaking at Heritage Park on Sunday, Premier Danielle Smith focused on Alberta's contributions to Canada ahead of a planned October vote...

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Calgary fireworks fines could triple under proposed bylaw amendments

City council committee meets Sept. 1 to consider raising illegal-sale fines from $750 to $3,000 and doubling discharge penalties.

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Thunder Run waterslide takes final riders before Village Square overhaul

Calgary's iconic slide, which opened in 1994, closed Sunday after 32 years. Mayor Jeromy Farkas and comedian Andrew Phung were among the...

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Premier Smith celebrates Alberta's 121st birthday at Heritage Park with optimism on province's future

Premier Danielle Smith addresses crowd at Heritage Park Sunday on Alberta Day, touting province as economic engine. Heritage Park...