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Experts warn snowpack lower than last year in parts of Alberta
The province's early data shows lower than normal snowpack levels in the Eastern Slopes, as experts warn of drought conditions worse than last year.
In the age of streaming, why is physical media seeing demand?
Calgary video store Rough Cut Video is seeing a new generation of collectors interested in VHS tapes, Blu-rays, and 4K discs.
Calgary chai shops serve flavours and nostalgia from back home
Calgary's growing popularity of chai shops is seeing high demand for a beloved South Asian beverage.
Has theatre in Calgary really recovered from the pandemic?
Some theatre companies in Calgary said they’re not seeing audiences come back to pre-pandemic levels — and the increased cost of living plays a huge factor.
More Alberta families in need during expensive back-to-school season
With back-to-school shopping season in full gear, some parents are concerned about the costs of school supplies and other necessities, while one local charity has seen almost double the demand this year for its annual backpack and school supplies giveaway.
Alberta campus food banks see doubled demand from students
Food banks and services at Alberta post-secondary institutions saw approximately double the demand for food from students this academic year, compared to the previous year.
How do you solve many problems at once? Train marginalized people to fix houses
Social contractors hire people with barriers to employment to develop green construction skills. Their training grounds? Affordable housing in need of an energy-efficient fix.
After Earth's hottest week on record, extreme weather surprises everyone — even climate scientists
This past week was the Earth’s hottest on record, and extreme weather, from wildfires to floods, has been ravaging various corners of the world. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening.
How Sikh Canadian artists 'raised their voices and paintbrushes' for India's farmers' protest
Following a year of protest, Indian parliament voted today to repeal the controversial agriculture bills that farmers said threatened their livelihoods.
Point of View
Here's how the Dune sequel can fix the first movie's white saviour problem
Part One erases much of the novel's nuance and cultural influences — but it's not too late for the sequel to redeem that.