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Calgary is experiencing a range of issues, including a critical car crash, the cancellation of the Country Thunder festival due to noise and construction, and concerns from the Chamber of Commerce about potential business departures if Alberta separates. The city's 911 center also faces increasing call volumes and complexity.
Federal government commits $29M to north Calgary water main project
The federal government is contributing $29 million to a major water infrastructure project serving Calgary’s northern neighbourhoods. Corey Hogan, the Liberal MP for Calgary Confederation and parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources, announced the funding with city officials. The money comes from the Build Communities Strong Fund and supports the first stage of the N…
Calgary man charged in alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme involving more than 1,000 victims
Craig Michael Thompson allegedly turned a one-man investment operation into what Alberta securities regulators called a “classic Ponzi scheme, dressed up as a modern trading success story.” More than …
Calgary Home Sales Fall 16% in August as Prices Decline Year Over Year
Calgary’s housing market recorded fewer sales and lower overall prices in August, with 1,660 homes changing hands, down 16.4% from the same month last year. The residential benchmark price fell 1.1% t…
Calgary home with pro-Trump flags vandalized amid cross-border trade war
A Calgary home flying pro-Donald Trump flags has become a target for anger over the renewed U.S.-Canada trade war. The homeowner says people have thrown eggs and bagged dog excrement onto the property…
