Heavy, wet snow disrupted Calgary commutes while political tensions escalated as the premier urged the new Liberal leader to call an election and reconsider a controversial appearance.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Mar 10 – Mar 16, 2025
Calgary navigates a week of extremes—from political sparks in a snowy storm to breakthrough cultural and community strides.
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Calgary faced a turbulent week with heavy snow disrupting commutes and tense political debates, while significant donations and sports milestones highlighted community progress. Security concerns, harsh weather forecasts, and outdoor tragedies balanced with promising cultural ties and tentative union breakthroughs.
Today in Calgary: a major $1M donation aids a public broadcaster, Jennifer Heil is named national team leader for the Olympics, and a $70M deal boosts homelessness support. Progress spans culture, sports, and social services.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary airport faced a security threat while active seniors grappled with transit challenges to stay fit. Meanwhile, Alberta introduced a controversial bill allowing 12-year-olds to hunt without adult supervision.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgaryjournal.ca · edmonton.citynews.caCalgary braces for spring’s wild weather as forecasts warn of volatile conditions, while a local cricketer achieves his dream by earning a spot on Canada’s international team.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCricket Canada scrambles to address fraud charges against its CEO amid expert consultations, while two skiers lose their lives in separate Alberta avalanches. The day blends administrative scandal with outdoor tragedy.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary faces multiple challenges today: a confirmed measles case alarms health officials, a fatal avalanche shocks the community, economic pressures rise amid a U.S. liquor ban, and political debates intensify over tax policies.
www.ctvnews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caSedona hosted a sister cities meetup with Canmore and Jasło, sparking cultural dialogue, while Alberta school boards reached tentative union deals that could end the strike. Progress marks the day.
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