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Rents decline in Calgary as market cools in May
Unfurnished one-bedroom suites fell 5% year-over-year, while two-bedrooms saw the steepest drops across the city.
Scotia Place construction hits midway mark, stays on track for 2027-28
The Flames' new $926M arena is roughly 40% complete, with crews aiming to make the building watertight by late summer.
Calgary spent $1.05B on costs downloaded by province, Ottawa
City projects another $145M in downloaded costs next year, sparking calls for provincial support to close the fiscal gap.
Data centres booming across Alberta as AI race heats up
Alberta is at the centre of Canada's hyperscale data centre surge, with nearly half of all proposed projects targeting the province.
Oil boom returns to Alberta as rigs work overtime
Drillers report their busiest May in over a decade as high prices drive a rush for new wells across Western Canada.
400 Calgary students showcase arts projects at Werklund Centre
Grades 1-12 students present their changemaker projects after 7,500+ hours of creative learning.
School bus fees jumping nearly 40 per cent next year
Calgary Board of Education riders will pay $500 annually starting 2026-27, up from $360. Rising fuel and labour costs are driving the increase.
Mosquitoes likely to spike in next few weeks after wet weekend
Recent rainfall has created ideal breeding conditions. Peak season doesn't hit until mid-July, but a bloom is expected soon.
City drops housing and climate from core priorities
Calgary is narrowing its focus to public safety, transit, and infrastructure for the remainder of 2026.
Man shot in Beltline park on Wednesday afternoon
A shooting in Connaught Park left one person with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police continue searching for the suspect.
Holy Trinity Academy wins three awards at provincial band festival
Wind ensemble and symphonic band brought home Superior Band and Adjudicator's Choice awards in Red Deer.
Garam Glam night market brings 30+ vendors and live music Saturday
A UCalgary student-run non-profit fighting warmth inequality hosts its first large-scale event at Realm Salon and Wellness.
