Calgary's oldest grand theater teeters on the brink of closure. The theater celebrated its 112th birthday just two days ago, but today its executive director says it is only a short-term guest after a temporary deal with the landlord fell through. Opened in 1912, the Grand Theater was the cultural center of Western Canada for most of its life. Historian Don Smith says it was a center for the display of art. Smith lamented the tragedy of his golden days. The Grand was sold out 3 years ago. Its executive director tried to strike a deal with a new landlord to keep it afloat, but the deal fell t

Alberta Premier Daniel Smith today met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at his residence in Toronto. Smith is visiting Washington DC from today. Her visit is considered very important as she will meet with the US industry leaders and try to get new deals for Alberta. Premier Smith will also promote Alberta's energy sector on this visit. Smith said in a statement that Alberta has always been a partner of the United States and that both have similar goals in the energy sector. It is worth noting that the US has been a major trading partner of Alberta and Alberta has also been a major export of the

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is going on a visit to Washington tomorrow. His visit is going to be very important. Meanwhile, he will meet with the industry leader of America and try to get new deals for Alberta. Premier Smith will also promote Alberta's energy sector on this visit. In a statement, Smith said that Alberta has always been a partner of Erica and that both have similar goals in the energy sector. It is worth noting that the US has been a major trading partner of Alberta and Alberta has also been a major export of the US. In 2022, Alberta exported $141.3 billion to the United

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa today where she is set to open a new provincial office. Smith's office says the new space is meant to expand the province's presence in the nation's capital and to amplify Alberta's voice on the national stage. Alberta and Ottawa often butt heads over their views on the environment, energy and pensions. And last week, both governments traded barbs over the province's recently announced policies related to the treatment of transgender youth. Smith is also set to deliver a keynote address today to the Economic Club of Canada, where the topic will be th

Calgary’s housing market posted a strong start to 2024, with 1,650 homes sold in January – a 37.7 per cent increase compared with the same month last year, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). The unadjusted residential benchmark price rose to $572,300, up 10 per cent year-over-year. Apartments led the growth, with sales up 54 per cent from January 2023. Despite more homes hitting the market – new listings climbed 15.4 per cent – supply remains tight. With just 2,150 active listings, Calgary recorded its lowest January inventory since 2006. CREB analysts say much of the d

According to Environment Canada, rain is expected in Calgary in the coming days. Along with this, the temperature is expected to be high during the day and low during the night. It will be sunny in the city today and the temperature may be 10 degrees Celsius during the day and 2 degrees Celsius at night. Friday will be cloudy with daytime temperature of 9 degrees Celsius. Saturday 1 to 3 PM Rain and 1 to 2 cm of snow is expected. On Saturday, the temperature will be 4 degrees Celsius during the day and minus 6 degrees Celsius during the night. Similarly, the cold is going to increase on Sund

Daytime temperatures are expected to change in Calgary over the coming days. Environment Canada According to Calgary, the temperature during the day will be slightly higher than at night. During the day yesterday, the temperature was slightly higher than normal. This change is due to the warm winds blowing from the west as it melts the snow in some places. Friday to Sunday is expected to be partly sunny and cloudy. Meanwhile, the temperature can remain in the range of 4 to 10 degrees Celsius during the day. Some footpaths and roads were covered with snow in the morning but later the snow st

In Edmonton, the temperature is expected to be -4 degrees Celsius today, but the temperature will feel like -15 degrees Celsius due to the cold winds. The temperature may remain at -6 degree Celsius till afternoon. Skies will remain clear during the night and patches of fog will start forming in the evening. Winds may blow at a speed of 15 km per hour from morning to evening and the temperature may drop to -9 degrees Celsius at night. Tomorrow will be sunny and foggy patches will be visible in the morning. Temperatures are expected to remain at -2 degrees Celsius, but temperatures will feel

Temperature in Calgary today is expected to be -13 degrees celsius with cold winds. However, today the temperature is slightly higher than Thursday. Snow is expected tonight and the temperature will be -16 degrees Celsius. The temperature is expected to be in the range of -8 to -6 degrees Celsius from Saturday to Monday. 1 to 3 cm of snow is also possible on Sunday night. It is worth noting that many roads in Calgary are covered with snow and snow removal is underway. Crew members are busy removing it and their priority is major highways. They said that it may take about 18 hours to clear a