A sweeping COVID report in Alberta, with special air quality alerts issued in Calgary, sparks debate. Meanwhile, RCMP probe racially charged signage in St. Albert as university students enjoy a quirky concrete toboggan race.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2025
Calgary's week was a mix of legal battles, regulatory shifts, and hopeful signs of spring.
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This week, Calgary faced legal conflicts and privacy debates amid environmental alerts and cross-border initiatives. City officials pushed through major transit projects while the community celebrated record-breaking sports and an early spring hint, all reflecting a multifaceted urban narrative.
Calgary plans to modify rideshare bylaws. A major rideshare firm filed a complaint over potential privacy risks, challenging the proposed regulatory changes.
calgary.citynews.caCalgary cheered a standout performance as Casey Dawson shattered the U.S. speed skating record at the ISU World Cup, highlighting the city's growing international sports prowess.
townlift.comCalgary City Council approved the Green Line LRT construction to boost transit, while an Alberta minister sets off for a U.S. prayer breakfast, marking a day of proactive local and cross-border initiatives.
www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com · edmonton.citynews.caCalgary faces serious legal challenges as a psychologist is charged with child sex offences while students sue over education access. The day underscores community distress and legal conflict.
calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caAuthorities disclosed a long-hidden fugitive secret in an Alberta town, while Calgary-bound passengers faced delays in Cancun and industries braced for U.S. tariffs. The day mixed shock, inconvenience, and economic caution.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caCalgary groundhogs emerged from their burrows today, sparking optimism for an early spring. Their playful forecasts have stirred hope and anticipation across Alberta.
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