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25 Jan

Alberta premier rejects claims that separatists seek U.S. statehood, stresses renewed ties with Ottawa

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Saturday dismissed suggestions that supporters of separatism in the province aim to join the United States, pushing back against recent remarks made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, speaking during an interview on a conservative American television network, claimed that Alberta residents were increasingly discussing sovereignty and hinted at the possibility of a referendum on whether the province should remain part of Canada. He also suggested that closer alignment with the U.S. could benefit Alberta, citing energy resources and trade potential. Addressing the comments during her weekly radio programme, Your Province,…

23 Jan

IHF Celebrates Ramotsav 2026 in a Grand and Magnificent Manner in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Ramotsav 2026 was organised and celebrated in a truly grand and spiritually uplifting manner, as a large gathering of devotees came together to honour Lord Ram. The event was organised by IHF to commemorate the historic consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on December 22, 2024, with the same spirit of devotion beautifully reflected in Calgary. celebrations began with Poojan, followed by the sacred chanting of Ram Raksha Stotram, led by Sonia Joshi and her dedicated team from IHF, filling the venue with a powerful sense of devotion and reverence. The programme continued with a Sanskrit…

23 Jan

Minister Sigurdson Heads to UAE to Boost Alberta’s Agricultural Trade

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, will visit Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to strengthen the province’s international agricultural trade and showcase Alberta as a dependable supplier of high-quality food products. The trip aims to expand Alberta’s presence in global markets, build on existing partnerships, and create new trade and investment opportunities for the province’s farmers and processors. By tapping into overseas markets, Alberta hopes to increase demand for its agricultural and food products while supporting local producers. “This mission is a valuable opportunity to connect with partners from across the Middle East and Asia to…

23 Jan

Alberta Boosts Funding for KidSport to Get More Children into Sports

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is providing an additional $547,000 to KidSport Alberta to help more children participate in sports and recreational activities across the province. The move is part of ongoing efforts to remove financial barriers that prevent kids from joining teams, trying new activities, or accessing necessary equipment. Sport and recreation are widely recognized as important for children’s physical health, confidence, and social development. Yet registration fees and gear costs often leave some children sidelined. Last year, Alberta invested $8 million through the Every Kid Can Play program to expand access to sports and recreation for young…

22 Jan

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi Accuses UCP of Politicizing Calgary Water Main Failure

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has accused Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) government of politicizing the failure of a major Calgary water main by placing blame on him amid renewed scrutiny of the city’s aging infrastructure.Nenshi said the province’s decision to review two decades of oversight and decision-making related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is politically motivated, arguing he is being singled out because of his current role as leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP). He maintained that the review unfairly targets his time as mayor while ignoring broader, long-standing systemic…

21 Jan

Calgary Mother Reunited with Son After Father Arrested in Mauritius for Alleged Abduction

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary mother has been reunited with her young son after police arrested the child’s father in Mauritius, more than two years after the boy was allegedly abducted and taken overseas. Calgary police announced Tuesday that 62-year-old Muhammad Zia-Ur Rahman has been charged with parental child abduction. Police confirmed Rahman had previously worked in Alberta as a doctor. He was arrested in Mauritius in December 2025, and last week Calgary Police Service (CPS) Sgt. Scott Mizibrocky travelled to the island nation to escort him back to Canada. The child, who was five years old at the time of…

18 Jan

Calgary Lifts Water Restrictions After Successful Testing of Repaired Main

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Calgary has lifted all water-use restrictions with immediate effect after tests on a ruptured and recently repaired water main were completed successfully, city officials confirmed. Mayor Jeromy Farkas welcomed the development, calling it a positive day for Calgary, while cautioning that significant work still lies ahead. He noted that although the repaired section is now functioning properly, the entire feeder main will need to be replaced to prevent future disruptions. For more than two weeks, Calgary’s 1.6 million residents, along with those in surrounding municipalities, had been urged to conserve water. The measures included…

18 Jan

Police Seek Suspect After Vehicle Shooting in Southeast Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary police are investigating a shooting involving two vehicles in southeast Calgary on the evening of Friday, January 16, 2026. The incident occurred between 7:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the 2500 block of 2nd Avenue S.E., near the Manchester Industrial area. According to the Calgary Police Service, a dispute between the occupants of two vehicles escalated, during which one driver allegedly discharged a firearm at the other vehicle. No injuries were reported, and no victims required medical attention. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and remains outstanding. Investigators are actively reviewing CCTV footage and dash-cam videos…

18 Jan

Crowds Gather in Edmonton as Alberta Independence Petition Draws Strong Turnout

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): A petition drive calling for a public vote on Alberta’s future within Canada drew large crowds in Edmonton on Saturday, with long queues forming at Rundle Park as residents waited to add their names. The event was organised by Stay Free Alberta, the group leading the campaign to seek a referendum on whether the province should pursue separation from Canada. The organisation has been holding signature collection and awareness campaigns across Alberta since receiving approval from Elections Alberta earlier this month. By early afternoon, organisers estimated that hundreds of people had already signed the petition at the…

16 Jan

Alberta Court Splits Pet Ownership After Separation, Says Pets Are Not Children

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Fort McMurray (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge has ruled that a group of cats shared by two former partners must be divided between them, stressing that pets cannot be treated the same way as children under Canadian family law. In a written decision issued last month, Justice Douglas Mah stated that while people often form deep emotional bonds with their pets, the legal framework governing parenting disputes does not apply to animals. “Parenthood and pet ownership are not the same and should not be treated as such,” the judge wrote, adding that courts must apply a different legal standard when…