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Today's lead story about a dog abandoned in a backpack outside a soccer club hits close to home. I adopted a dog just a month ago, and I can't imagine anything happening to him. It's a stark reminder that our pets depend on us completely, and stories like this one are hard to read—but important to share.

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Alberta businesses diversify beyond U.S. markets, while Noah and Olivia remain the top baby names in the province.

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A seven-year-old Pomeranian named Coco was found abandoned in a backpack outside the Calgary Southwest United Soccer Club on February 7, and the Calgary Humane Society is asking for the public's help identifying who left him there.

The reddish-brown dog was discovered in poor physical condition with acute medical needs outside the facility at 10450 50 Street SE. Brad Nichols, director of enforcement with Calgary Humane Society, called the abandonment egregious given the dog's condition and said the organization has more information about Coco than is typical in these cases.

Nichols said he's confident someone knows this dog and where he came from. Abandonment and medical neglect are offences under both the Animal Protection Act and the Criminal Code, punishable by up to a $20,000 fine, lifetime prohibition from owning animals, and two years in jail.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Calgary Humane Society at 403-205-4455 or through the online report cruelty portal at calgaryhumane.ca.

🏞️ Parks Canada is gathering public feedback until February 27 on six design concepts for a new Banff visitor centre, community space, and housing on Banff Avenue's 200 block, a project nearly 30 years in the making.

💔 A toddler died after being struck by a Jeep Cherokee turning into a marked crosswalk in southwest Calgary on Sunday while being pushed in a stroller, marking the city's second pedestrian fatality this year.

📝 A petition to stop Alberta from funding private schools fell short with roughly 124,000 signatures collected, missing the required threshold of about 177,000 names needed within 120 days.

❄️ Arctic winds brought frigid temperatures to Calgary with windchill values around -40°C Wednesday morning, along with light snow and gusting winds prompting the city to activate its priority snow clearing plan.

🏘️ Calgary city council approved a controversial land-use redesignation for 35 units in Springbank Hill by a 9-5 vote, despite residents advocating for fewer units in line with the area structure plan.

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Alberta parents welcomed more than 52,000 babies in 2025, and when it came to naming them, many stuck with the classics.

Noah claimed the top spot for boys for the seventh consecutive year, while Olivia dominated the girls' list for an impressive 13th year in a row. Olivia's streak now stands as the longest-running top name in Alberta's history, surpassing Ethan's nine-year run from 2001 to 2009 and Liam's seven-year reign from 2010 to 2016.

Amelia, Emma, and Sophia tied for the top five girls' names, along with Charlotte and Violet. For boys, Theodore, Oliver, Henry, Jack, and Lucas rounded out the top five. Theodore made a notable jump from fourth to second place, marking its highest ranking ever, while Liam dropped from third to seventh.

Parents chose over 14,500 unique names in total, with some drawing inspiration from pop culture figures like Khaleesi, Zendaya, and Beckham. Others looked to Greek mythology with names like Artemis and Zephyr, while nature-inspired choices included Azalea, Magnolia, and Sparrow. Some parents nodded to Alberta's heritage with names like Jasper and Rose, the province's official floral emblem.

Dale Nally, minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, said the province is proud to welcome the youngest members of Alberta's family and will continue working to make Alberta a place where they can succeed.

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🎟️ Signature Cuts & Fireside Warmth: Top ice carvers compete in a three-day competition at both Calgary Farmers' Market locations this weekend, with guests invited to view the sculptures while enjoying outdoor fire pits, s'mores, and maple taffy.

🎟️ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert: A live symphony orchestra accompanies the sixth Harry Potter film on the big screen at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from February 19-21, with tickets starting at $50.

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