Alberta Culture, Events & Local Life

Calgary and Blackfoot Confederacy Report Progress on Indigenous Housing and Public Art 18 Months After Historic Agreement

Eighteen months after signing a historic agreement, Calgary and the Blackfoot Confederacy say they're making progress on Indigenous-led housing and public art. But how many homes are being built, and where? Here's what the City has revealed, what's still unclear and what comes next.

The City of Calgary Is Hiring 53 Roles Paying Up to $199,512, Including Apprentice Welders at $48 an Hour

The City of Calgary is hiring for over 53 positions, with salaries reaching $199,512. An apprentice welder could earn over $100,000 a year at the highest hourly rate, while a fire mechanic earns $58.30 an hour. Calgary police are also recruiting three deputy chiefs. See who's hiring, what qualifications you need and which applications close this week.

Grey Cup 2026 in Calgary: Game Date, Free Festival Events, CTrain Guide and What to Know

The 113th Grey Cup kicks off at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m., with Riley Green at halftime and Sarah McLachlan singing the anthem. Before that, four days of free festival events take over Stampede Park: pancake breakfasts, drone shows, live music and an indoor family zone. Here’s the full schedule, what’s free, how to get there by CTrain and what to expect on the roads.

Needle Found in Child’s Halloween Candy in Blackfalds, Alberta, as Police Investigate Similar Reports Across Canada

A Blackfalds family going through their child’s Halloween candy found a needle hidden in a candy bar. The child wasn’t hurt, but RCMP are asking parents across the central Alberta town to check their kids’ treats again. These are the seven streets police named, how to check candy without getting hurt, what to do if you find something, and the similar reports police in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia are now investigating

Trump Says U.S. and Canada Have “Concept” of Trade Deal, Claims Canada Will Pay for Entire Keystone Pipeline

Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have “the concept” of a trade deal and that Canada will build and pay for “all of” the Keystone pipeline. Mark Carney confirmed a “good conversation” but said nothing about a pipeline. Alberta lost about $1.3 billion on Keystone XL last time. Here’s what’s confirmed, who might pay, and which pipeline could actually get built.

As Trump’s Trade War Pushes Canada Toward Europe, Carney and EU Leaders Unveil New Alliance

While Donald Trump told Americans Canada is “learning their lesson,” Mark Carney was in Montreal launching an “Alliance for the Future” with the European Union. Ursula von der Leyen called Canada and the EU “the nucleus.” Here’s what Canada actually agreed to, whether it’s joining the EU, why Parliament hasn’t voted, and what could change for Canadians.

Edmonton’s Newest Yemeni Coffee House, Bon Arabica, Is Now Open: Menu, Prices and Location

Banff, Alberta’s Balkan Restaurant Ranks No. 4 in the World, Only Canadian Spot on Two Tripadvisor Lists

Thanksgiving Dinner 2026 in Calgary and Edmonton: Where to Eat Out or Order Turkey to Go