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The federal and Alberta governments are jointly investing $68.5 million over three years to help workers affected by global trade pressures retrain, upskill, and find new employment opportunities.

The funding comes through a new Canada-Alberta Workforce Tariff Response, an amendment to the existing Labour Market Development Agreement between the two governments. It targets workers in tariff-affected sectors like steel and softwood lumber, as well as those in industries directly and indirectly impacted by global market shifts — including workers whose employers are participating in Work-Sharing agreements and employed workers seeking new skills to improve their resilience within affected companies.

The investment is expected to support at least 7,800 workers, with most funding flowing through Alberta's existing employment and training programs. Service providers will work directly with employers and sector partners to deliver timely, local, and personalized support. A new client connection service called Employment Connections is now active, helping affected workers navigate available supports and track their progress back into employment.

Funding will also go toward the Foundational Learning Assistance Program under Advanced Education, helping eligible learners cover education and living costs while upgrading their skills. Career and Employment Information Services under Assisted Living and Social Services will also receive support to help Albertans find work and navigate training and career options.

The investment builds on an already significant federal commitment to Alberta's workforce — the Government of Canada invests nearly $254 million annually through its Labour Market Development and Workforce Development Agreements in the province, supporting training and employment services for approximately 66,000 people each year.

Alberta's unemployment rate currently sits at 7 per cent. The $68.5 million will be delivered between 2025-26 and 2027-28.

🚲 Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is pushing back on the province's plan to introduce bike lane legislation, calling it "symbolic virtue-signalling" and urging the province to focus on pedestrian safety instead.

🗳️ A key organizer with the pro-separatist Centurion Project is refusing to co-operate with Elections Alberta's investigation into the alleged misuse of Alberta's voter list, with his lawyer saying the agency cannot compel him to sign a statutory declaration.

📊 A new survey finds seven in 10 Albertans would vote against separation, rising to 76 per cent in Calgary. Two-thirds believe the separatism debate is hurting Alberta's economy.

⚽ American entrepreneur Alyssa Mitchell has acquired a 41 per cent majority stake in Calgary Wild FC, Alberta's only women's professional sports team. Women now hold a 76 per cent stake in the club.

🛴 A child is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a truck while riding a scooter in Taradale on Tuesday afternoon.

🔫 A 19-year-old faces eight weapons-related charges after ALERT seized two handguns and ammunition from a vehicle and two homes in northeast Calgary last month.

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The Calgary Black Film Festival is back, running May 22 to 26 at the Globe Cinema in downtown Calgary, with a hybrid program of 42 films from Canadian and international filmmakers, plus industry panels and workshops at the Calgary Memorial Park Library.

The festival opens on May 22 with the Calgary debut of Pasa Faho, a film written and directed by Kalu Oji, based on his own experiences exploring fatherhood, pride, and the search for connection between a father and son. The opening night includes a red carpet and after-party.

Among the festival's central works are Of Mud and Blood, which examines the realities of mining in the Congo, and Muganga, The One Who Treats, executive produced by Angelina Jolie and starring Isaach de Bankolé — a portrait of healing and resilience.

Beyond the screenings, the CBFF Black Market on May 23 and 24 offers free industry panels and workshops covering topics like grant funding for film projects, the craft of impactful storytelling, and professional headshots. The Being Black in Canada program, supported by Netflix and Telefilm Canada, will also screen short documentary films made by 30 Black Canadian filmmakers as part of their first foray into the medium.

Most films become available online across Canada beginning at 9 p.m. on opening night, running through May 26.

🍴 Aloha Modern Kitchen: Chef Joel Harris spent years cooking in Hawaii before bringing those flavours to Calgary with his wife Chera. The menu focuses on authentic Hawaiian comfort food — loco moco, plate lunches with garlic shrimp and mochiko chicken, and Hawaiian-style poke made with fresh fish flown in weekly — plus a tropical cocktail menu to match.

🍴 Curtis Creek: Named after a fly fishing guide beloved by owner and chef Tetsuji, Curtis Creek is a Japanese restaurant inspired by the idea of finding your own hidden gem. Tetsuji brings years of experience with traditional Japanese dishes and techniques to the menu, drawing inspiration from his passion for fly fishing and fresh, local ingredients.

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🎟️ Spring at Calgary Farmyard: Calgary Farmyard welcomes spring from May 16 to June 21, with baby animals, fresh country air, and family-friendly farm fun. Open Fridays through Sundays, plus Victoria Day.

🎟️ Heritage Park 2026 Season: Heritage Park opens for the season on May 16, running daily through September before shifting to weekends and Thanksgiving Monday through October 12. This year's season features the fully reopened Historical Village, paddlewheeler rides on the S.S. Moyie, the Antique Midway, and new experiences celebrating Alberta's arts and culture history.

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