Charlie Ward and the Insiders Club will host a special America 250 Live Celebration on Saturday, July 4, honoring 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The live event will feature Charlie Ward, Chas Carter, Paula Woodley, RN, BSN, LNC, and Dr. Sandra Rose Michael for an inspiring discussion centered on faith,...
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AITO Retains Top Position in Interbrand’s Luxury NEV Ranking in China for Second Consecutive Year
Consecutive recognition from Interbrand and Brand Finance affirms AITO’s growing brand strength and global standing in the luxury automotive sector CHONGQING, CHINA, 1 JUL 2026 – AITO, the luxury intelligent new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under SERES, has been recognized 12th overall among 60 distinguished brands in the 2025 Brand Momentum Ranking, published by world-renowned...
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Blanket rezoning: A look inside the repeal of the contentious Calgary housing policy
Blanket rezoning. A housing policy so contentious, the Mayor of Calgary likened it to the Carbon tax. Citywide rezoning was approved in 2024 only to be repealed in the spring of 2026. Residents’ opposition to the policy, which cleared the way for higher housing density in the majority of the city’s residential areas, forced the...
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Calgary under thunderstorm watch on Canada Day: ECCC
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place on Canada Day in Calgary, the country’s weather service says on Wednesday. A notice says conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms, ones capable of generating strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. Environment Canada says conditions are also favourable for funnel clouds. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE...
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Application for Alberta $100 energy rebate now open
Albertans can apply for the $100 provincial energy rebate on Wednesday. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the one-time rebate earlier in June instead of replacing a gas tax cut. Under the new plan, Alberta residents who are 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return, and have a household income of $225,000 or less...
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Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta
With a provincewide referendum looming on Alberta’s future in Canada, federalists and separatists say they hope Albertans will spend some time this Canada Day thinking about what the country has done for them. Thomas Lukaszuk, the former deputy premier who spearheaded a pro-Canada petition last year, wants Albertans to appreciate the freedom that Canada affords...
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Growing Interest From Cryptocurrency Holders Fuels Engagement Across the XRPPower Ecosystem
ROMFORD, England — July 1, 2026 — As the global digital asset industry moves beyond speculative trading, cryptocurrency holders are increasingly exploring platforms that combine blockchain infrastructure with practical technology applications. Against this backdrop, XRPPower, operated by XRP RIPPLE LTD, says it is seeing continued engagement from users seeking AI-powered digital services within an integrated...
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Calgary’s supervised consumption site closes
Calgary’s supervised consumption site is closed after more than eight years in operation, marking a shift in the province’s approach to addiction services. A chalk message reading “Harm reduction saves lives” sat outside the Sheldon Chumir facility as the province permanently shut the doors on June 30. The site had provided a supervised location for...
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Class-action lawsuit filed over alleged Alberta voter database breach
Defending vulnerable Albertans, restoring confidence in the electoral system and holding alleged wrongdoers accountable are the main reasons behind the filing of a class-action lawsuit over Alberta’s alleged voter privacy breach. That’s according to the counsel for the proposed representative plaintiff, whose statement of claim filed Thursday accuses the Alberta government, Elections Alberta, and the...
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Two youths, adult rescued from Bow River near Edworthy Park
A rescue on the Bow River on Tuesday is prompting renewed warnings about fast‑moving water and hazardous river conditions. Fire crews were called just before noon to an area downstream of Edworthy Park, where an adult and two youths were found in the river holding onto a cluster of trees. Two rescue boats brought the...