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Registry of private career colleges a win for Calgary students

6 days ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The Government of Alberta’s new registry of private career colleges (PCC) is being called a major win for students, and a strong move forward for transparency in post-secondary. Momentum, a Calgary based non-profit that has been working to improve transparency and accountability for PCCs since 2018, applauded the government’s move to launch the registry to help end predatory behaviour by bad actors. “For many years, students have been coming to us with concerns.
Alberta made Shadow of God puts fresh twists on well tread exorcist genre

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

Battling the devils and demons of hell has long been a staple in the horror genre, from cult classics like the Exorcist, to big Hollywood blockbusters, to even more recent genre films. So, making something that stands out and is fresh for audiences is no easy task. But for Calgary director Michael Peterson, exploring the occult means going back to the source material—quite literally—and questioning just who or whom it is that is being battled for souls.
Mayor Gondek outlines key city priorities for upcoming Canada federal election

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said while federal leaders have made appearances in our city, none have reached out to talk about municipal issues. On April 17, Mayor Gondek sent a letter to the leaders of Canada’s major federal political parties, calling on them to recognize the important role Calgary – and other cities – play in driving the country’s prosperity.
Growth in population, geography put potential strain on capacity of police and fire, Chiefs say

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

Calgary’s growth both in geographic area and population is putting a strain on emergency resources in the city, prompting one to indicate a bigger budget ask is on the way. Both the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the Calgary Fire Department delivered their respective 2024 annual reports to the Community Development Committee on April 16, and the ability to cover the city effectively was addressed by both Chiefs.
Several factors lead to a sharp drop in opioid-related Calgary Fire Department calls in 2024

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

The Calgary Fire Department has seen a significant drop in the number of medical response calls related to opioid overdoses, said Calgary’s Fire Chief, but that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth delivered the Calgary Fire Department’s 2024 annual report to the Community Development Committee, and in it, he noted that while medical calls still represent 50 per cent of total incidents (~45,000), critical medical interventions were down 15 per cent from 2023.
Chief says southeast Calgary gunplay resulted in CPS resource 'red alert'

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

Calgary police entered the equivalent of a so-called ‘red alert’ among available resources, as it dealt with an exchange of gunfire between cars in the city’s southeast Tuesday night. The city’s police chief said these situations are happening more often. Around 7 p.m. on April 15, Calgary police responded to the 2700 block of 12 Avenue SE after reports of shots fired in the community of Radisson Heights. According to police, gunfire was exchanged between two motorists.
City procurement, investments under watchful eye with US tariff volatility

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

While the City of Calgary is keeping a watchful eye on tariffs from a procurement perspective, they’re also staying vigilant on their investments. Councillors were given tariff update at the April 15 Executive Committee Meeting, with admin saying that since February, the City of Calgary has awarded 131 procurements and 3,500 purchase orders, with 99 per cent of the contract value given to Canadian suppliers.
Councillors to mull additional $60 million boost for OCIF

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

Calgary city councillors will consider a request to add another $60 million to an economic fund first established seven years ago to help spur further investment and diversification in the city. Councillors approved the technical merit of a Notice of Motion calling for a topping up of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, a pool of cash that was to be used for targeted investments to spur Calgary’s local economy.
Alberta introduces legislation enabling forced treatment of drug users

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Aryn Toombs

The Government of Alberta has introduced through Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention Act, the first-in-Canada legislation to force drug users into treatment and recovery programs. The aim of the legislation is to ensure that prolific drug users who have a demonstrated risk of causing harm to themselves or others, are placed into either secure or community recovery programs. “In the past 10 years, over 50,000 Canadian lives have been lost to drug overdoses. They are not just numbers.
Committee approves bylaw change allowing mobile cannabis sales at adult-only events

1 week ago | livewirecalgary.com | Darren Krause

Calgary city councillors have approved a minor bylaw amendment that allows for the sale of cannabis at minors-prohibited events, bringing its rules in line with the province. Councillors voted 6-4 in favour of the bylaw amendments at the April 15 Executive Committee Meeting, opening the door to the mobile sale of cannabis at adult-only events. The item will still need to survive a debate and vote at the Public Hearing Meeting of Council on May 6.