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A curious second grader examining playground rocks discovered an ancient sea star fossil that had been hiding in plain sight for over 20 years. Her quick thinking to contact museum experts led to the preservation of a rare piece of Alberta's prehistoric past.
A Calgary girl's curiosity about rocks during recess led to the discovery of an ancient sea star fossil now headed to a museum. Her find is one of only a handful of such specimens in the world.
A golf tournament in Calgary is transforming its 16th hole into a baseball stadium experience where every birdie scored triggers a $1,000 donation to youth programs. Rogers just kicked off the 2026 season with another $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities.
Parkland Fuel Corporation is bringing 270 new full-time jobs to Calgary, transforming downtown office space into a hub for tech and finance innovation. The expansion marks a major win for the city's economic diversification efforts.
A majestic American white pelican with a nine-foot wingspan returned to the wild after Calgary Wildlife rehabilitated the injured bird for over seven months. The successful release marks another win for the dedicated team saving Alberta's wildlife.
Two Calgary MBA students traced two decades of poverty reduction efforts in Calgary and Hamilton, uncovering powerful lessons about what actually works when communities fight poverty together. Their research shows how cross-sector collaboration and lived experience create lasting change.
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The University of Calgary celebrated its 60th birthday by gathering 682 people in dinosaur costumes, smashing the previous world record by over 200 participants. Students, staff, and community members turned a milestone celebration into a roaring success.