Calgary Stampede 2024 Shatters Attendance Records, Boosts Local Economy

Calgary Stampede 2024 breaks attendance records with 1.48 million visitors, boosting local economy by $282M and generating $540M for Alberta.

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WestJet Strike Resolved: Mechanics' Union and Airline Reach Tentative Deal After Chaos Over Canada Day Weekend

WestJet and AMFA reach a tentative agreement, ending the strike. Mechanics receive a 15.5% wage increase. Flight operations to normalize soon.

Calgary

CUPE 38 representing Calgary City Workers threaten Stampede Strike

CUPE 38 may launch Work-to-Rule action if no fair deal is reached with City, affecting water, transit safety, and city events amidst water shortages.

Calgary

Calgary Residents Unite in Water Conservation Efforts Amid Major Main Break Crisis

Calgary

Reimagine 17th Avenue SW: Beltline Neighbourhoods Association Seeks Feedback for Open Street Initiative in 2025

Calgary

City of Calgary Inside Workers Overwhelmingly Vote in Favor of Strike Action Amid Contract Dispute

Calgary inside workers vote 89% for strike mandate over wages and work-from-home policies, but talks continue with the city to reach a fair agreement.

Provincial News

Financial Hurdles Lead Gil McGowan to Withdraw from Alberta NDP Leadership Race

Gil McGowan withdraws from the NDP leadership race and outlines his strategy to strengthen party support against the UCP.

Calgary

Chestermere's Financial Probe Concludes: Report Expected Soon Amidst City Officials' Pledge for Reform

Calgary

Alberta NDP Leadership Race Heats Up: Candidates Gear Up for Calgary Debate

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Sarah Hoffman Launches Alberta NDP Leadership Bid with Focus on Health, Climate, and Housing

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ASIRT Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Bonnyville, Alberta

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Doug Ford Champions Trans Rights: Trans Women’s Rights to Women’s Sports Protected

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David Shepherd Withdraws from Alberta NDP Leadership Race Due to Health Challenges

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Markstrom Shines in 5-3 Victory Over Devils

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Alberta Strengthens Presence in Ottawa with New Office Opening

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Alberta Launches Water Advisory Committee to Tackle Drought Challenges

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