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Calgary's local economy — openings, closings, funding, and the people building companies here.
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Aug 13, 2026
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Calgary, Rocky View advance plans for trade hub
The Prairie Economic Gateway would be an inland port on CPKC's mainline, but no timeline is set.
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Aug 13, 2026
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Federal government commits $3.2 million to skills training for Treaty 7 First Nations youth
Community Futures Treaty Seven will reach 165 young people through its Regional Skills Link Project.
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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.
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May 21, 2026
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Alberta is positioning itself as a major player in Canada's defence sector
A $21-million programme called DEFENDS links local firms, universities and the armed forces.
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May 14, 2026
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$68.5 million to help Alberta workers affected by tariffs
The three-year deal amends an existing labour agreement and targets steel and softwood lumber jobs.
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Apr 16, 2026
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A Calgary startup is letting people control devices with their thoughts
Think2Switch pairs with low-cost EEG headbands and needs no specialised training to set up.
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Mar 31, 2026
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Calgary's beloved Bike Swap needs help to survive beyond 2026
Chris and Laura Grant have run the event for 15 years and say 45 funding applications went nowhere.
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Mar 24, 2026
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Mount Royal University to lead new Alberta logistics hub with $5.6 million in funding
Most of the money comes from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, with the rest from Ottawa.
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Mar 19, 2026
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Alberta wins the bid to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
Calgary and Edmonton share duties in the largest international sporting event here since 1988.
