The Calgary Stampede, an event that started more than 100 years ago, has grown into one of the world’s most popular rodeos and a reflection of Western Canada’s culture.
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Calgary Brings Fluoride Back to Its Drinking Water
Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply in 2011, but residents voted to reverse course after studies linked the move to worse dental health among children.
2-Year-Old Gorilla Dies After Being Struck by Hydraulic Door at Zoo
A Calgary Zoo staff member mistakenly activated a door that struck the western lowland gorilla named Eyare, a report found.
A Serial Killer From the U.S. Preyed on Young Women in Canada
The police believe the killer, who died in an Idaho jail, may be linked to the unsolved murders of other women in British Columbia, Alberta and the United States.
The Immigrant Experience in a Danish Butter Cookie Tin
Ubiquitous in immigrant households, the cookie tin might be a more apt metaphor for our journeys than the melting pot.
Calgary’s New Mayor Says Her City Is More Than an Oil Town
Jyoti Gondek wants to prepare Alberta’s largest city for a future in which oil and gas are no longer a major part of the world’s energy mix.
Delays Turn Canada’s Covid Vaccination Optimism Into Anxiety
After quickly approving a vaccine and getting an early start to inoculations, Canadians worry as the country falls behind in vaccinations.
‘I’m Speaking Out:’ Calgary Firefighters Allege Decades of Racism
Accusations stretching back 25 years have spurred city officials to acknowledge racism within the department and pledge to address it.
Glimmers of Hope for a Winter With Tropical Travel
Canada’s public health experts are researching approaches to testing and quarantine that could make travel abroad more feasible.