Calgary faces tension as disputes over a billion-dollar takeover delay fuel boardroom fights. Alberta boosts its measles campaign, while Leduc finalizes a $9.5M harassment suit payout.
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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of May 5 – May 11, 2025
Calgary balances high-stakes disputes with community and technological momentum.
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Calgary faced boardroom disputes, a landmark lawsuit, and deepening political debates amid health scares and community loss. Voters showed rising separatist sentiment while business and sports buzz danced alongside technological advances in oil. The week captured both tension and innovation, reflecting a city balancing crisis with excitement.
Alberta's premier faces tough questions after addressing separatism, while his chief of staff defends a business-class flight on health grounds. Meanwhile, Calgary mourns the loss of a respected community member.
calgary.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca · oilcity.newsCalgary businesses brace against a potential postal strike while the city readies for an international rugby final, balancing concerns with a buzz of anticipation.
calgary.citynews.ca · eagles.rugbyCalgary’s mayors warn that separatist moves could destabilize unity as a Ponzi scheme conviction reinforces accountability. New poll data shows a significant number of voters leaning toward separation, deepening political tensions.
calgary.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caAn Alberta court upheld the conviction of a Calgary man involved in a Ponzi scheme after denying his appeal, reinforcing the city's stand against financial fraud.
calgary.citynews.caCalgary’s oil sector advances with AI-powered automation at oil sands, while political debates surface in Alberta over potential separation from Canada, reflecting a mix of innovation and division.
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