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'Durability of policy': What do Calgary business groups, civic leaders want to see come out of this federal election?

6 hours 15 sec ago
The federal election campaign is in full swing, as parliamentary candidates go door-to-door to promote their party's platforms and ask Calgarians for their vote. Read More
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5 Burning Questions at curling worlds with Canada looking sharp for playoffs

6 hours 53 sec ago
It’s like déjà-vu of Uijeongbu. Read More
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Canadian energy stocks dragged down by steep drop in global crude oil prices

6 hours 15 min ago
Fears of a tariff-driven recession has led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector's outlook should the weakness persist. Read More
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Homes for Hope is 'a personal journey' for Castellano Custom Homes

6 hours 21 min ago
"We feel so fortunate that we were able to participate in this. And we're really happy that Sam picked this lot because we think it is one of the most beautiful areas that we develop in and hopefully it will help to sell the house. We're really proud of this development," says Graeme Melton, vice-president of community development for Melcor, the developer behind Sunset Ridge. The company played an instrumental part in the initiative. The 2025 Home for Hope graces a ridge lot that faces southeast across the Cochrane Valley in the newly released estate community of Pinnacle Estates within the community of Sunset Ridge in Cochrane. As Sam Iaquinta says, "We couldn't have done this without Melcor." Read More
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White: Breaking down Calgary's levies, fees on new homes

6 hours 59 min ago
I have often wondered why new home builders don’t advertise new home and condo prices like the gas pumps — identifying what per cent of the home’s cost is land, permit fees and levies. It doesn’t seem fair that home builders should be the ones who are most often blamed for the high cost of housing when, in fact, most of the increase is due to increases in land, levies and permit fees (there is also the increased cost of materials, wages and overhead); it is not simply the desired profit for the home builder. Read More
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Brubeck's balcony a place for relaxing, taking in the view

7 hours 53 min ago
On a warm evening, it's nice having the opportunity to spend extra time in the fresh air. One of the best ways to experience this is through a balcony in one's bedroom. Read More
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Home sweet, single-family homes: Housing type remains ‘Canadian dream’

8 hours 14 min ago
The "Canadian dream" persists among most homebuyers with single-family detached homes remaining their housing type of choice, a new survey has found. Read More
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Dropping mortgage rates increases housing affordability

8 hours 19 min ago
Housing affordability in Canada is improving, a new study has found. National Bank of Canada Financial Markets issued a report in March examining mortgage payments as a percentage of household income at the end of 2024, finding the metric fell nearly one percentage point in the fourth quarter from the previous one. Read More
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More than half of Canadians plan to buy a home in next 5 years

8 hours 23 min ago
Canadians remain bullish on homes despite a challenging economic environment, a new survey has found. Online personal finance resource NerdWallet released a new survey in March that found 54 per cent of the more than 1,000 respondents stated they plan to buy a home in the next five years. Read More
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FLAMES BIG READ: Just how good could Zayne Parekh be?

9 hours 40 min ago
Zayne Parekh was, honestly, a little shook. Read More
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Three takeaways as Flames cruise to two desperately-needed points against Ducks

Thu, 2025-04-03 22:52
The Calgary Flames did exactly what they were supposed to do. Read More
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Two women, one man arrested for string of commercial burglaries

Thu, 2025-04-03 18:43
Arrests in a suspected smash-and-grab break-in at a southeast Calgary vape store led police to charging three people with a string of other burglaries throughout the city. Read More
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Bell: Smith slams those whipping up Canadians for a brawl with the U.S.

Thu, 2025-04-03 18:37
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not shutting up because people who call her a traitor want her to shut up. Read More
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Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Thu, 2025-04-03 17:51
A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding. Read More
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

Thu, 2025-04-03 16:54
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't want to be "exuberant about dodging the bullet" with U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement but that it might push a trade agreement renegotiation until after the April 28 federal election. Read More
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Chestermere man convicted of RV park fraud now charged with similar crimes

Thu, 2025-04-03 16:20
Calgary police have charged a man who is suspected of fraudulently selling lots at an undeveloped RV park southeast of Sundre, allegedly costing his victims $1.5 million. Read More
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Braid: Smith's tariff victory cry alarms Conservatives as Ontario car sector gets pounded

Thu, 2025-04-03 15:25
Premier Danielle Smith is criticized from the outskirts of her Conservative camp for declaring that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war on Canada is virtually over. Read More
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'(People) to kill': Disturbing writings, sketches found in accused killer's backpack, jury hears

Thu, 2025-04-03 15:11
The man accused of fatally stabbing a Calgary woman in the city’s Beltline three years ago is also alleged to have carried notebooks filled with disturbing handwritten notes and sketches the morning of the attack, a jury heard Thursday. Read More
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Roster 'nuances' part of 2025 Cavalry: The skinny on Calgary's CPL soccer squad

Thu, 2025-04-03 14:40
Cavalry FC went into the off-season with an if-it-ain’t-broke, don’t-fix-it attitude towards its soccer roster. Read More
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Historic downtown Calgary fire hall will become arts/culture hub

Thu, 2025-04-03 14:36
Local artists and studios on the lookout for new opportunities in downtown Calgary may soon find what they're looking for at the historic Fire Hall No. 1 and North-West Travellers building in the downtown. Read More
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