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WEBAug 7, 2012 · We are grateful to live and work in the traditional territories of the Niitsita’pi and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. The Blackfoot name of this place where the Bow River meets the Elbow River is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call Calgary.
Calgary's technology industry one of the fastest growing in North ...
WEBJun 8, 2022 · While the energy sector is still a major player in the local economy, the technology industry has seen a massive boost in recent years. According to data released by LinkedIn in April 2022, Calgary had the fastest growth of tech talent in North America in the past year. Calgary sits atop the tech talent growth rankings for North America PHOTO ...
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WEBAug 9, 2024 · Eco Centres: single drop off locations help Calgarians remove recyclables and waste. by David Kim July 21, 2024. One person’s junk is another’s treasure, now more than ever with new Calgary Eco Centres streamlining their processes to keep more recyclables out of the landfill. This story also appeared […]
Calgary climate vote could mean green opportunities
WEBDec 17, 2021 · The City of Calgary voted to declare a climate emergency on Nov. 16 and that could mean changes for the city and its citizens. Living a sustainable lifestyle means cutting down on how much Calgarians consume, says Denise Carbol, an environmental strategist with the city. According to Carbol, Calgary has one of …
Reduced water use is recommended during dry spell, City of …
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Water use reductions may become the norm as climate change progresses, climate advocates say. This, as the City of Calgary has formally moved its drought monitoring dial from normal to dry as of July 27. Due to the drier weather and higher temperatures that Calgary has been experiencing, reducing water use …
How technology is reshaping elementary school education and …
WEBJul 7, 2022 · At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, elementary schools across Calgary abruptly switched to online learning platforms. Google Classroom, a web-based education service, was quickly adopted as a new tool […]
It’s election day. Here’s what you’ll find on the ballot and …
WEBOctober 15, 2021. Advance polls support this claim, as according to Elections Calgary, a record 141,329 Calgarians cast their ballots early between Oct. 4 and Oct. 10. This figure was just shy of a 100 per cent increase from the city’s last advance polls held in 2017. In addition to the mayor, 14 councillors will be elected for each ...
The contentious timeline of fluoridation in Calgary’s drinking …
WEBNov 22, 2021 · The deliberation was held on Nov. 14, with the overwhelming majority of council members voting to officially bring it back. Fluoridation is expected to begin once again within the next two years. It is uncertain what the city’s concentration of fluoride will be. A dosage of 0.7 mg/L is the current recommendation by Health Canada.
Calgary’s Climate Emergency: The governance of climate change
WEBJun 10, 2021 · The issue of declaring a climate emergency has been brought up among members of the climate panel before. The panel notes in its October 2019 meeting minutes that “in most cases, during climate emergencies cities move to update their climate plans to limit warming to 1.5°C.”. Ultimately, the panel collectively stated that it did not have ...
Meet the mayoral candidates - Calgary Journal
WEBOct 15, 2021 · by Calgary Journal Staff October 15, 2021. Sixteen of the 27 candidates running to be mayor of Calgary. On Monday, Calgarians go to the polls to choose a new mayor, city councillors, school trustees and more. The number of candidates running for mayor alone is more than 25. It’s a lot to figure out!