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Calgary, City, News, Alberta, Canada

Week of May 12 – May 18, 2025

Energy shifts, leadership ripples, and urban surprises stir Calgary this week.

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This week, Calgary saw a $15B merger reshape its energy scene as Alberta paused carbon pricing. A local leader’s political triumph paralleled academic innovations, urgent safety reviews, and unsettling urban incidents, blending progress with challenges.

Monday: Massive merger and policy pause shake Calgary's energy scene. Read More ▼

A $15B merger creates a leading oil and gas force in Calgary as Alberta pauses its industrial carbon pricing, marking a pivotal shift in the province’s energy strategy.

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Tuesday: Calgary’s own rises as a new leader in Alberta. Read More ▼

Ric McIver, drawing on his strong Calgary roots and city council experience, has been elected Alberta Speaker of the Legislature, marking a decisive shift in provincial leadership.

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Wednesday: Calgary's day unfolds with a mix of unsettling events and strategic maneuvers. Read More ▼

Calgary experienced a violent bus driver attack, an axe-used dog fight incident with no charges, a $1.5M illegal cannabis seizure, and military vehicles relocating ahead of the G7 summit.

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Thursday: Calgary faces a day of diverse headlines. Read More ▼

Calgary emerges under mixed headlines: minority support for Alberta separatism, a new coal mining project approved, and police urging caution over risky youth games amid air quality advisories.

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Friday: A day of contrasting headlines in Calgary. Read More ▼

Calgary headlines mix academic innovation, political debate and upheaval. A new university program on Canada‑U.S. relations launches amid Stockwell Day’s support for an Alberta separation vote, Bow Valley College cuts 103 jobs, while a bar manager faces assault charges.

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Saturday: Health alarm meets prehistoric wonder. Read More ▼

Alberta sees a rise in measles cases while Calgary celebrates new paleontology discoveries at the Royal Tyrrell exhibit, reflecting both public health concerns and local cultural pride.

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Sunday: A day of stark contrasts in Alberta. Read More ▼

A fatal car crash and a sideswipe train collision prompt urgent safety reviews, while playoff intensity sparks excitement in hockey circles across Alberta.

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