News from the Calgary region
City
Salary remains same, everything goes up – Calgarians share inflation struggles
Salary Remains the Same Everything Goes Up – Calgarians Worried About Inflation. [ READ MORE ]
City
City
Pandemic creates mental health crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in disagreements that tore families apart, according to one Calgary registered provisional psychologist.
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Arts
Chantal Changon advocates for more Indigenous voices to be heard
For years, the federal government has mistreated and disrespected Indigenous people, despite their status as the first people of our great land. Chantal Changon, a well-known activist in Calgary, has dedicated 30 years of her life to ensuring change and being the voice of those who are afraid to speak out.
Arts
Local artists showcase their work at the Calgary Creative Art Guild’s Fall exhibit
Local artists gathered together to raise funds for the Veterans Food Bank at the Calgary Creative Art Guild’s semi-annual fall exhibit and sale. [ READ MORE ]
City
Early respite for man and beast alike as heavy snow halts Nose Hill grazing
Until the city’s targeted grazing initiative was prematurely discontinued for the season, a herd of goats and their dedicated goatherds had the run of Nose Hill Park. [ READ MORE ]
City
Vendors “impressed” and “amazed” at success of Calgary’s first Cat Festival and Market
Calgary’s first cat festival shown to be a roaring success has Calgarians eager for more [ READ MORE ]
Downtown
Student film director addresses the impact of domestic violence in diverse cultures
Purple Kisses depicts the story of a young woman who is desperately trying to navigate through life while in an abusive marriage without any support from her immediate family, as seen through the eyes of writer and cinematographer Maryam Ejaz.
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Business & Jobs
Alberta tourism is thriving as COVID entry restrictions are eliminated
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith the end of Covid approaching and after the Canadian government lifted the COVID-19 travel restrictions on October 1, tourism is gradually thriving in Alberta. [ READ MORE ]
City
Drop in short-term jail sentences leads to better local outcomes
Adult sentence lengths in correctional services have dropped to a five-year low according to newly released data from Statistics Canada, representing a nearly 81% decrease relative to 2016. [ READ MORE ]
City
Away from the Mourning Crowds, some Calgary Residents Express hope for Change in Monarchy
While the world is in shock and London is packed with huge crowds and long lines, many individuals prefer to sit away from the crowds, a circumstance that accompanied Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. [ READ MORE ]