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Shyan Lolly loved to help people. Aside from her job as a 911 call taker, her family says she would do anything for anyone if they needed it.“She worked downtown at different shelters and she loved paying for homeless people’s foods or stuff like that,” sister Victoria Lolly said.“She was just so nice a person that we can’t imagine, we’re so devastated that she didn’t make it through the scooter collision.”Shyan was riding a scooter on July 3 in the area of Venables Street and Commercial Drive at 10 a.m. when she collided with the side of a vehicle.She was…

City administration has requested the City of Calgary double its financial commitment to a project set to overhaul the Werklund Centre, formerly known as Arts Commons, as budget estimates for the project rapidly rise. The modernization of the existing Werklund Centre building is the final of three projects in the area, which includes an expansion of theatre space, as well as a transformation of Olympic Plaza.“The modernization of Werklund Centre is pivotal for this larger campus to be successful,” said Werklund Centre CEO Alex Sarian. “Our current facility is over 40 years old and, like we all know, lifecycle becomes…

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)(1), which assess the full environmental footprint of the aircraft throughout its lifecycle, are an integral part of Bombardier’s sustainability strategyThe Global 8000 joins Bombardier’s Challenger 650, Challenger 3500, Global 5500, Global 6500 and Global 7500 as the only business jets in the world to carry an EPD(1)(2) – a key aspect of Bombardier’s leadership in lifecycle assessment and disclosureThe Global 8000 EPD further illustrates the steadfast commitment, pride and investment Bombardier is making to ensure it is fully transparent about our product lifecycle while continuing to innovate and identify opportunities for improvement across the value chain…

SINGAPORE, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPPOLIA Home, a subsidiary of OPPEIN Home Group Inc., has long been a leading force in the custom furniture and cabinetry market, consistently pushing creative boundaries while embedding intelligent technology into its operations. To support its growing global network, the company’s R&D team developed an AI-powered design platform in 2026 that now streamlines everything from initial client consultations to final production. The company’s AI-powered design platform allows a designer to generate a comprehensive whole-house proposal in roughly 30 minutes. From there, adjustments based on client preferences happen in real time, with the system…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bow and Elbow safety advisories have been dropped, and the river fun season has begun. A clear sign of this may be people enjoying a river raft cruise, but for the Calgary Fire Department, they see it in the volume of calls for help.“This year we’re seeing higher trends of water use, especially when it comes to higher rescues by our water rescue crews,” says assistant Deputy Chief James Docherty. “We’re actually on pace right now to beat previous records.”Emergency crews say taking time to properly prepare for a water adventure…

Six beluga whales have started their journey to the U.S., with Marineland beginning the relocation process. It’s part of a deal struck with an international group of marine parks, with U.S. authorities approving the “emergency rescue” earlier this month.“Today marks a significant milestone,” Marineland said in a statement to Global News.Relocating the marine mammals of this size is a “complex” undertaking, according to the park’s statement, which required months of planning and cross-border coordination.Phil Demers, a former Marineland trainer-turned outspoken critic of the park, said the journey is a “historical moment.”“These will be the first of the last of those…

Drivers hoping to use Saskatoon’s University Bridge will have to wait longer, as the city once again pushes back its reopening date to the general public due to construction delays. The bridge will remain closed “near term” to non-emergency vehicles as nearby College Drive construction and bridge rehabilitation work continues, the city said in a Friday news release.Currently, only emergency vehicles are allowed to use the bridge while construction continues, something the city said remains a “top priority.”Saskatoon closed the University Bridge on April 6 for repairs, initially planning to reopen it in June. That timeline was later pushed to…

GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patriot Mobile, America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider, announced today it is returning as the presenting sponsor of Jason Aldean’s 2026 Songs About Us Tour, marking the second consecutive year the company has powered a tour from one of country music’s biggest stars. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city tour kicked off July 16th in Bangor, Maine with three consecutive sold-out nights, bringing thousands of fans together across the Northeast before continuing its run across the country.  The partnership reflects more than a shared love of country music. It’s a celebration of faith, family,…

OREM, Utah, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SunPower Inc. (“SunPower,” the “Company,” or Nasdaq: “SPWR”), a solar technology, services, and installation company, today announced the successful completion of a megawatt solar system at the Millenium Project, a 330-unit community in Palm Desert, California. SunPower was awarded a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 90, marking a significant milestone in SunPower’s ongoing customer transformation program. Guy Winters, President of PearlX, Millenium’s owner, added, “The Millennium project is exactly what our Energy Estate model was built to deliver: real infrastructure producing real returns – for us, for the property owner and for the…

CALGARY, Alberta, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Classroom Champions has appointed Alexis Gaiptman as President, Canada, reinforcing the non-profit’s commitment to growing its impact, reach and partnerships across the country; helping more young people build the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to thrive. Gaiptman joins Classroom Champions with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the philanthropic, healthcare, humanitarian and higher education sectors. Most recently, she served as Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada (Quebec & Atlantic Canada), at Make-A-Wish Canada, where during her tenure she led fundraising, operations and mission delivery across five provinces. As President,…