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14 Sep

Calgary Media-Thon Raises Approximately $821,000 for Gobind Sarvar School Expansion

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A community media-thon has raised approximately $821,000 for the planned expansion of Gobind Sarvar School, organizers said. The funds will support the “5 Acres for Our Future” campaign and help secure additional land for expanded educational facilities. Organized in support of Gurdwara Darbar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Calgary Savana, the media-thon was supported by Ethnic Media Calgary and brought together donors, media organizations, volunteers and community members. Organizers said the expansion will provide students with an enhanced learning environment while promoting the Punjabi language, culture and heritage and strengthening connections to their cultural and linguistic roots.…

13 Sep

Alberta Social Circle Launches Community-Focused Network Connecting Professionals, Entrepreneurs and People Seeking Opportunities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A new community-driven initiative is bringing Alberta’s professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs together on one platform to create connections, share expertise and help people seeking employment, business opportunities and professional support. The Alberta Social Circle held its inaugural meeting at Royal Supermarket and Kitchen, marking the beginning of an initiative focused on turning professional and business networks into practical community support. Representatives from different industries and businesses came together to exchange ideas, discuss common challenges and explore how their combined experience and connections could help individuals looking for jobs, guidance in starting a business or support in…

12 Sep

TARGETED, THREATENED, SHOT AT: Chestermere Woman Charged in Calgary Extortion Investigation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 23-year-old Chestermere woman is facing an extortion charge after Calgary police alleged she acted as an insider in a case where private information was used to target a Calgary woman and her family with threats, demands for money and an apparent shooting. The Calgary Police Service announced the charge against Kanureet Kaur, 23, of Chestermere, on September 11, 2026, as investigators continued probing a series of extortion incidents targeting members of Calgary’s South Asian community. According to police, Kaur allegedly provided personal information including home addresses and business details that helped other suspects locate and intimidate…

12 Sep

19-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Targeted Carrington Shooting; Calgary Police Seek Public’s Help

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A 19-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in Calgary’s northwest Carrington community Thursday night, prompting police to appeal for witnesses, CCTV footage and other information. Calgary Police Service said officers were called at approximately 10 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving multiple reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Carrington Boulevard N.W. According to police, at least two vehicles were involved, with one vehicle coming to a stop near 144 Avenue N.W. and Carrington Boulevard N.W. Witnesses reported that the suspects then fled the area in an unknown vehicle. Officers located a…

12 Sep

Mark Carney Meets Alberta ‘Forever Canadian’ Campaigners as Referendum Debate Intensifies

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Banff (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign in Banff on Friday, offering a brief but symbolic show of support for national unity as Alberta prepares for a referendum linked to the province’s separatist movement. Carney encountered volunteers from the group at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, where the federal cabinet was concluding its retreat. Around 50 campaign supporters gathered to welcome the prime minister, many carrying red-and-white signs and wearing maple leaf symbols. During the interaction, Carney signed the campaign’s bright pink recreational vehicle, which is being used to travel across…

12 Sep

Alberta Education Minister Heads to France to Strengthen Education Ties and Student Mobility

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to deepen its long-standing education relationship with France, with Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides set to travel to the country from Sept. 12 to 19 for a series of meetings focused on international collaboration. During the visit, Nicolaides will hold discussions with French education authorities on expanding opportunities for students and teachers to gain experience abroad. The mission will also focus on strengthening existing links between Alberta and French education institutions while identifying new areas for cooperation. Two new agreements are expected to mark a key part of the visit. Alberta’s government will…

12 Sep

Alberta to Showcase 34 Investment Projects at Canada Investment Summit in Toronto

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to make a major pitch to international investors as Premier Danielle Smith leads a provincial delegation to the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto from Sept. 13 to 15. The Alberta delegation, known as Team Alberta, will use the three-day summit to present 34 investment-ready projects and engage with more than 100 major global investors representing capital pools worth more than $50 trillion. Joining Smith will be Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow, Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Tara Sawyer and Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish. Representatives from Invest Alberta Corporation and…

12 Sep

RCMP Constable Charged Over Alleged Excessive Use of Force in Alberta

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Slave Lake (Rajeev Sharma): An RCMP constable has been charged with two criminal offences following an investigation into the alleged excessive use of force during a police response in northern Alberta. Const. Tyler Bell was arrested by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Sept. 10, 2026, nearly a year after the incident that prompted the investigation. He faces charges of assault with a weapon and breach of trust. The case relates to an RCMP response on Sept. 10, 2025, after police received a call concerning a man reportedly carrying a large knife in the Atikameg townsite. During the…

11 Sep

Canada Eases Study Rules for Temporary Workers, Major Relief for Indians and Punjabis

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Indians working in Canada could get greater flexibility to upgrade their skills after the Canadian government introduced a temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders to pursue short-term education and training without obtaining a separate study permit. The policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 9, 2026, is aimed at temporary workers who are already in Canada and want to obtain additional qualifications, professional training or licences while remaining employed. The move could have particular significance for Indians, including Punjabis, who form a sizeable section of Canada's temporary foreign workforce. Workers…

11 Sep

Alberta Marks World Suicide Prevention Day With Call for Greater Support and Connection

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is using World Suicide Prevention Day to highlight the importance of early support, stronger community connections and accessible mental health services for people facing difficult times. Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Rick Wilson and Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton issued a joint statement Thursday, remembering Albertans who have died by suicide and acknowledging the lasting impact on their families, friends and communities. The ministers stressed that suicide prevention should not begin only when someone reaches a crisis point. They said early intervention, accessible counselling and community-based services can play an important role…