Calgary faces a $350 property tax hike while Alberta pushes for more biofuels amid looming tariff threats affecting local farmers. The events highlight shifting fiscal and energy policies in the region.
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Week of Mar 17 – Mar 23, 2025
A week of tension and transformation unfolds in Calgary.
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Calgary experienced a tense week as rising property taxes and energy policy shifts fueled political clashes and incidents of arson and smuggling. Amid wildfire concerns and fiscal strain, the city also saw promising moves towards clean energy investments that hint at a transformative future.
Alberta Premier Smith pressed for oil policy shifts amid wildfire concerns in her meeting with the PM. Meanwhile, a Calgary man faces drug smuggling charges and Teslas were set on fire in the city.
halifax.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary news delivered stark contrasts today. Authorities arrested a suspect in a tragic Waterdown shooting, while political leaders sparred over emissions rules. Meanwhile, a new hydrogen hub signals progress towards clean energy.
toronto.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · transitionaccelerator.caA recent poll shows some Albertans favor joining the US amid economic woes. Meanwhile, Calgary police battle a drunk driving incident injuring an officer and a violent assault charged as attempted murder.
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