A transformer explosion plunged thousands into darkness while innovative Olympic Plaza designs were unveiled. A political jab stirred debate and a new street sweeping schedule promises cleaner streets ahead in Calgary.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Apr 7 – Apr 13, 2025
Calgary shakes up its urban scene amid power outages and political pivots.
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This week in Calgary, a transformer explosion and new privacy rules stirred disruptions while innovative urban designs and stricter street cleaning promised progress. Political visits, campaign launches, and trade talks added to the dynamic mix, as natural and public safety challenges kept residents on alert.
Calgary police can now withhold names as privacy rules change, while a downtown manslaughter charge raises alarm. Political endorsements and a new RCMP leader underscore shifting law enforcement and governance.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caCalgary saw major political moves today as Liberal Leader Carney launched his campaign at a new multi-service centre while the Alberta Premier departed for eastern trade talks. Local businesses also faced U.S.-China trade pressures.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary sees mixed signals today: duty-free sales plunge as travelers avoid the U.S., while a Stampede auction boosts local optimism. Police probe a teen assault and officials warn of bear dangers and a school rash outbreak.
calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary faces a competitive federal campaign, a government-auditor clash over legal probes in health contracts, and tougher challenges for Ukrainian refugee support as federal funding tightens.
www.ctvnews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary marked April 13, 2025 with health reform debates, a week-long spring clean-up, strong calls for climate action, a tornado stirring in the south, and a thrilling golf victory.
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