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Calgary Is Getting a $120 Million YMCA and Public Library in the City's Fast-Growing West End
Alberta Is Sitting on One of the Largest Lithium Deposits on Earth
Edmonton Once Had a Waterfall Pouring Off the High Level Bridge, And We Still Miss It
Costco Lloydminster Alberta: Everything We Know About the New Location Opening in 2026
Edmonton Police Seize $8 Million in Cocaine in Joint Operation Tied to National Drug Trafficking Network
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A two-year investigation that began in Winnipeg ended with an Edmonton arrest and the seizure of 80 kilograms of cocaine enough to put $8 million worth of drugs off the street in a single search warrant.
Edmonton Is Rebuilding the High Level Bridge. The Streetcar That Crosses It May Not Survive Construction.
The City of Edmonton is preparing a major rehabilitation of the 113-year-old High Level Bridge. Construction hasn't started yet but when it does, the heritage streetcar that's carried 90,000 passengers a year across the North Saskatchewan River since 1997 could go quiet.
Fort Edmonton Park Is Now Open For 2026: Hours, Tickets And What To Know
Fort Edmonton Park is now open for its 2026 summer season, with discounted admission, Wednesday-to-Sunday hours, Midway rides, train and streetcar access, weekend brunch, and the Indigenous Peoples Experience all back for visitors.
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Alberta Is Getting a Major Aircraft Manufacturing Hub in Wheatland County — and the Planes It Builds Will Fight Wildfires Across the Country
De Havilland Canada broke ground on May 15 on a 1,500-acre aerospace campus in Wheatland County, 11 kilometres west of Strathmore. Once complete, the site will build the planes that fight Canada's wildfires and create 3,000 jobs in a small Alberta county most people drive through without stopping.
Best Summer Road Trips from Calgary in 2026
From the Icefields Parkway to the badlands, here are the best road trips to take from Calgary this summer — including what to know about free national park entry starting June 19.
Calgary Transit Bus Knocked onto Its Side by Gravel Truck During Morning Rush Hour in SE
Three people were taken to hospital Tuesday after a gravel semi-truck struck a Calgary Transit bus at Peigan Trail and 26 Street SE, rolling it onto its side during the morning commute.
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Costco Lloydminster Alberta: Everything We Know About the New Location Opening in 2026
A Costco is under construction at 75 Avenue and 19 Street on Lloydminster's west side. The 160,000-square-foot warehouse has a building permit, a sign on site, and foundation work underway. Based on the provincial project registry, a fall 2026 opening is the most likely window.
Alberta Rejects Further EMS Talks With Lethbridge as September 30 Contract Deadline Nears
Alberta has rejected Lethbridge's request to continue negotiating its integrated Fire and EMS contract. With the current deal expiring September 30, 2026, the city has four months to find an alternative — or lose a system that has been running since 1912.
Thousands Are Heading to Lethbridge Alberta for Canada’s First-Ever Grand Slam of Baseball
Ten days of baseball, food trucks, live music, and a Canadian Baseball Legends Gala featuring former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar. The Canadian Grand Slam of Baseball runs May 21 to 31 at Spitz Stadium.
Alberta Is Getting a Major Aircraft Manufacturing Hub in Wheatland County — and the Planes It Builds Will Fight Wildfires Across the Country
De Havilland Canada broke ground on May 15 on a 1,500-acre aerospace campus in Wheatland County, 11 kilometres west of Strathmore. Once complete, the site will build the planes that fight Canada's wildfires and create 3,000 jobs in a small Alberta county most people drive through without stopping.
Lethbridge Is More Interesting Than You Think. Here's What to Do There This Summer.
From a Japanese garden built in Kyoto and shipped to the prairies, to Canada's largest birds of prey centre and a whisky-trading fort in a river valley, Lethbridge has a summer lineup that surprises most people who haven't been paying attention.
Grande Prairie Is Hiring Peace Officers and Police Officers No Experience Required for Some Positions
The Grande Prairie Police Service and Grande Prairie Enforcement Services have five open positions right now, from Peace Officers to experienced police of all ranks. Starting salaries run from $46 an hour to over $119,000 a year depending on the role and you get paid during training.
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Is Dunkin’ Donuts Opening In Alberta? What We Know About The Chain’s Return To Canada
Best Calgary Patio Restaurants 2026: Rooftops, River Views And Sunny Spots
Wingstop Is Opening in Calgary, Alberta in 2026 — Locations, Menu and Everything You Need to Know
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