Record housing starts highlight need for skilled trades in Alberta
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Record housing starts highlight need for skilled trades in Alberta
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Primary Care Alberta launches new strategy for perimenopause, menopause care
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02:01 | November 5, 2026
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Funeral held for Shaun Farrell, the Sask. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire
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02:26 | November 7, 2026
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02:05 | November 5, 2026
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02:05 | November 5, 2026
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Primary Care Alberta launches new strategy for perimenopause, menopause care
02:08 | November 5, 2026
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Students’ union concerned over possible tuition changes in proposed Alberta legislation
02:01 | November 5, 2026
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Firefighters battle blaze and explosion near Okotoks
01:21 | November 5, 2026
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Calgary mayor responds to federal budget
01:35 | November 5, 2026
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UCP says minister’s Kentucky spending ‘in line’ with transportation expenses
01:52 | November 5, 2026
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Alberta business leader says it’s too soon to tell how U.S. midterms will impact Canadian trade
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Funeral held for Shaun Farrell, the Sask. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire
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Remains of B.C. soldier Aidan Goulding return home after CFB Wainwright tragedy
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High cost of living impacts those fleeing domestic and family violence: report
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Concerning statistics as Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters release shelter impact report
04:28 | November 4, 2026
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Rental prices and demand behind downward Calgary real estate sales trend: CREB
01:57 | November 3, 2026
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Advocates react to arrest of former Junior hockey staff member
01:53 | November 3, 2026
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The City of Calgary water restrictions return
02:02 | November 3, 2026
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City of Calgary proposing study on Green Line extensions
01:57 | November 3, 2026
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Alberta changing post-secondary tuition cap
01:55 | November 3, 2026
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Russia barred from 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer
01:52 | November 3, 2026
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WestView Health Foundation fundraising for CT scanner
05:26 | November 3, 2026
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Big Valley Jamboree announces full 2027 lineup
05:04 | November 3, 2026
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Legal Aid: What is an Emergency Protection Order
04:41 | November 3, 2026
Record housing starts highlight need for skilled trades in Alberta
Description
January 21, 2026
Alberta recorded a record-breaking 53,000 housing starts in 2025. Experts, however, say it highlights the need for skilled workers amid a wave of baby boomer retirements. Justin Sibbet reports.
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Record housing starts highlight need for skilled trades in Alberta01:54 | January 21, 2026 -
Edmonton hosts first centralized Diwali celebration01:19 | 10 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Nov. 813:03 | November 8, 2026 -
Hundreds of residents speak out against a proposed development in their south west community02:19 | November 8, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Nov. 709:58 | November 7, 2026 -
Youth and victims of CFB Wainwright fire honoured at the Field of Crosses02:26 | November 7, 2026 -
Edmonton Elks fans show up to West Final in full force01:48 | November 7, 2026 -
New owners of Kennedy Towers give rent increases upwards of 60 per cent01:58 | November 7, 2026 -
Scenic rail journeys with Rocky Mountaineer: AMA Travel03:56 | November 6, 2026 -
Calgary water system had ‘systemic’ issues before pipe failure: report02:05 | November 5, 2026 -
Calgary company delivering innovative medical treatment by drone to front lines in Ukraine02:05 | November 5, 2026 -
Primary Care Alberta launches new strategy for perimenopause, menopause care02:08 | November 5, 2026 -
Students’ union concerned over possible tuition changes in proposed Alberta legislation02:01 | November 5, 2026 -
Firefighters battle blaze and explosion near Okotoks01:21 | November 5, 2026 -
Calgary mayor responds to federal budget01:35 | November 5, 2026 -
UCP says minister’s Kentucky spending ‘in line’ with transportation expenses01:52 | November 5, 2026 -
Alberta business leader says it’s too soon to tell how U.S. midterms will impact Canadian trade01:55 | November 4, 2026 -
Funeral held for Shaun Farrell, the Sask. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire01:31 | November 4, 2026 -
Remains of B.C. soldier Aidan Goulding return home after CFB Wainwright tragedy01:40 | November 4, 2026 -
High cost of living impacts those fleeing domestic and family violence: report01:49 | November 4, 2026 -
‘Comfort kills dreams’: Funeral held for CFB Wainwright fire victim Pte. Shaun Farrell01:39 | November 4, 2026 -
Ford ‘very open to discussions’ on ditching daylight saving time in Ontario01:03 | November 4, 2026 -
Concerning statistics as Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters release shelter impact report04:28 | November 4, 2026 -
Rental prices and demand behind downward Calgary real estate sales trend: CREB01:57 | November 3, 2026 -
Advocates react to arrest of former Junior hockey staff member01:53 | November 3, 2026 -
The City of Calgary water restrictions return02:02 | November 3, 2026 -
City of Calgary proposing study on Green Line extensions01:57 | November 3, 2026 -
Alberta changing post-secondary tuition cap01:55 | November 3, 2026 -
Russia barred from 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer01:52 | November 3, 2026 -
WestView Health Foundation fundraising for CT scanner05:26 | November 3, 2026 -
Big Valley Jamboree announces full 2027 lineup05:04 | November 3, 2026 -
Legal Aid: What is an Emergency Protection Order04:41 | November 3, 2026
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Record housing starts highlight need for skilled trades in Alberta01:54 | January 21, 2026
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Edmonton hosts first centralized Diwali celebration01:19 | 10 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Nov. 813:03 | November 8, 2026
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Hundreds of residents speak out against a proposed development in their south west community02:19 | November 8, 2026
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Global News at 6 Calgary: Nov. 709:58 | November 7, 2026
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Youth and victims of CFB Wainwright fire honoured at the Field of Crosses02:26 | November 7, 2026
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Edmonton Elks fans show up to West Final in full force01:48 | November 7, 2026
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New owners of Kennedy Towers give rent increases upwards of 60 per cent01:58 | November 7, 2026
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Scenic rail journeys with Rocky Mountaineer: AMA Travel03:56 | November 6, 2026
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Calgary water system had ‘systemic’ issues before pipe failure: report02:05 | November 5, 2026
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Calgary company delivering innovative medical treatment by drone to front lines in Ukraine02:05 | November 5, 2026
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Primary Care Alberta launches new strategy for perimenopause, menopause care02:08 | November 5, 2026
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Students’ union concerned over possible tuition changes in proposed Alberta legislation02:01 | November 5, 2026
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Firefighters battle blaze and explosion near Okotoks01:21 | November 5, 2026
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Calgary mayor responds to federal budget01:35 | November 5, 2026
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UCP says minister’s Kentucky spending ‘in line’ with transportation expenses01:52 | November 5, 2026
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Alberta business leader says it’s too soon to tell how U.S. midterms will impact Canadian trade01:55 | November 4, 2026
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Funeral held for Shaun Farrell, the Sask. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire01:31 | November 4, 2026
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Remains of B.C. soldier Aidan Goulding return home after CFB Wainwright tragedy01:40 | November 4, 2026
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High cost of living impacts those fleeing domestic and family violence: report01:49 | November 4, 2026
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‘Comfort kills dreams’: Funeral held for CFB Wainwright fire victim Pte. Shaun Farrell01:39 | November 4, 2026
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Ford ‘very open to discussions’ on ditching daylight saving time in Ontario01:03 | November 4, 2026
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Concerning statistics as Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters release shelter impact report04:28 | November 4, 2026
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Rental prices and demand behind downward Calgary real estate sales trend: CREB01:57 | November 3, 2026
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Advocates react to arrest of former Junior hockey staff member01:53 | November 3, 2026
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The City of Calgary water restrictions return02:02 | November 3, 2026
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City of Calgary proposing study on Green Line extensions01:57 | November 3, 2026
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Alberta changing post-secondary tuition cap01:55 | November 3, 2026
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Russia barred from 2027 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer01:52 | November 3, 2026
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WestView Health Foundation fundraising for CT scanner05:26 | November 3, 2026
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Big Valley Jamboree announces full 2027 lineup05:04 | November 3, 2026
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Legal Aid: What is an Emergency Protection Order04:41 | November 3, 2026
Record housing starts highlight need for skilled trades in Alberta
Description
January 21, 2026
Alberta recorded a record-breaking 53,000 housing starts in 2025. Experts, however, say it highlights the need for skilled workers amid a wave of baby boomer retirements. Justin Sibbet reports.
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