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  1. Verified Indigenous housing Construction starts on 24 affordable homes for Indigenous families, Elders in Calgary Alberta is putting more than $6 million toward Ke Mama Nnanik, a southeast Calgary project run by Métis Calgary Family Services Society Oct 30, 2026
  2. Verified Calgary Bow Valley College in talks to buy former central library site The college wants to convert the vacant downtown block into a health-care training centre, with students expected in September 2031 Oct 30, 2026
  3. Verified Calgary city council Calgary council approves four years of water rate increases in 9-6 vote Rates are to rise each year from 2027 to 2030 to help pay for water infrastructure work the city puts at $6.5 billion. Final rates depend on the November budget vote Oct 30, 2026

Food safety

Calgary family finds black widow spider in bag of grapes

An Olds College entomologist confirmed the spider from photos and says finds in imported produce are becoming more common as growers reduce pesticide use

Jun 10, 2026

Legal services

Calgary woman says paralegal never handed over $13K settlement

CBC News reports the case has drawn attention to Alberta’s lack of paralegal regulation, with police and Saskatchewan’s law society reviewing complaints tied to the practitioner

May 25, 2026