Some Canyon Meadow community members have recently taken to social media with concerns about the proposed development of a McDonald’s in their neighbourhood, with one group starting a petition against it. Many residents have concerns about the increase in traffic that will result from the 24/7 drive-thru, as well as potential effects on existing strip mall businesses and their contribution to unhealthy eating habits.

Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival of a more "traditional Canadian winter," a Weather Network meteorologist predicts as the network releases its seasonal outlook.  Video: ‘It'll be a December to remember’: The Weather Network forecasts abrupt start to winter Most of Canada is expected to see near or colder than normal temperatures, and near or above normal precipitation and snow, says the network's seasonal forecast for December, January and February.

The 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge opened at Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday night, as the United States National Team Development Program squad took the first of the two-game series with a score of 4-2. The series pits some of the top-rated NHL prospects from across the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) against the United States National Development Team (USNDT).  This year marks the second time the two nations have faced off, after Team CHL took both games in last year's event.

Elections Alberta has issued recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14. The new total means that almost a third of the 47 United Conservative members in the legislature are now engaged in the recall process, potentially threatening the balance of power in the house. Tuesday's approvals include petitions for cabinet ministers Searle Turton and Nathan Neudorf.

Many Calgarians demonstrated disappointment with the provincial government last Thursday, protesting the potential application of the notwithstanding clause on three bills at McDougall Centre.  Premier Danielle Smith invoked the notwithstanding clause for the second, third and fourth time in a month, stating in a press conference last week that the “stakes could not be any higher.” “We’re keeping these decisions in the hands of those who are directly accountable to Albertans and ensuring that these protections can move forward without further court delay,” Smith said.

As the winter months approach and feelings of loneliness tend to increase, some Calgary university students struggle to find free time between course assignments and heavy workloads.  A 2018 study found that young adults in post-secondary education suffer from high rates of anxiety, depression, stress, difficulties sleeping and compromised cognition.  Arius Carifelle, a third-year University of Calgary student enrolled in environmental science, dedicates 50 hours a week to school alone. 

The Alberta government has tabled a bill that would open the door for surgeons to charge patients for privately delivered procedures while keeping a foot in the public system and billing taxpayers. Premier Danielle Smith's government previously suggested family doctors might be eligible, but they're not included in the proposed legislation. Surgical Services Minister Matt Jones says the bill is about offering flexibility to doctors, reducing wait times and giving Albertans the option to pay for procedures without having to travel out of province.

Nine Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions from constituents. It's the first time the province's Recall Act has been used. It was brought in under former UCP premier Jason Kenney as a way to empower citizens and hold politicians accountable between general elections. How petitions work Under the legislation, a petitioner must submit a reason in 100 words or less about why they feel an MLA should be recalled.

If you take a drive down 9th Avenue, Calgary’s first designated main street, you’ll find yourself rolling straight into the heart of Inglewood. Through their weathered brick and sandstone, the oldest buildings and businesses in the community retain their quiet dignity of standing in Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood. Alexandra Centre Society

Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled at Alberta's largest airport due to snowy weather, leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans. Calgary International Airport says flights were paused so crews could clear snow from runways to keep operations safe. The airport says flight operations resumed at 9 a.m. local time, but delays were still expected throughout the day due to weather conditions.

The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it's essential to spend time with loved ones. "Over 70 per cent of Canadians feel these are important events," said Leger's executive director, Andrew Enns, in an interview Sunday about the market research company's latest online poll on how Canadians feel about family gatherings.

Alberta’s minimum wage has been $15 for seven years. But some students at Mount Royal University say that it is no longer acceptable. “I feel like the minimum wage just isn't keeping up with the cost of inflation and everything. So I believe that it should increase like everything else is increasing,” said Katherine Kha, a first-year business student at MRU.

The union representing 16,000 hospital workers says it reached a tentative agreement with Alberta's health authority a minute before its members hit the picket lines Saturday morning. Sandra Azocar, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, or AUPE, says its members, some of whom had already walked off the job by the time they received word on the agreement, have been ordered back to work.

The world's most influential nations gathered in South Africa to work around Washington's disruptive foreign policy Saturday, reaching consensus on issues like climate change and gender equality while pushing back on a Ukraine deal that western allies deemed insufficient. For Canada, disruptive geopolitics led to a technology pact with India, a recent foe, a cut to Ottawa's funding for global health, and talks with countries grappling with American and Chinese trade coercion.

Transgender Day of Remembrance took on an additional meaning on Thursday in Calgary.  In light of the governing UCP’s use of the notwithstanding clause to shield legislation limiting gender-affirming care and services to trans youth from legal challenges, queer activists and allies showed up in large numbers at McDougall Centre in downtown Calgary. Hundreds of people showed up to support the community and express opposition to what they see as policies discriminating against trans youth.

As a clock counts down the hours until thousands of Alberta hospital workers begin their strike, their union has published a list of the first picket lines. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and Alberta Health Services say they have returned to the bargaining table ahead of Saturday's 8:30 a.m. deadline to begin job action. The AUPE has said it was "eager to see the employer's new offer," but there has been no word on what, if any, concessions AHS had made.

Canadian bobsledder Tobi Ade dreams of representing his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but the cost forces him to make significant financial sacrifices. Ade pays $25,000 in team fees to compete this year in qualifiers, continental and international competitions. To offset the costs, Ade relies on full-time work as an engineer in training, local sponsorships, and his support system. …

MLA Shane Getson, who represents Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland in the Alberta Legislative Assembly told the house, "You have to defend parents’ rights to the end, unless they’re bad parents." PHOTO SUPPLIED: UNITED CONSERVATIVE PARTY CAUCUS. An Alberta legislature member was called on by the Opposition to apologize Thursday after saying the province has a duty to step in to deal with “bad parents” while also comparing transgender surgery to the castration of livestock.

As temperatures drop and finals approach, students can lose motivation to study. But physical activity can help improve cognitive performance and focus, experts say.  For many students, the colder months can make it more difficult to find motivation and time. Kate Vandeweghe, a kinesiology major at the University of Calgary (UofC), says that for her, physical activity isn't just about fitness, but a way to manage stress and reset your mind and body.

Inside Fenyk Coffee. PHOTO BY : SADAF KARAMI Fenyk Till - Fenyk Coffee creates and sells a unique experience, cafe by day, and social house by night. PHOTO BY SADAF KARAMI Customers - Calgarians from all over the city come up to Fenyk for the community. PHOTO BY SADAF KARAMI

Calgary's new mayor says the conversion of vacant downtown office buildings has reached its mid-term goal. City council introduced a downtown incentive plan nearly five years ago, when the office vacancy rate had peaked at roughly 34 per cent due to a downturn in the oil and gas sector and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Mayor Jeromy Farkas, at an event announcing nine new projects Thursday, said the original goal was to turn six million square feet (just over 557,000 square metres) of downtown vacant space into homes, hotels, classrooms and community spaces.

Canada will contribute just over $1 billion over three years to the Global Fund to fight infectious diseases in the world's poorest countries. Cindy Termorshuizen, Prime Minister Mark Carney's personal representative at the G20 summit in South Africa, made the announcement Friday in Johannesburg ahead of Carney's arrival at the summit. The Global Fund helps fight diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Fast fashion dominates the clothing industry, producing cheap, disposable garments with enormous environmental costs. At Humane Thrift, however, owner Minal Shah is working to slow this cycle.  The newly opened shop redistributes donated clothing, proving, says Shah, that sustainability can be built from what already exists.  After six years of managing other thrift stores, Shah was struck by the sheer volume of clothing coming through their doors. 

A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has been relocated to what town officials say is now in a safer place.  The two-metre-high, $350,000 sign that simply reads “Banff” was installed in 2017 on Mount Norquay Avenue, one of two entrances into the Alberta mountain park’s idyllic townsite. But the narrow two-lane road, which runs from the Mount Norquay Ski Resort seven kilometres away, was fraught with traffic jams, even between the peak tourist seasons of winter and summer.

A Calgary Journal pop-up event about public safety showcased solutions journalism in action on Thursday afternoon. Archie McLean, a professor with Mount Royal University's journalism program, focused his advanced reporting course this semester on homelessness and public safety in Calgary. Students worked with journalist-in-residence Doug Horner to produce solutions-oriented and community-focused stories. Horner contributed a feature-length story on homelessness in Calgary, which served as the springboard for Thursday's event's focus.