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Feeling swarmed? Wasp experts explain what's with all the buzz this year

Pest control technician JS Ouelette says this hot, dry summer has been good for business, with 25 to 40 calls per day to remove wasp nests roughly four times the typical call volume.

Family of young man killed in hit and run hope sentencing finally brings 'a bit of closure'

The family of Blade Crow-Pantherbone, who was struck and killed in a hit and run in February 2021, say they feel as though justice has now been served after the accused pleaded guilty, showed remorse and was sentenced on Monday.

How a Taylor Swift concert helped boost the coffers of the Calgary Folk Festival

The Calgary Folk Festival recently raised tens of thousands of dollars roughly four times what they typically generate in raffle draws when they included a chance at a Taylor Swift concert package in London, England, this summer.

Calgary misses out on hosting major international conference due to visa processing delays

Organizers with the International Health Economics Association cancelled plans to have Calgary host their next global congress over worries Ottawa couldn't process hundreds of attendees visas in time for the July 2025 event. That means Calgary businesses will miss out on potential economic spinoffs.

Lethbridge emergency shelter changes owners and expands capacity through $4M grant

The Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre is changing ownership and expanding througha $4-million capital grant from the provincial government.

Planned reno of Airdrie Urgent Care Centre put on hold as province considers last-minute pitch

Planned renovations at the Airdrie Urgent Care Centre have been put on hold while the provincial government considers a new pitch by an Airdrie doctor in partnership with a developer that could see a new facility built and leased to the province.

Coutts protester sentenced to 10 months for dangerous driving, assault of RCMP officer

Judge tells court that a jail sentenceis required to emphasize the "very serious consequences" of the defendant's conduct that day.

Alberta dentists worry new federal plan will add more work, confusion and costs

Following the federal government's announcement of the Canadian Dental Care Plan this week, Alberta dentists and anti-poverty advocates say the lack of important details is worrisome and key to whether this program will succeed.

Face of homelessness changing, according to Calgary front-line workers

Those who work with the city's unhoused say an increasing number of refugees and newcomers are arriving without anywhere to stay and are at risk of homelessness because of the lack of affordable housing and cost of living in Calgary.

Renter sought compensation for mould but tenancy dispute board stuck her with the bill

Cochrane resident Cecilia Hicks says her hands were tied when it came to proving the source of the mould, which resulted in Albertas tenancy dispute board siding with the landlord and leaving her with the bill.