Calgary Herald’s Post

In our latest instalment of Squeezed: Navigating Calgary's High Cost of Living, business columnist Chris Varcoe explores the pros and cons of high energy prices for Albertans. Varcoe spoke with Lisa Watts, co-owner of Hub Town Brewing Company Inc.: “When they say higher energy costs are good for the economy, I can assume that someone in the economy is benefitting, but from the small business perspective and from the general public, I’d say it is tough,” she says. https://lnkd.in/g5jFAfaT

In the face of a crisis, Calgarians take action. We know how to get through difficult times, as the great flood of 2013 showed. Now, our city is dealing with a water crisis of a different kind — significant problems are disrupting our water system. Postmedia Calgary is committed to bringing you all the information you need to manage the resulting water restrictions. To help, we've created a special eight-page PDF guide to the crisis, featuring water conservation tips, explanatory graphics and a day-by-day look at how Calgary reached this point. Register to download this valuable resource. https://lnkd.in/geMFmefT

In the latest for our series Squeezed: Navigating Calgary's high cost of living, Hiren Mansukhani tells the story of a single mom's journey through homelessness in Calgary. https://lnkd.in/gAJgHti9

In the latest story for our series Squeezed: Navigating the high cost of living in Calgary, Hiren Mansukhani explains why rents in Calgary are so high. https://lnkd.in/gha3xiKE

Calgary residents are urged to continue water conservation efforts as crews repair the massive water feeder main rupture, an ordeal that may continue for five to seven days. https://lnkd.in/gb38EDk9

BREAKING - The city has issued an emergency alert, asking all Calgarians to limit their indoor water usage and avoid washing showering or bathing, washing dishes, or running any appliances that use water. We will be updating this story as we learn more information. https://lnkd.in/gVf28dnu

This week, we are looking into the rising cost of housing in our series Squeezed. Today, journalist Hiren Mansukhani explains why the dream of homeownership is slipping away for so many Calgarians. https://lnkd.in/gCvMkfWg

Eat like you mean it. It’s not only the mantra of one of Calgary’s newest popular restaurants; the phrase also lends itself to the acronym ELYMI, which is the name of the dining spot featuring daily buffets. Since opening about three weeks ago, lineups are common at the restaurant that is also generating plenty of social media buzz. “ELYMI Buffet has been getting amazing reviews on the Calgary Foodies FB group,” wrote one Reddit user. “(It) definitely will fit into your budget.” And there lies the crux. In these inflationary times, when many people’s budgets are squeezed, they’re looking for affordable options when they do dine out. Do you love buffets or would you rather dine at a traditional restaurant? Share your thoughts with us and click the link to vote for your favourite buffet in the city!