Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP, is set to have a live discussion with Evan Li tonight on YouTube at 8pm. Li was the high school student whom Bruce McAllister, ED for the Premier's Office said should have been assaulted for his views at Alberta Next. www.youtube.com/@naheednensh...

Five days ago, an ICE agent shoved a woman asking questions about the detention of her husband. Today they attacked two journalists. We cannot accept or normalize what has now become routine violence at 26 Federal Plaza. It has no place in our city.

Premier Smith acknowledges that maximum classroom sizes were not on the table in negotiations. That is something that I have heard from many teachers they want as part of the negotiations. Smith said the government doesn't want caps for maximum flexibility.

The Alberta Government says they will redirect funding that would otherwise go towards teachers and educational grants for school boards during a strike to parents, saying that funding would be unused. Not clear what would happen if a negotiated settlement included back pay, as is often the case.

Premier Smith says that her Executive Director Bruce McAllister's comments were just off colour, and that he has apologized for it and the matter is closed. Says its common practice to cut people off at Alberta Next panels who aren't on page about talking about relations with Ottawa.

I have to say in all my years as a journalist, I've never heard a government employee say that a youth should be assaulted for speaking their mind.

The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate's rural nutrition program has provided meals &snacks to hundreds of students... This year the program has been suspended after YFNED's application for funding through Jordan's Principle was denied by Indigenous Services Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#StarExclusive: Tesla used an automated system to make a run on the bank of Canada’s dwindling EV subsidies, outmanoeuvring Canadian dealerships that filed claims manually and were left short millions of dollars, the Star has learned.

Covering the disability community die in at McDougall Centre this afternoon, and one of the harrowing stories is from an AISH recipient who was offered a MAID form to die rather than being offered provincial emergency housing transition support.

Heard from numerous teachers tonight that they'd rather quit than accept what the government bargaining is moving towards. So a deal may be reached, but it may come as a Pyrrhic victory.

ATA bargaining chair resigns hours after meeting with government

Calgary city councillors were split on ending future council meetings at 6 p.m. Your thoughts? #yyc #calgary #yyccc

Grocery store disruptions to hit southern and central Alberta, as workers are set to be locked out of Sobeys' Balzac distribution hub starting on Thursday. buff.ly/GFTAD07

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts opens AFA art house in Calgary, the first gallery operated in the city by the foundation. buff.ly/fYJxiEL

One month is what the ATA is giving for more negotiations to avert a strike. #yyc #yycbe #ccsd #abed buff.ly/AaNoa6Z

In news that is sure to stick in the craw of Trump, President Obama just won his third Emmy—meanwhile The Apprentice (the TV show, not the movie) was nominated nine times and won zero Emmy awards during Trump's run. deadline.com/2025/09/pres...

The GOA has sent out an update on their perspective of negotiations with teachers. The deficit is being cited as a reason why they haven’t reached a deal with teachers. www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...

Two Calgary locations get automated enforcement reinstated after Calgary police makes successful business case. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/ZSGIElu

After three of four Communities First councillors voted in favour of the climate emergency declaration back in 2021, they're now calling for it to be rescinded and an audit done on spending. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

Most of the top contenders are within the likely margin of error, though there's a high undecided rate, particularly among likely voters. #yyc #calgary #yycvote buff.ly/Ow99Gnx

Well, the list of books being banned from EPSB is appalling. And it's very likely that an author on this list will get their other works pulled too, especially in the absence of teacher librarians. There are books on this list that changed my life. This is what the UCP is taking away from kids.

Alberta is banning The Handmaid’s Tale in schools.

Tired of boring political debates that just regurgitate sound bites? Well, coming soon is something different. Four Mayoral and Ward 7 candidates will have their knowledge of Calgary tested on Sept. 22 and 23. Save the Date!

Incumbent Kourtney Penner opts to run for re-election in Ward 11. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

Team Canada decisively defeated the United States in the first round of the Pacific Nations Cup on Friday. Over 11,500 Calgarians gathered at McMahon stadium to catch the first international level rugby match held in the city in over a decade. buff.ly/aCteeKk

The Wild FC signed their team captain Meggie Dougherty Howard to a 3-year contract extension on Wed., representing a long-term confidence in the team's success.

79-year-old Judith said had she known more about these distraction tactics, she might have been better prepared. So, she wanted her story to serve as a reminder to others to be cautious when strangers approach. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/3b2Ob7q

Did you know that you're supposed to register online to vote in Calgary's upcoming municipal election? One mayoral candidate said more must be done to raise awareness on registration. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

Calgary's Chinatown BIA has introduced a pair of giant Adirondack chairs featuring artwork from Rawry and Pohly and Yiyo Partida at Sien Lok Park. The goal is to be a conversation starter and visitor destination for the community. buff.ly/8aOCbPI

Calgary's Dragon Boat Race and Festival has hit on a winning formula, with racers coming from across the nation to compete. buff.ly/BeVSDva

Calgary's newest theatre, now under construction as part of the Arts Commons Transformation project, gets a new name as the Osten-Victor Playhouse. buff.ly/gh1ENGd

So Calgary, here's the deal. It's a warm day (finally) & everyone is at Harvie Passage thinking they are Adam van Koeverden or something. You're not. The Bow River has some serious current, it's full of water (that's where all the rain went), and it's murky. I've seen two rescues in an hour. 1/

The provincial government is refusing to release its Alberta Next survey results, citing a section of its new "Access to Information Act" that allows the withholding of "advice to officials," even though the Act also says: "This section does not apply to information that is a statistical survey."

​New Zealand will replace its gas tax with road user charges based on distance, time, and weight. "Weight" is an intriguing variable. Will owners of massive SUVs and utes need to pay extra b/c of their environmental and safety costs? (They should.)

Measles cases in Alberta on 2025-08-07: • Total cases: 1,713 (+19) • North cases: 568 (+13) • Central cases: 112 (+4) • South cases: 959 (+1) • Calgary cases: 51 (+1)

SCOOP: Alberta taxpayers paid almost $20K for Premier Danielle Smith to speak alongside Ben Shapiro at a PragerU fundraiser in March, according to travel expense disclosures. www.theprogressreport.ca/premier-prag...

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DanielleSmith made it clear that she’s on the side of the separatists. Today, Smith and Minister Amery instructed government lawyers to oppose Elections Alberta’s reference of the separatist’s ballot to the Court. #ForeverCanadian lawyers and I will be in court tomorrow. 1/2

Measles cases in Alberta on 2025-08-05: • Total cases: 1,691 (+35) • North cases: 552 (+18) • South cases: 958 (+13) • Edmonton cases: 23 (+4)

Now, more than ever, Albertans need to have confidence that the person tasked with administering our free and fair elections and referendums is able to do their job independently without interference from politicians and political activists at home and abroad. daveberta.substack.com/p/get-ready-...

Your dog could be the next scene stealing star of Alberta Theatre Projects' upcoming production of Wizard of Oz. The company is holding open dog auditions in Aug. for the role of Toto.

Three years of efforts to repair and restore Calgary's Chinese Cemetery came to a finish on Thursday, as volunteers cleaned the final headstones and grave markers that had been damaged and left askew for decades. buff.ly/mvIpRAx

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will recognize the state of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September. Carney says this move comes amid Israeli settlement building in the West Bank and its relentless war on Gaza.

Tsunami update as of 6:45pm PT: A tsunami has been generated, and it was damaging near epicenter. Tsunami Warnings remain in effect for many Pacific Islands (including Hawaii) and SW AK. However, for U.S./Canada West Coast, Watch *has been canceled* & converted to "Advisory."

Measles cases in Alberta on 2025-07-28: • Total cases: 1,574 (+36) • North cases: 496 (+17) • South cases: 905 (+14) • Calgary cases: 49 (+5)

Who wants to go to the Calgary Surge game today (Sunday) 2pm game time at Winsport Event Centre. We have up to four tickets - first come, first served! #yyc

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, national journalism org, condemn an online campaign targeting a reporter www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Alberta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Constitutional Affairs and vocal separatist Jason Stephan released a statement complaining that the Prime Minister is a de facto King trying to destroy Alberta and compares Canada’s monarchy to Vladimir Putin. He says Alberta doesn’t need to be ruled by a King.

Measles cases in Alberta on 2025-07-21: • Total cases: 1,454 (+47) • South cases: 844 (+22) • North cases: 443 (+22) • Edmonton cases: 16 (+2) • Calgary cases: 43 (+1)