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  • Gone to the dogs? Go to the dog park!
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    Gone to the dogs? Go to the dog park!

    Dog parks can help us alleviate loneliness—and build community.

    Dec 18 2021• Street Front
  • How play helps me connect with my neighbours
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    How play helps me connect with my neighbours

    Everyone could use a little fun.

    Dec 18 2021• Comics
  • In a consumer society, who do we look to for our needs?
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    In a consumer society, who do we look to for our needs?

    We have neglected what can help us most: community.

    Dec 04 2021
  • Welcoming the stranger as an act of delight
    Sprawlcast
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    Welcoming the stranger as an act of delight

    When we do, says David Goa, something new is born.

    Nov 27 2021• Sprawlcast
  • What can we learn from Vancouver's Commercial Drive?
    Sprawlcast
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    What can we learn from Vancouver's Commercial Drive?

    'Homogeneity is highly overrated,' says Zakir Suleman.

    Nov 20 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Eyes on the street—but at what cost?
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    Eyes on the street—but at what cost?

    The rise of online neighbourhood watch groups.

    Nov 13 2021• Street Front
  • Sprawlcast: Cultivating neighbourliness in East Village
    Sprawlcast
    The Mighty Neighbourly Edition

    Sprawlcast: Cultivating neighbourliness in East Village

    Lisa Murphy Lamb discovers a 'neighbourhood of yes.'

    Nov 06 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Sprawlcast: Calgarians rejected fearful populism. Now what?
    Sprawlcast
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Sprawlcast: Calgarians rejected fearful populism. Now what?

    A conversation with three new city councillors.

    Oct 23 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Jeromy Farkas's push for power
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Jeromy Farkas's push for power

    After four years of acrimony, he says he's ready to lead.

    Oct 16 2021• Calgary Politics
  • Seeing past the signs on our lawns
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Seeing past the signs on our lawns

    We may disagree, but we still hold a lot in common.

    Oct 16 2021• Calgary Politics
  • Meet the Calgarians running for mayor and council in 2021
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Meet the Calgarians running for mayor and council in 2021

    Find out who's running in your ward.

    Oct 13 2021• Calgary Politics
  • Meet Calgary's new mayor: Who is Jyoti Gondek?
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Meet Calgary's new mayor: Who is Jyoti Gondek?

    From urban sociologist to city hall's top job.

    Oct 09 2021• Calgary Politics
  • How many racialized people have been on Calgary city council?
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    How many racialized people have been on Calgary city council?

    You can count them on two hands, according to Heritage Calgary.

    Oct 08 2021• Calgary Politics
  • What’s with all these extra ballot questions?!
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    What’s with all these extra ballot questions?!

    Here's what's behind each one.

    Oct 04 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Municipal candidate debates and forums in Calgary
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Municipal candidate debates and forums in Calgary

    Miss a forum? We've got you covered.

    Oct 04 2021• City Hall Sprawl
  • Sprawlcast: The need for an Indigenous gathering place in Calgary
    Sprawlcast
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Sprawlcast: The need for an Indigenous gathering place in Calgary

    'It's highly important to see ourselves in the urban landscape.'

    Oct 02 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Just cut taxes? If only it was so simple
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Just cut taxes? If only it was so simple

    A sprawling city has immense costs.

    Oct 02 2021• Calgary Politics
  • When it comes to elected school boards, who cares?
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    When it comes to elected school boards, who cares?

    Trustee candidates don't get much attention—but they should.

    Sep 25 2021• Edmonton Politics
  • Sprawlcast: Six mayoral hopefuls on growth—and the Green Line
    Sprawlcast
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Sprawlcast: Six mayoral hopefuls on growth—and the Green Line

    Here's what each candidate had to say.

    Sep 18 2021• Sprawlcast
  • The debate over density in Calgary's historic Inglewood
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    The debate over density in Calgary's historic Inglewood

    Does growth clash with the community's 'intrinsic vibe'?

    Sep 17 2021• Calgary Politics
  • Political pasts: Will party ties help or hinder Edmonton mayoral hopefuls?
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Political pasts: Will party ties help or hinder Edmonton mayoral hopefuls?

    Party affiliations are a mixed bag.

    Sep 11 2021• Edmonton Politics
  • Depth, not breadth: Why The Sprawl is scaling down in November

    Depth, not breadth: Why The Sprawl is scaling down in November

    Here's what's next.

    Sep 04 2021• Sprawl Update
  • What's at stake this October: A Calgary election issues primer
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    What's at stake this October: A Calgary election issues primer

    Find out what city council did—and didn't—do.

    Sep 04 2021• Calgary Politics
  • What's at stake this October: An Edmonton election issues primer
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    What's at stake this October: An Edmonton election issues primer

    Find out what city council did—and didn't—do.

    Sep 04 2021• Edmonton Politics
  • The end of summer

    The end of summer

    And the beginning of something else.

    Sep 04 2021• Comics
  • Who's trying to sway your vote in Calgary's municipal election?
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Who's trying to sway your vote in Calgary's municipal election?

    These are the PACs registered with Elections Calgary.

    Aug 28 2021• Calgary Politics
  • Municipal candidate debates and forums in Edmonton
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Municipal candidate debates and forums in Edmonton

    Dates, locations and livestreams.

    Aug 28 2021• Edmonton Politics
  • Lessons from the road

    Lessons from the road

    In the days ahead, vigilance will be important. Memories will be, too.

    Aug 07 2021• Comics
  • Meet the Edmontonians running for mayor and council
    The (Municipal!) Election Edition

    Meet the Edmontonians running for mayor and council

    The next municipal election is on October 18, 2021.

    Aug 06 2021• Edmonton Politics
  • How will Alberta's social studies curriculum size up?

    How will Alberta's social studies curriculum size up?

    Experts say a focus on facts isn't enough.

    Aug 04 2021• Alberta Politics
  • What the feds’ child care program would mean for Alberta

    What the feds’ child care program would mean for Alberta

    Here's what's at stake for families.

    Aug 03 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Slavery and the making of Alberta

    Slavery and the making of Alberta

    The evidence of things not seen.

    Jul 31 2021• Culture
  • Sprawlcast: The future of live music in Calgary
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: The future of live music in Calgary

    Can we rebuild performing arts for the better?

    Jul 29 2021• Sprawlcast
  • The UCP knew the inequitable impacts of COVID-19 all along

    The UCP knew the inequitable impacts of COVID-19 all along

    Women have it harder, and need more support.

    Jul 27 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Remembering how to be strong

    Remembering how to be strong

    I have to find out what this new world needs from me.

    Jul 24 2021• Comics
  • A grassroots answer to Islamophobia in Edmonton

    A grassroots answer to Islamophobia in Edmonton

    Who's looking out for the victims of hate-motivated attacks?

    Jul 19 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Still given'r: Reflecting on FUBAR almost 20 years later

    Still given'r: Reflecting on FUBAR almost 20 years later

    What does the cult classic tell us about our time?

    Jul 17 2021• Culture
  • How does one relax again?!

    How does one relax again?!

    I can't even remember.

    Jul 17 2021• Comics
  • How Alberta threw away $1.5 billion on Keystone XL

    How Alberta threw away $1.5 billion on Keystone XL

    Investors are wary of risky pipelines—so Kenney stepped in.

    Jul 16 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Sprawlcast: An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

    Plus: Shane Keating on the Green Line—and leaving politics.

    Jul 10 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Hitting the road

    Hitting the road

    Time to flee the Calgary Stampede.

    Jul 10 2021• Comics
  • A heat wave during flood season? They’re connected

    A heat wave during flood season? They’re connected

    'We should be leading on climate mitigation.'

    Jul 03 2021
  • Alberta's forgotten history of activism
    The Protest Edition

    Alberta's forgotten history of activism

    Agitating for change isn't new here.

    Jun 30 2021• Alberta Politics
  • 'A silent, private protest': Art and activism in the age of COVID
    The Protest Edition

    'A silent, private protest': Art and activism in the age of COVID

    What’s a maker to do during a pandemic?

    Jun 23 2021• Culture
  • ‘It liberated me’: The fight for Calgary's supervised drug-use site
    The Protest Edition

    ‘It liberated me’: The fight for Calgary's supervised drug-use site

    What's next for Safeworks?

    Jun 22 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Why we protest
    The Protest Edition

    Why we protest

    For me, it was never a choice.

    Jun 19 2021• Opinion
  • One year later, Edmontonians reflect on historic BLM protest
    The Protest Edition

    One year later, Edmontonians reflect on historic BLM protest

    For some, it was their first time protesting.

    Jun 16 2021
  • 'It was gaslighting': What's behind Kenney's latest apology
    The Protest Edition

    'It was gaslighting': What's behind Kenney's latest apology

    Doubling down didn't work for Canada's least popular premier.

    Jun 12 2021• Opinion
  • In photos: A memorial walk on the Piikani Nation
    The Protest Edition

    In photos: A memorial walk on the Piikani Nation

    For the children who never made it home.

    Jun 11 2021• Photo Essay
  • Are Calgary police favouring some protests over others?
    The Protest Edition

    Are Calgary police favouring some protests over others?

    Social justice organizers say anti-maskers are getting off easy.

    Jun 08 2021
  • Sprawlcast: Two Indigenous activists on why they fight
    Sprawlcast
    The Protest Edition

    Sprawlcast: Two Indigenous activists on why they fight

    A vigil for residential school victims brought them together.

    Jun 05 2021• Sprawlcast
  • When politicians least expected it, Alberta spoke up
    The Protest Edition

    When politicians least expected it, Alberta spoke up

    We've outgrown our reputation for apathy.

    Jun 01 2021
  • The politics of public art

    The politics of public art

    Can an arms-length agency make it "less of a political football"?

    May 29 2021• Culture
  • Why do renters get a bad rap in Calgary?

    Why do renters get a bad rap in Calgary?

    Homeownership is still king—and renters pay the price.

    May 22 2021• Street Front
  • Who will lead the Alberta Federation of Labour?

    Who will lead the Alberta Federation of Labour?

    Susan Cake challenges Gil McGowan for the AFL presidency.

    May 12 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy in Alberta

    Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy in Alberta

    Like coronavirus, misinformation is infectious but it's only part of the story.

    May 08 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Once more unto the breach, dear friends

    Once more unto the breach, dear friends

    What does leadership in a crisis look like?

    May 08 2021• Comics
  • Sprawlcast: Groundhog Day on the Green Line
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: Groundhog Day on the Green Line

    It's shaping up to be an election issue—again.

    May 01 2021• Sprawlcast
  • The human cost of climate change

    The human cost of climate change

    Alberta has more at stake than its environment and economy.

    May 01 2021• Climate Change Series
  • Sketches from the immunization clinic

    Sketches from the immunization clinic

    This is how we help people.

    May 01 2021• Comics
  • ‘Breaking point’: Inside AgeCare's for-profit care homes

    ‘Breaking point’: Inside AgeCare's for-profit care homes

    As UCP protects companies, workers speak out.

    Apr 24 2021• Alberta Politics
  • The recent trials of Tyler Shandro

    The recent trials of Tyler Shandro

    Can the combative health minister rebuild trust with doctors?

    Apr 15 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Sprawlcast: Druh Farrell on 20 years in city politics
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: Druh Farrell on 20 years in city politics

    'I based my decisions on how it will help the next generation.'

    Apr 10 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Now's the time to stay the course

    Now's the time to stay the course

    We're so close we can taste it—but more bad weather lies ahead.

    Apr 03 2021• Comics
  • Sprawlcast: Corb Lund on Alberta's coal fight
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: Corb Lund on Alberta's coal fight

    ‘There comes a time when you have to make some noise.’

    Mar 27 2021• Sprawlcast
  • Hate won't stop me from taking up space in my city

    Hate won't stop me from taking up space in my city

    No one should need to hide indoors to be safe.

    Mar 26 2021• Opinion
  • Volunteers take on more trail work in Alberta parks

    Volunteers take on more trail work in Alberta parks

    But groups faced costly new requirements.

    Mar 25 2021
  • If NIMBYs had their way in the 1950s, my home wouldn’t exist

    If NIMBYs had their way in the 1950s, my home wouldn’t exist

    But I live here now—and I'm grateful.

    Mar 20 2021• Opinion
  • Who's behind the anti-guidebook ads in Calgary?

    Who's behind the anti-guidebook ads in Calgary?

    Some groups are more transparent than others.

    Mar 20 2021• City Hall Sprawl
  • The plight of progressive city council candidates in Calgary

    The plight of progressive city council candidates in Calgary

    Amid rising populist anger, nuance can be a tough sell.

    Mar 18 2021• City Hall Sprawl
  • With guidebook, Calgary tries to curb urban sprawl—again

    With guidebook, Calgary tries to curb urban sprawl—again

    But is it all it's hyped up to be?

    Mar 17 2021• Street Front
  • What Alberta got wrong—and right—on COVID-19

    What Alberta got wrong—and right—on COVID-19

    Putting all responsibility on individuals hasn't worked.

    Mar 13 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Sprawlcast: An interview with Rachel Notley
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: An interview with Rachel Notley

    The Alberta NDP leader talks politics, PST and more.

    Mar 10 2021• Sprawlcast
  • What kind of story are we in, anyhow?

    What kind of story are we in, anyhow?

    This isn't what I thought 'getting through' would look like.

    Mar 06 2021• Comics
  • Canada’s Caribbean travel freeze smacks of elitism

    Canada’s Caribbean travel freeze smacks of elitism

    For me and many Canadians, these aren't ‘sun destinations.’

    Mar 02 2021• Opinion
  • What's happening to EMS in Alberta?

    What's happening to EMS in Alberta?

    Why some cities are fighting the province's dispatch takeover.

    Feb 24 2021• City Hall Sprawl
  • With YMCA closure, city lets down inner-city Calgarians

    With YMCA closure, city lets down inner-city Calgarians

    You’re expected to hop in your car to exercise.

    Feb 22 2021• Street Front
  • Saving the Eastern Slopes: Lougheed's other policy

    Saving the Eastern Slopes: Lougheed's other policy

    Alberta's coal conflict is is a new chapter of an old story.

    Feb 20 2021• Alberta Politics
  • Afros In Tha City: 'Who better to tell our stories than us?'

    Afros In Tha City: 'Who better to tell our stories than us?'

    New Calgary outlet gives voice to Black experiences.

    Feb 18 2021• Culture
  • Did the Alberta NDP do enough with its power?

    Did the Alberta NDP do enough with its power?

    Notley chose caution over transformative change.

    Feb 08 2021• Alberta Politics
  • For a better city, we need women in power

    For a better city, we need women in power

    The importance of gender parity in Calgary politics.

    Feb 06 2021• Street Front
  • Inside Calgary city council’s reversal on police funding

    Inside Calgary city council’s reversal on police funding

    Councillors approved cuts—but ultimately gave cops more.

    Feb 04 2021• City Hall Sprawl
  • Sprawlcast: The Longest Playground Zone in Calgary
    Sprawlcast

    Sprawlcast: The Longest Playground Zone in Calgary

    A history of city speed limits.

    Jan 30 2021• Sprawlcast
  • I don't want to give up on you, Alberta

    I don't want to give up on you, Alberta

    We've lost some dreams, but we can't lose hope.

    Jan 30 2021• Comics
  • Calgary theatre faced a racial reckoning in 2020. Now what?

    Calgary theatre faced a racial reckoning in 2020. Now what?

    To stay in Calgary, BIPOC artists need real change.

    Jan 29 2021• Culture
  • To build true community, we need more than design

    To build true community, we need more than design

    Co-housing shows a radically different approach.

    Jan 23 2021• Street Front
  • ANALYSIS: The myth of Kenney's strategic genius

    ANALYSIS: The myth of Kenney's strategic genius

    Faced with public wrath, he's started to back down.

    Jan 15 2021• Alberta Politics
  • The call to ‘take back' city hall isn’t new—but who pays?

    The call to ‘take back' city hall isn’t new—but who pays?

    In Edmonton, history shows the true cost of populist campaigns.

    Jan 12 2021
  • 'Dr. No' returns to city hall—this time as minister

    'Dr. No' returns to city hall—this time as minister

    Will Ric McIver let go of power and control?

    Jan 08 2021• City Hall Sprawl
  • How Alberta encouraged beach travel, despite its own warnings

    How Alberta encouraged beach travel, despite its own warnings

    Kenney's former chief of staff has been lobbying for WestJet.

    Jan 07 2021

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