Новости за 13.04.2024

Just over a week before a highly anticipated public hearing is set to get underway in Calgary, Premier Danielle Smith weighed in Saturday on the contentious topic of blanket rezoning. On her biweekly call-in radio show, Smith was asked her opinion on blanket rezoning, which is currently being proposed in Calgary as a means of […]

Delicate wisps of steam rise above an enormous cauldron hovering over a crackling wood-burning fire. Orange ribbons tied to a nearby tipi frame flutter in the wind. The air is filled with the sweet scent of sap, and floating along that breeze is a welcoming song, its rhythm set by the beat of a hide […]

For a quarter of a century, Viagra (sildenafil) and its younger cousins like Cialis (tadalafil) have been improving the sexual health of men worldwide. These drugs have become the gold standard for treating erectile dysfunction. They work by inhibiting the level of a compound called PDE5, thereby increasing blood flow to the penis. Now, it […]

When Alberta Budget 2024 was released, Finance Minister Nate Horner touted that the province’s fiscal plan was based on “the same priorities held by Albertans who create their own household budgets.” Much was made of the budget “striking the right balance,” being “responsible” and managing our resources “wisely.” What might household-budget-creating Albertans want? The household […]

It’s finally official. Future generations of Albertans will no longer have to worry about windmills and solar panels interfering with their pristine view of the strip mines, clearcuts and pumpjacks that currently adorn the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies. If you think this is a silly vision of Alberta and its possibilities, you are right. […]

As a former longtime resident of Calgary, I still visit family every two months. On my most recent visit, I was driving on Deerfoot Trail and was distracted by some protesters on an overpass. I was shocked to see them with a rainbow banner and a sign saying “Perverts: Stop grooming our kids.” Being a […]

Every moment matters. For organizations that contribute to community well-being in Alberta, this has never been more true. In the face of urgent challenges such as the rising costs of living, an aging population, social isolation and the climate crisis, it’s more important than ever to find ways to volunteer. Connecting to pressing issues across […]

Nazem Kadri has plenty of wisdom to share with his Calgary Flames teammates. Nine-hundred games worth now. And while he isn’t shy to pipe up and voice his opinion in the locker-room, his actions continue to speak loudest. Marking a significant milestone Friday, the last major games-played plateau before he achieves silver-stick status in the […]

After halting production, distillery says support from customers praising the product's affordability prompted the distillery to resume making the vodka next week.

'NASA has the Artemis program, which has the goal of putting astronauts back on the moon in the next couple of years. And so, the challenge is no longer if we can do it — it's doing it safely for longer durations'

What to listen to: Laurie Anne Fuhr with Toni Vere, April 13 at Jam’s Diner, 1 p.m. Calgary poet and singer-songwriter Laurie Anne Fuhr — If you’re staying in, check out her 2019 autobiographical poetry collection Night Flying from Frontenac House — is always a treat to see live and will be joining Toni Vere, […]