Edmonton’s bike lane feedback portal sparked fierce debate, with early responses split nearly down the middle—half supporting, half opposing the province’s push. Critics slammed the plan for clogging traffic, stealing parking, and hurting seniors’ mobility, while calling it a “climate change scam” compared to fixing potholes. Supporters countered that bike lanes are underfunded, reduce congestion, boost health and local business, and shouldn’t be sidelined by provincial overreach. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen insists roads won’t shrink—instead, he’s eyeing new laws to separate bikes from cars via trails. Over 13,000 responses later, the government says they’ll fund safe, well-planned infrastructure—but opponents call the polling meaningless, demanding focus on affordability and healthcare instead.

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Alberta’s rolling out a “care-first” auto insurance model in 2027 designed to simplify and slash costs—but it’s sparking a fierce debate over victims’ rights. Under the plan, suing for pain and suffering after accidents will be severely restricted, with court access limited to cases involving criminal offenses or major violations. Personal injury lawyers are pushing back, arguing that even expanding litigation for life-altering injuries from reckless driving would be better than the current proposal, which they say excludes nearly everyone. The government insists its focus is on delivering savings while balancing protection for injured drivers, but the Insurance Bureau of Canada warns that more litigation could hike premiums and undo those savings. Lawyer Mark McCourt contends there are smarter ways to cut costs without stripping accident victims of their legal recourse. The projected savings? Around $297 per vehicle annually—but the real question remains: how much should Albertans sacrifice in legal rights for lower premiums?

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Archaeologists in Calgary have uncovered a treasure trove at John Ware’s homestead, revealing everyday artifacts from the late 1800s—including Levi’s hardware, a pearl button, and even a toothbrush—deep beneath a cellar. Led by UCalgary’s Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, this dig is rewriting history for Alberta’s first Black settlers, filling gaps left by scarce records with tangible evidence of daily life. The finds, headed to the Royal Alberta Museum, could soon be displayed at Glenbow—with funding critical to continuing the excavation. Filmmaker Cherly Foggo calls it a powerful moment: finally, archaeology confirms the lived reality of Black pioneers on the prairies, long overlooked.

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