Latest from Brendan Coulter
As a small-town Alberta newspaper shuts down, others fight to stay alive
After covering elections and issues around Coronation, Alta., for more than a century, the East Central Alberta Review published its final edition last week.
Calgary council approves using $28 million from reserves to plug hole in police budget
The CPS budget shortfall is the result of revenue loss brought on by new provincial rules limiting the use of photo radar.
Calgary council approves 8.9% residential property tax increase, slams provincial rate hike
Residential property taxes are set to increase by 8.9 per cent this year, despite what the city is calling the lowest municipal property tax rate hike of all major cities in Canada.
Calgary groups slam province's Green Line plans, say offering support would be 'reckless'
Some downtown and industry groups are pushing back against the Alberta government’s plan to build elevated Green Line tracks in the downtown core.
Crews start work to cap historic well leaking methane southwest of Calgary
The Katana 06-12 well has never produced oil or gas, but leaks a small amount of methane every day.
Canmore approves tax incentive to spark rental construction amid housing crisis
On Tuesday, town council approved a new incentive policy that makes development companies eligible for grants worth 75 per cent of municipal property taxes for 10 years.
Elite Alberta athletes racing to make Olympic team in 'punishing' new sport
Ski mountaineering — or "skimo" for short — involves racing up and down mountains, either on skis or carrying them.
'Brutal for beekeepers': Value and volume of Alberta honey declined in 2024
Honey produced in the province was worth $100 million in 2023. This year, it was worth just $75 million.
Calgary neighbourhood pushing city hall to make more space for vehicle traffic, not less
Design plans show the City of Calgary is set to create a permanent, multi-use pathway connecting Ramsay and Inglewood in space formerly used for vehicle traffic.
Calgary dog owners disturbing nature by breaking leash rules, letting pooches run free
Remote-triggered cameras show dog owners are letting their canines loose in green spaces home to coyotes, raccoons and other critters.