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Alberta separatist push faces legal challenge and signature drive The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has filed a Statement of Claim in Alberta Court of King’s Bench challenging the approval of a separatist petition, arguing Treaty No. 8 rights were not respected and First Nations’ consent is required. Separately, Elections Alberta has authorized the Alberta Prosperity Project to collect signatures from Jan. 3 until May 2 to qualify a referendum — they must gather just under 178,000 valid names. Key facts: Statement of Claim filed against Alberta government, federal government and Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer; signature window ends May 2; target ≈178,000 signatures.
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Premier Smith blames Nenshi as Calgary water main ruptures again Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faulted former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi and the city for failing to monitor the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which supplies roughly 60% of Calgary’s treated water. The feeder main ruptured for the second time in less than two years, prompting conservation measures. Key facts: feeder supplies ~60% of treated water; second rupture in <2 years.
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Calgary housing market: sales fall, inventory rises The Calgary Real Estate Board reports December home sales down 14.2% year‑over‑year to 1,126 units. The residential benchmark price fell 4.7% to $554,700. New listings: 1,219 (‑1.5% YoY); inventory up 28.9% to 3,860 homes. CREB called 2025 “a year of transition,” with condo and row inventories weighing on prices.
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Flames frustrated in 4-3 loss to Predators Nicolas Hague scored with 29 seconds left as Nashville beat the Calgary Flames 4-3, snapping Calgary’s three‑game win streak. Flames had been 10-1-1 in their previous 12 and 5‑0 at home before the defeat. Coach Ryan Huska called it "not a great night." Key facts: final 4-3; Hague goal with 0:29 left; streaks noted.
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Flyers down Oilers 5-2 in Edmonton Owen Tippett and Nick Seeler each had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2. Flyers improved to 21-12-7; Oilers fell to 20-16-6. Dan Vladar made 22 saves and reached a career-high 15 wins this season. Key facts: final 5-2; Flyers 21-12-7; Vladar 22 saves, 15 wins.
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Calgary coach poised for Olympic first Calgary-based coach Karine Dazé will coach Brazil’s Augustinho Teixeira in snowboard halfpipe at the 2026 Milan Olympics, becoming the first Canadian woman to coach halfpipe at the Games. Dazé is a top certified coach who moved from athlete to mentor and will make Olympic history in 2026.
Calgary Weekly Digest: Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
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Flames frustrated with miscues against Predators
The Calgary Flames entered Saturday's NHL game against the Nashville Predators on a hot roll and they started the game that way, too.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation moves to block Alberta separatist petition in court
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is challenging Alberta’s separatist petition in court, saying separation from Canada cannot proceed without First Nation consent under Treaty No. 8.
Tippett and Seeler lead Flyers past Oilers
Owen Tippett and Nick Seeler each had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday.
Kitten suffers major injuries after seeking shelter in engine compartment
Kaedra, an eight month kitten, suffered major burn and frostbite injuries after seeking refuge from the cold by hiding inside a vehicle near the engine.
Alberta business thwarts attempt to buy snowmobile with forged I.D.
Using stolen or fake identification to make big ticket purchases isn't a new scam, but it appears to work often enough to keep businesses on their toes and investigators busy.
Alberta separatist group gets green light to collect referendum signatures
Elections Alberta says Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project have from Saturday, Jan. 3 until May 2 to collect just under 178,000 signatures to qualify.
Calgary snowboard coach poised to make Olympic history
For only the second time in history, there will be a female halfpipe coach in snowboarding at the Olympic Winter Games.
Danielle Smith blames former Calgary mayor Nenshi for city’s water woes
Premier Danielle Smith is laying Calgary’s latest water problems squarely at the feet of her chief political rival: former mayor and current Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi.
Alberta Tory Party prepping for possible spring election against Smith’s UCP
Peter Guthrie, the head of Alberta’s new Progressive Tory Party, said there's no time to lose in creating a centrist conservative alternative to the UCP and the NDP.
Calgary housing market closed out 2025 with 14% fewer home sales in December: board
Home sales in the City of Calgary fell 14.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier as prices decreased to close out the year.
Calgary community rink flooding put on hold amid water main break
Weather conditions for outdoor skating may be ideal; however, skaters will have to watch their step amid flooding restrictions. The City of Calgary’s Stage 4 water restrictions remain in place following the major water main break near Sarcee Trail and the 16 Avenue Northwest/Trans-Canada Highway interchange. According to the city, around 3,000 homes have been...
Remote work option ending for thousands of workers in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta.
Will Alberta’s public-private health approach actually reduce wait times?
Health experts are divided on whether allowing surgeons to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously will shorten wait-lists.
Officials stress Calgarians must save water after Bearspaw main break sees no drop in usage
Repair work continues in Calgary, where Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the city is committed to fixing a problematic water main that has burst twice now in a year and a half.
Canadian grocery industry’s new code of conduct takes full effect
The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.
Work continues on new aircraft manufacturing plant east of Calgary
De Havilland says it’s on track to open a portion of its new aircraft manufacturing plant sometime in 2028, and that a major regulatory hurdle has been recently cleared.
Pastrnak, Bruins cruise past Oilers 6-2
David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins closed out the 2025 calendar year with a much-needed 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Calgary taxi driver hailed as hero after baby born in back seat
Hardeep Singh Toor answered a late-night call for an urgent hospital trip, only to find himself racing to deliver a couple’s baby instead of a routine fare.
What’s with the rise in popularity of pickled foods?
From recent pickle-themed feature items at McDonalds to Nashville hot chicken served with pickles, the preserved food is showing up more often on menus.
Connor McDavid says Olympics ‘finally feel real’ after Team Canada roster reveal
With the selection process complete, Connor McDavid said the focus now shifts to preparing his game to peak in February for the Olympics rather than April for the NHL playoffs.
Alberta, Quebec referendums likely would fail due to Canadians’ anxiety: pollster
Abacus Data has been studying what it calls the 'precarity mindset' in Canada for the last year.
Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz quits cabinet, to leave soon as Alberta MLA
Rebecca Schulz is also one of 26 members of the legislature — and one of 24 United Conservative members — facing citizen-led petition drives to recall them from their seats.
Another ‘catastrophic’ water main break prompts usage limits for Calgary region
The water main that ruptured saw a break a year ago, with city officials facing added concerns over why it broke again and what's being done to fix the issue.
Attempted kidnapping near Banff Christmas Market prompts police investigation
Police are asking for the public’s help after a 44-year-old man was targeted in an attempted kidnapping near the Banff Christmas Market earlier this month.
‘Just wanted him to get up’: Father mourns son killed in remote Sask. shooting
Police say one person was killed and three others were injured in the shooting. Investigators refused to confirm the identity of the deceased.
Major water main break traps people in vehicles, affects 2K Calgary homes
Early details from City of Calgary indicate 2,000 homes and 100 businesses are impacted by the water main break, which left people trapped in vehicles on Highway 1 as it flooded.
‘He hunted them’: Family launches petition to keep B.C. mass murderer behind bars
In 1982 in central B.C., David Ennis shot grandparents George and Edith Bentley and parents Bob and Jackie Johnson, and raped their young daughters before killing them as well.
Edmonton’s Food Bank fundraising goals not yet met as demand soars, donations slow
Right now in Canada, one in four people is experiencing food insecurity — something Edmonton's Food Bank can attest as it struggles to keep up with demand and bring in donations.
Ned’s Wish helps retired police and military dogs across Canada
After amassing $50,000 in bills for her retired police dog, Ned, a Mountie started Ned's Wish to help cover the costs for military and police dogs from coast-to-coast.