Calgary: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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From fan parties to game-day tailgates, a guide to Calgary’s Grey Cup festivities • Nov. 10, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (CBC)

Calgarians need to earn $26.90 per hour to live modestly and cover basic needs: report • Nov. 9, 2026, 9:04 AM ET (Calgary Herald)

Tale of the tape for the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary: Edmonton Elks vs. Montreal Alouettes • Nov. 8, 2026, 3:14 PM ET (Calgary Herald)

Unemployment up in Alberta and Calgary, but economist says province still doing better than rest of Canada • Nov. 6, 2026, 5:45 PM ET (CBC)

Alberta's new riding map skews Lethbridge, Banff, Calgary seats toward UCP, voter data suggests • Nov. 5, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (CBC)

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