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Bell: Poll says Calgarians back Farkas on tax hike issue but he won't fight Smith
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (806+ words) Poll says most Calgarians back Farkas against Danielle Smith property tax hike but mayor won't battle the premier It's a surprise but it is what it is. He quit the fight before it started. Mayor Jeromy Farkas is still opposing…...
Breakenridge: Separation petitions, appeals do nothing to clear the cloud of uncertainty
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (641+ words) The Alberta government officially filed its appeal of the court ruling that blocked the separatist petition. Freed from this ruling, the petition could be certified, which would legally obligate the government to hold a referendum It's now been almost a…...
Opinion: Real risk of average voters tuning out the political rhetoric on both sides
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (346+ words) Like it or not, we are now in the most important political campaign in Alberta's history. Amid all the hysterics of politicians and commentators, what follows attempts to put our feet back on the ground. First, it is hard to…...
'We're hoping it'll always be there': Heritage Calgary makes Winter Olympics 90m ski jump 1, 000th historic site
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (866+ words) The ski jump holds heritage value as an important piece of the 15th Winter Olympics, hosted in Calgary An iconic structure from the 1988 Winter Olympic Games was designated as a historic resource by Heritage Calgary at its Report to the Community…...
Leong: More twists and turns for Green Line saga
1+ day, 23+ min ago (686+ words) If you thought the route alignment through downtown was settled, you were wrong In real life, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. In politics, this is rarely true. If you thought there couldn't be any more…...
In Calgary courts: Woman convicted of murdering elderly Calgary flea market vendor granted bid for so-called faint hope hearing
18+ hour, 31+ min ago (515+ words) Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from June 15 to 19, 2026 Convicted murderer Tosha Hubler can try to convince a Calgary jury to reduce the number of years she must spend behind bars before seeking full parole, a judge ruled Monday....
The Boss may be off the grid, but Parks Canada continuing monitoring bears
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (286+ words) One of Banff National Park's most famous residents, grizzly bear 122, better known as "The Boss," was among three adult male grizzlies captured and fitted with GPS collars by Parks Canada wildlife specialists this spring. According to a statement from Parks…...
'It leaves us prey': Nenshi takes aim at Smith over separatist-driven division and economic uncertainty
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (751+ words) Alberta's official opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith has fuelled economic uncertainty and instability in the province by not telling separatist groups to "pound sand," while outlining a vision for the province's economic future focused on energy sector development, job…...
City appoints Michael Thompson as acting chief operating officer for water utilities
17+ hour, 52+ min ago (164+ words) Thompson currently serves as the city's general manager for infrastructure services The city has appointed Michael Thompson as acting chief operating officer for water utilities. Thompson currently serves as the city's general manager for infrastructure services and will step into…...
Calgary man charged with fraud, five other charges, says ASC
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (209+ words) Accused entered an agreement with the ASC and is alleged to have breached it A Calgary man faces six charges, including one for fraud, following an investigation, the Alberta Securities Commission said Monday. Douglas John Vermeeren has been charged under…...