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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada

Week of Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2025

Calgary’s week: a blend of tension and tenacity on multiple fronts.

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In Calgary this week, an education strike fueled intense debate while safety teams seized illegal drugs and quelled a large grass fire. Economic concerns, including a hefty budget gap and a fatal train crash, surfaced alongside renewed community efforts and rising border tariff worries.

Monday: Calgary's education strike sparks heated debate. Read More ▼

Support workers in Calgary's Black Gold School Division joined a province-wide strike, heightening labor tensions in Alberta’s education sector and fueling debate over working conditions today.

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Tuesday: Drugs seized and fires quelled: Calgary's safety update. Read More ▼

Authorities seized millions in illegal drugs at the Alberta border while crews contained a large grass fire, enabling Highway 1A to reopen near Cochrane. Swift actions highlight ongoing safety efforts in Calgary.

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Wednesday: Canada stands united against divisive influence. Read More ▼

An Alberta resident leads a petition to bar Trump from Canada as debates stir over banning him at the upcoming G7 meeting in Alberta. Local resistance gains momentum.

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Thursday: Calgary faces a stark day of economic woes and tragic events. Read More ▼

Calgary faced a tough day with a $5.2-billion budget gap raising economic alarms, a deadly train crash near Airdrie, and investigations into gang trafficking intensifying across the region.

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Friday: A day of swift recoveries and bold reinventions in Alberta. Read More ▼

WestJet apologized after delays stranded travellers, while Calgary's highway reopened following a propane spill. Edmonton received $106M for downtown revival, and a McDonald's franchise rebranded to honor an Oilers captain.

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Saturday: Calgary embraces progress with reassuring recoveries and fresh opportunities. Read More ▼

Calgary marked the day with hopeful updates: an Airdrie teen was found safe, a local running back secured a national combine spot, and the city council approved cannabis sales at adult-only events.

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Sunday: Tariff tensions rattle border communities. Read More ▼

Communities near the Canada-US border face rising personal costs as new US tariffs stir economic uncertainty and trade worries, prompting calls for quick policy responses.

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