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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Free Community Concert Series in Underserved Neighbourhoods
Community

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Free Community Concert Series in Underserved Neighbourhoods

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a new free community concert series that will bring live orchestral...

Sarah Mitchell · September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Beakerhead Festival Returns to Calgary with Largest-Ever Lineup of Art-Science Installations
Community

Beakerhead Festival Returns to Calgary with Largest-Ever Lineup of Art-Science Installations

Calgary’s Beakerhead festival is returning for its largest edition yet, with 40 art-science-engineering installations...

Sarah Mitchell · September 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Alberta Faces Worst Teacher Shortage in a Generation as Rural Schools Struggle to Fill Positions
Alberta

Alberta Faces Worst Teacher Shortage in a Generation as Rural Schools Struggle to Fill Positions

Alberta’s education system is grappling with its most severe teacher shortage in a generation, with over 1,400...

Jennifer Blackwood · September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program
Alberta

Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program

Province allocates $300 million annually to feed every public school student amid child poverty concerns.

Samantha Goldstein · September 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
How Mahmoud Mourra Became Northeast Calgary's Go-To Community Builder
Community

How Mahmoud Mourra Became Northeast Calgary's Go-To Community Builder

Mahmoud Mourra, founder of YYC Muslims and father of five, has spent years organizing food drives, neighbourhood...

David Chen · August 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Calgary Selected as Home for National Cybersecurity Innovation Hub
Technology

Calgary Selected as Home for National Cybersecurity Innovation Hub

Calgary has been selected as the home of a new national cybersecurity innovation hub, backed by $75 million in federal...

David Chen · August 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Calgary’s Worsening Air Quality Linked to Expanding Wildfire Seasons, Study Finds
Health

Calgary’s Worsening Air Quality Linked to Expanding Wildfire Seasons, Study Finds

A new University of Calgary study has found that the number of days Calgary experiences poor air quality due to...

Jennifer Blackwood · August 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Investigation: How Calgary's Rental Market Became a Landlord's Paradise
Business

Investigation: How Calgary's Rental Market Became a Landlord's Paradise

Average rents up 40 per cent in three years as vacancy rate hits 1 per cent and tenants face bidding wars.

Samantha Goldstein · August 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand
Alberta

Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand

Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...

Jennifer Blackwood · July 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
Local

Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill

City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.

Samantha Goldstein · July 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Calgary Marks Canada Day with Celebrations and Indigenous Calls for Reflection
Community

Calgary Marks Canada Day with Celebrations and Indigenous Calls for Reflection

Thousands of Calgarians gathered at Prince’s Island Park, Olympic Plaza, and neighbourhoods across the city to...

Michael Torres · July 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge
Community

New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge

A new $28-million multipurpose community hub has opened in Saddle Ridge, bringing a public library, health clinic,...

Jennifer Blackwood · June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation to Build 230 Attainable Homes on Former David D. Oughton School Site
Local

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation to Build 230 Attainable Homes on Former David D. Oughton School Site

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and Attainable Homes Calgary have broken ground on a 230-unit townhome development...

Michael Torres · June 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal
Technology

Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal

AI-powered energy optimization company Neo Grid becomes largest tech acquisition in Alberta history.

Samantha Goldstein · June 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
New Public Art Installation Sparks Debate Over Cultural Sensitivity and Spending
Community

New Public Art Installation Sparks Debate Over Cultural Sensitivity and Spending

A new $600,000 public art installation along Memorial Drive has reignited Calgary’s perennial debate over public art...

Sarah Mitchell · June 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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