🏛️ Government & Politics
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University of Calgary to cost Alberta separation. As Alberta eyes a potential exit from Canada, the government has tapped the university to evaluate the financial implications. An expert advisory panel, including ex-politicians and business leaders, will review the findings ahead of the October referendum.
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Calgary mayor proposes lobbyist registry amid RCMP probe. In response to a corruption investigation involving city hall, Mayor Jyoti Gondek suggests creating a lobbyist registry to increase transparency and accountability within the municipal government.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
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Calgary and Edmonton police honor fallen Ontario officers. In a somber gesture, flags were lowered to half-mast across both cities' police detachments to remember the officers killed in the line of duty, showcasing solidarity among Canadian police forces.
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Calgary's supervised drug consumption site to close. Alberta confirms the closure of its first supervised drug consumption site by June's end. As part of the plan, street-based intervention teams will replace the facility to tackle addiction challenges.
🚑 Breaking & Incidents
- School bus crash in Edmonton sends four students to hospital. A bus carrying 49 students veered into a ditch on Yellowhead Trail. Fortunately, all are safe, but four were hospitalized as a precaution.
💼 Economy & Business
- Oilpatch to seek 72,000 new workers in the next decade. Alberta's oil industry is poised for significant growth, driving demand for tens of thousands of new hires, pivotal for sustaining provincial economic progress.
🎨 Community & Culture
- FIFA World Cup watch parties coming to Calgary. As the world celebrates the FIFA World Cup, Calgary plans to host watch parties across the city, inviting fans to cheer on their favorite teams.
📰 Also Today
- Caterpillars overrun Pigeon Lake campground. Invasive tent caterpillars swarm, alarming campers.
- Grizzly bears culled through Alberta's wildlife program. Hunters have killed four grizzlies.
- Sinkhole repairs delayed frustrate Coach Hill residents. Community voices grow louder.
- Doctor criticizes Alberta's 'rudderless' health system. Leadership instability blamed.
- 485,000 addresses to lose Canada Post delivery. Some Calgary homes affected.
- Alberta appeals court dismissal of separatist petition. Government challenges decision.
- Gun ban impacts competitive handgun shooters. Federal policy faces pushback.
- Investigation continues into Temple deaths. Calgary police probe ongoing.
- Guilty plea in 'catch-a-predator' scenario. Man admits to breach charges.
- Danielle Smith's party has separatist support. Federalist leader faces internal divides.
- Recall petitions against Alberta politicians dismissed. Action lacks sufficient grounds.