Новости за 23.03.2024

When a woman is pregnant, we use the term “she is expecting.” This, of course, means she is expecting to have a healthy baby, ideally born at full term, in an uncomplicated manner, and then after that, most women hope to nurse a healthy baby. Not so long ago, I met a couple who indeed […]

Coun. Courtney Walcott recently suggested that 350,000 homeowners in Calgary are among “the selfish few.” Or at least, that is what was implied when he scolded Coun. Dan McLean for having the temerity to suggest that a plebiscite on blanket housing would only “benefit the selfish few.” As no councillors ran on this issue, a […]

I recently read an article about a Calgary father seeking a court intervention to prevent his adult daughter from having a medically assisted death (MAID). That same day, I attended a presentation titled Hidden Complexities by Dr. Tracy Powell, summarizing her PhD research into family members’ experiences of MAID. I was not part of Powell’s […]

As a teacher, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the new K-6 social studies curriculum draft, as it will have a profound effect on our students for decades to come. I want to explain my perspective on the curriculum, and I encourage you to share your thoughts by going to the province’s online feedback survey titled, “K-6 […]

Despite the lack of support from Albertans, the provincial government seems poised to introduce legislation to facilitate the entry of parties into municipal elections. I am relatively neutral on the issue, however, I do think we can build upon this legislative interest to look at the process currently used to select our city’s politicians. Some […]

The Calgary Hitmen’s chase for a Western Hockey League playoff spot officially ended on the second-last night of their regular season with a 7-6 loss to the host Swift Current Broncos. The Friday night battle was tied 2-2 heading to the third period when the clubs combined for nine goals in the final 16:07. Swift […]

Calgary club gets much-needed victory in push for NLL playoffs

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek and local business owner Landon Johnston, who launched the petition to recall her from office nearly two months ago, met for a scheduled face-to-face on Friday.

Negotiations for both groups of workers share the same drop-dead date of April 17, meaning they could end up striking on the same day.

'We've completely transformed the organization into a different business. It's time for a new name.'

Top five executives at Calgary-based Canadian Pacific Kansas City each paid more than $10 million last year

Police have deemed a suspicious death in the southwest Calgary community of Shawnessy to be non-criminal and released one person who was arrested shortly after the man’s death. Officers were called to the 200 block of Shawcliffe Circle S.W. around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, where a man was in medical distress. Police arrived to find […]