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Stephen Avenue's revitalization is complete

Plus, the Calgary Stampede Parade is back Friday.

Emily Edwards

Arts & Culture

The Calgary Stampede Parade is back Friday

Jul 2, 2026

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The Calgary Stampede Parade is back Friday

Olympic medallists Courtney Sarault and Mikaël Kingsbury lead more than 120 entries through downtown.

Emily Edwards

Health

Alberta is expanding school nutrition programs with $43 million

Jun 30, 2026

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Alberta is expanding school nutrition programs with $43 million

Boards can spend the money on food, staffing and administration over three years.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Jun 30, 2026

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More school lunches for Calgary kids

Plus, Picklefest is coming to Calgary for the first time.

Emily Edwards

Arts & Culture

Picklefest is coming to Calgary for the first time

Jun 30, 2026

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Picklefest is coming to Calgary for the first time

More than 40 vendors, tastings and a home fermenting contest land at Big Rock Brewery on August 29.

Emily Edwards

Arts & Culture

Alberta museums and historic sites are free for kids this summer

Jun 25, 2026

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Alberta museums and historic sites are free for kids this summer

Visitors aged 18 to 24 pay half price, and there is no cap on how many times you can return.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

TELUS Spark is getting a federal funding boost

Jun 25, 2026

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TELUS Spark is getting a federal funding boost

Plus, Alberta museums and historic sites are free for kids this summer.

Emily Edwards

Arts & Culture

Jun 25, 2026

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TELUS Spark is getting a federal funding boost

The $879,065 award will upgrade the digital immersion gallery with two high-resolution projectors.

Emily Edwards

Education

A Calgary student just won a $70,000 scholarship for his community work

Jun 23, 2026

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A Calgary student just won a $70,000 scholarship for his community work

Suhaib Hasmi of Robert Thirsk High is one of only 20 recipients chosen nationally by TD.

Emily Edwards

Newsletter

Calgary is asking Ottawa for $845 million

Jun 23, 2026

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Calgary is asking Ottawa for $845 million

Plus, a Calgary student just won a $70,000 scholarship for his community work.

Emily Edwards

City Hall

Calgary is asking Ottawa for $845 million — here's what's on the wish list

Jun 23, 2026

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Calgary is asking Ottawa for $845 million — here's what's on the wish list

The biggest single item is $255M for a new bus maintenance facility in Bonnybrook-Alyth-Manchester.

Emily Edwards

Business

Albertans want child-free dining — and they'll tell you when the service is bad

Jun 18, 2026

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Albertans want child-free dining — and they'll tell you when the service is bad

Calgary sits at 86 per cent support, just behind Edmonton and well above the 74 per cent national figure.

Emily Edwards

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