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Marda Loop businesses sue City of Calgary for $75 million over 'debilitating' 2-year construction project

June 16 , 2025 at 03:11:55 p.m. MDT • :

A group of Marda Loop businesses is suing the City of Calgary for $75 million over an ongoing, two-year construction project that has left the plaintiffs "suffering dire financial consequences," according to a statement of claim.

G7 leaders call for 'de-escalation' in Middle East as Trump leaves summit early

June 16 , 2025 at 06:00:13 p.m. MDT • :

G7 leaders released a joint statement calling for a "de-escalation" of hostilities in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran heats up and U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the Kananaskis, Alta., summit early to deal with the war.

Criminal charges dismissed against Calgary 911 operator accused of feeding police info to gang members

June 16 , 2025 at 01:38:20 p.m. MDT • :

A former Calgary 911 operator accused of feeding protected police information to the rivals of alleged gang members, walked away from her criminal charges Monday after pleading guilty to offences under Alberta's Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) Act.

The Canada Strong Pass launches Friday to promote domestic tourism. Here's what it offers

June 16 , 2025 at 08:54:01 a.m. MDT • :

Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Monday morning that the federal government will launch the Canada Strong Pass later this week, a move to promote domestic tourism that makes Canada's historic sites and parks free to visit and rail travel less expensive for young people.

Fighter jets deployed after civilian aircraft entered G7 no-fly zone above Kananaskis

June 15 , 2025 at 08:19:39 p.m. MDT • :

A fixed-wing civilian aircraft travelled into restricted air space above Kananaskis on Sunday, according to a news release from the G7 Integrated Safety and Security Group.

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Alberta faces wave of looming strikes

June 16 , 2025 at 04:10:10 p.m. MDT • :

Saskatchewan premier pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports

June 15 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Alberta government to increase prescription costs for seniors for first time in 31 years

June 14 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Liberals see a need for speed on major projects bill. Critics warn that's risky

June 16 , 2025 at 03:51:55 p.m. MDT • :

First Nations leader who had 'intense' talk with Trump considered leaving before president landed

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