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Lobbyist Registry Proposal, Brooks Data Centre Debate & AI Fire Cameras — Calgary Saturday

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🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Calgary gets green light for lobbyist registry amidst probe. Amid an RCMP investigation into alleged corruption, Calgary’s mayor, Jeromy Farkas, has been endorsed by the province to initiate a municipal lobbyist registry. This initiative is part of the city's effort for greater transparency and accountability.

  2. Calgary mayor pushes for transparency in Cowboys Park deal. The city mayor is advocating for more details to be disclosed regarding the controversial Cowboys Park agreement to ensure public confidence and scrutiny.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Alberta explores cost of separation with $1.5M study. The provincial government has commissioned an economic analysis and set up a panel to assess the financial implications of a potential separation from Canada. This initiative underscores the provincial tensions and the importance of fiscal evaluations in political discourse.

  2. Brooks residents demand clarity on local data centre plan. The community is seeking more information about a proposed megaproject, which promises to significantly impact the local economy and infrastructure.

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Fort McMurray residents self-filling Highway 63 potholes. Frustrated by the lack of timely government intervention, local residents have taken it upon themselves to fix the hazardous potholes, highlighting community resilience and the pressing need for infrastructure upkeep.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. AI cameras pilot in Kananaskis to detect wildfires. New AI technology is being trialed to monitor and detect early signs of wildfires, potentially revolutionizing how wildfires are managed and prevented in the area.

📰 Also Today

  • Ottawa's new food strategy aims to boost grocery competition.
  • Provinces seek more influence in judicial appointments.
  • Canada plans social media restrictions for kids under 16.
  • Calgary doctor to head national preventive health committee.
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Calgary doctor selected to lead national committee on preventive health services

The federal government has tapped a Calgary-based physician to lead a national advisory committee on preventive health services, and one advocate is hopeful it will lead to significant updates to the national guidelines for breast cancer screening.

General Jun 13, 2026

Calgary mayor wants to reveal more detail about Cowboys Park deal

Less than a month before the Calgary Stampede, Mayor Jeromy Farkas said he wants to see if he can publicly disclose the lion's share of an agreement the city made in 2024 with Penny Lane Entertainment to turn Shaw Millennium Park into Cowboys Park.

General Jun 13, 2026

Alberta government commissions $1.5M economic analysis and panel on cost of separation

Alberta's government said Friday it has picked the University of Calgary to study the potential costs if the province were to leave Canada.

General Jun 13, 2026

AI cameras being piloted to detect wildfires in Kananaskis

AltaLink is testing AI-enabled wildfire cameras in Kananaskis that can automatically detect smoke and alert staff to potential fire starts. AI wildfire detection cameras are being increasingly being rolled out across western North America as communities look for new ways to detect wildfires quicker.

General Jun 13, 2026

Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they'll 'always find a way'

Canadian teens and parents — the two groups directly impacted by the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) introduced Wednesday by the federal government — share their thoughts on social media and the proposed legislation, which would ban accounts for users under 16.

General Jun 13, 2026

Some provinces want more say in appointing judges. What does Canada's chief justice think?

Several provinces are calling for a constitutional change to give themselves more say in how federal judges are appointed at the provincial level. What does Chief Justice Richard Wagner make of this ongoing political debate over Canada's judicial system? CBC's The House spoke with him earlier this week to get his thoughts.

General Jun 13, 2026
Province says Calgary is ‘free’ to introduce a lobbyist registry in wake of RCMP probe

Province says Calgary is ‘free’ to introduce a lobbyist registry in wake of RCMP probe

Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas revealed Thursday he has been working with others on council to bring forward a motion to establish a registry of lobbyists at city hall. 

Politics Jun 13, 2026

Frustrated Fort McMurray residents fill Highway 63 potholes themselves

For months, Fort McMurray residents have complained of potholes on Highway 63 bursting tires and bending rims. Dozens of frustrated volunteers decided to stop waiting for the contractor by filling the potholes themselves.

General Jun 13, 2026

Brooks residents seek info on the data centre megaproject planned right next door

A substantial but largely confidential plan to build a huge data centre near Brooks, Alta., has led local officials to update bylaws and launch an education program for residents about the benefits, drawbacks and potential mitigation strategies of hosting such large-scale industry.

General Jun 13, 2026

Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

The federal government has pledged $3 billion which it says will add more food terminals in Canada, help the Competition Bureau sniff out and penalize anticompetitive behaviour, and help Canada produce more of its own food. Independent grocers say it's a step in the right direction when it comes to helping them compete, but won't topple the dominance of the country's major grocers.

General Jun 13, 2026
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