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Mayor Farkas proclaims May 25 as Brown Bagging It Day for Calgary
Mayor Jeromy Farkas and members of city hall rolled up their sleeves to make sure no child goes hungry at school, while also serving up a proclamation for National Brown Bagging It Day on Monday. Read More
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Collision involving semi-tanker northeast of Calgary sends two to hospital
A two-vehicle collision 40 minutes northeast of Calgary has sent a woman and child to hospital. Read More
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First one in southern Alberta: University of Lethbridge adding sports dome next year to alleviate demand on current gyms
The University of Lethbridge is adding a major sports facility to campus next year, with its new dome to provide an indoor space for its sports teams and community groups to train year-round while also alleviating scheduling pressures. Read More
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Your letters: Equalization payments come from taxes
Equalization payments are not a result of direct provincial transfers to Ottawa. That is a misconception being perpetrated by the advocates of Alberta separation. Read More
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Remembering ‘Uncle Herb’: The Pearl Harbor survivor’s story
For nearly a century, Herb “Uncle Herb” Weatherwax carried the memories of one of the darkest days in American history.
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Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel that were forged during Trump’s first term. In a social media post, Trump said negotiations…
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The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Here is a look at the holiday and how it has evolved: When…
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A Monday morning pick-me-up: Editorial cartoons from the past week (May 25, 2026)
Last Monday of the month! Here are some offerings from our editorial cartoonists to start the day. Read More
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A booming thrift scene: Where to go first for secondhand treasures
Thrifting is getting a second chance in Calgary, and not just because of the savings. Read More
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Calgary Transit’s free fare zone is an economic asset: Removing it would be a costly mistake
In the global competition for investment, talent and tourism, every advantage matters. For decades, Calgary Transit’s free fare zone has been one of our most effective economic tools — a powerful driver of our downtown economy and a key competitive advantage. Now, Calgary’s city council is considering dismantling it. Read More