Calgary deep freeze causes transit delays as severe winter weather disrupts travel for planes, cars, and trains while Porter Airlines expands its network with new routes linking Hamilton to Calgary and beyond.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Feb 3 – Feb 9, 2025
Calgary braves the chill with bold moves and shifting policies.
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This week in Calgary saw severe winter weather disrupting transit while innovative travel routes emerged. Emergency teams rescued stranded animals and officials introduced urgent public safety and regulatory measures. Security heightened for a major visit, and campus protests fueled heated political debates.
In Calgary today, animal rescue teams combed the cold snap to aid stranded critters while officials launched new measures against fentanyl, reflecting emergency care and tougher public safety actions amid the harsh winter.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary officials revise bylaws to target predatory tow truck practices while union tensions and corruption probes stir local controversy. Police also chase a suspected military romance scam culprit amid growing public distrust.
calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary amps up security for an upcoming world leader visit, recalling past high-tension events, while in Edmonton, a local task force calls to halt demolition and save a historic museum.
halifax.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caAlberta Premier Danielle Smith denies involvement amid health contract controversy, while Calgary students protest new transgender policies. The city buzzes with political debate and campus activism.
calgary.citynews.ca · www.ctvnews.ca · calgary.citynews.caA Leger poll shows Premier Smith's approval on the rise while over half oppose the provincial pension plan and tariff strategy, reflecting a divided public response in Calgary.
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