Calgary News: Your Daily Update
Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in Calgary, Alberta. From traffic and road conditions to breaking news and community events, we’ve got you covered. This is your go-to source for everything Calgary.
Recent Headlines
- Fatal Assault Investigation: Calgary police have charged a 22-year-old man in connection with a fatal assault that occurred in the Crestwood neighbourhood back in March.
- Playground Funding Concerns: Calgary faces the potential loss of nearly 1,000 playgrounds if funding isn’t increased. CBC Calgary provides further details on this critical issue.
- Alberta Liberal Party Rebrand: A prominent political strategist proposes a significant reboot and rebrand for the Alberta Liberal Party, aiming to oppose separation and the premier’s referendum questions.
- Arson Investigation: Calgary police are actively searching for suspects related to an arson incident in the city’s southwest earlier this month.
- Growing EV Interest: For the first time in years, interest in Electric Vehicles (EVs) is surging across Canada, with Alberta dealerships reporting a noticeable increase. AutoTrader reports on this growing trend.
- New Event Centre Renderings: New renderings of Calgary’s new event centre have been released, showcasing the building’s interior and exterior design.
- Fuel Tax Suspension: Albertans are welcoming the federal government’s temporary suspension of the fuel tax, with growing calls for the Alberta government to follow suit.
- Unusual Grocery Store Visitor: An unexpected animal visitor caused a stir at a grocery store northeast of Calgary last week.
- Robotic Pipediver Failure: The City of Calgary’s robotic pipediver experienced a failure during an assessment of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
- Brentwood Five Remembrance: Calgary marked the 12th anniversary of the tragic Brentwood five killing with a somber day of remembrance.
- Small Business Challenges: A report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) highlights the challenges facing entrepreneurs in Calgary, describing an “entrepreneurial drought”. CFIB provides resources for small businesses.
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