A city of distance
Urban sprawl is reshaping life in Calgary, and for many residents, that means longer commutes, fewer housing options and less time to build community.
Leaving the free fare zone?
With the debate over the free fare zone’s future continuing, there are raising concerns about the fate of this staple downtown program.
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The debate over Alberta’s future begins
On July 9, Western Standard hosted a debate on Alberta’s independence at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre. This comes at a contentious time, as Albertans prepare to vote on a nine question referendum slated for Oct. 19. Among the nine questions, one will ask if the government of
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Concerns rise for future after Alberta Teachers’ Association loses injunction bid
By Emily Milligan, April 1 2026— A key court decision has deepened the challenges facing Alberta teachers and may lead aspiring educators to think twice about building their careers in the province. On Mar. 13, Alberta judge Justice Douglas Mah ruled against the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) interim injunction application
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Rejected Olds data centre project probes conversations about necessity of Alberta AI infrastructure development
By Eda Kamal, March 26 2026— A now-rejected 10 billion dollar data centre project proposed in the town of Olds, Alberta, is cultivating discourse around the potential impacts of such developments. The Gauntlet interviewed Dr. Gideon Christian, an expert on the intersections of AI and law, on his views
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‘Treason’: Alberta separatists meet with U.S. officials in Washington
By Alex Howey, March 26 2026— Independence movement raises concerns for already strained Canada-U.S. relations. Leaders from the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), a separatist group advocating for the independence of Alberta, have confirmed that they have spoken directly to U.S. officials in Washington. While U.S. officials
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