{"podcast":{"title":"Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267","podcast_index_feed_id":7599267,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/northwestern-wildcats-football-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/northwestern-wildcats-football-today-2-min-news.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":121,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Calgary News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Calgary—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Calgary News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T12:20:24.240552+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267"},"episode":{"title":"Alberta Invests Billion in Student Aid","slug":"alberta-invests-billion-in-student-aid","published_at":"2026-06-02T00:07:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267/alberta-invests-billion-in-student-aid","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4b0493c2-1ed2-442c-9ad9-ac9e7b686601.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4b0493c2-1ed2-442c-9ad9-ac9e7b686601.mp3","summary":"Alberta’s pouring over $1 billion into student aid to make post-secondary education more affordable—grants, scholarships, and loans designed to keep learners in class. Starting June 3rd for the 2026-27 school year, new criteria include parental or spousal income to ensure fair distribution, aligning with federal and provincial standards. The goal? Lighten financial burdens, boost transparency, and prioritize those who need it most. Apply online at least 60 days before classes begin—your one application covers both provincial and federal aid. Whether full- or part-time, eligible students can access support based on program length, study status, and financial need—all helping you finish your education without the stress. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5e426aa1f735cbd6","meta_description":"Alberta’s pouring over $1 billion into student aid to make post-secondary education more affordable—grants, scholarships, and loans designed to keep learn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":81,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267/episodes/alberta-invests-billion-in-student-aid/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267/alberta-invests-billion-in-student-aid.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}