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Federal Boost for Contemporary Calgary, Oilers Signings & CUSMA Relevance — Calgary Sunday

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💼 Economy & Business

  1. GM emphasizes CUSMA significance for the auto sector. General Motors Canada has stressed the importance of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in strengthening North American trade relations, crucial for industry competitiveness against global players.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. $40M federal investment in Calgary planetarium redevelopment. The federal government is allocating $40 million to revitalize Calgary's former planetarium, enhancing Contemporary Calgary's cultural offerings.

🏈 Sports

  1. Oilers secure key defensive players. Edmonton Oilers have extended contracts for Shakir Mukhamadullin and signed Spencer Stastney, bolstering their defensive lineup for the coming NHL seasons.

📰 Also Today

  • U.S. denies meeting with Alberta separatists. Ambassador emphasizes non-involvement with separatist strategy in Alberta.
  • Canada's success at World Cup inspires ambition. Players motivated for future tournaments.
  • Alberta swimmer breaks records. Young athlete from northern Alberta making waves with new achievements.
  • Fundraising insights from Alberta's referendum campaign. Examines third-party advertisers' funding progress.

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Source Articles (7)

Federal government investing $40 million in Contemporary Calgary's redevelopment of old planetarium

The federal government announced on Friday it is investing $40 million in Contemporary Calgary's redevelopment of the Centennial Planetarium on the west end of downtown through the Build Communities Strong Fund.

General Jul 5, 2026

How fundraising is going so far for third-party advertisers in Alberta's referendum campaign

Just over two weeks since its launch, the pro-separation group Let Alberta Decide has pulled out to an early fundraising lead for advertising dollars in the province’s October referendum campaign.

General Jul 5, 2026

Swimming phenom from northern Alberta is 'rewriting the record books'

Grande Prairie's 18 year-old Oliver Dawson was named the city's parade marshal for Canada Day 2026 for his feats in the swimming pool. Dawson has broken two Canadian breaststroke speed records so far, and he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

General Jul 5, 2026

Canada's historic run at World Cup fuels players' hunger for future tournaments

It was a historic tournament for the Canadians, who earned their first point and first win in a men's World Cup, and made it into the knockout round for the first time. Once there, they topped South Africa 1-0 to earn a spot in the Round of 16.

General Jul 5, 2026
General Motors says renewal of CUSMA ‘very important’ for auto industry

General Motors says renewal of CUSMA ‘very important’ for auto industry

As uncertainty remains around North American trade relations, General Motors says CUSMA, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, is 'very important' for the automobile industry.

Politics Jul 5, 2026
Oilers sign d-men Mukhamadullin, Stastney

Oilers sign d-men Mukhamadullin, Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Sunday.

Sports Jul 5, 2026
Trump administration not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatists: Hoekstra

Trump administration not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatists: Hoekstra

The Trump administration is not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatists, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told Global News in an interview.

Canada Jul 5, 2026