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Calgarian Ali Aldalawy scored 160 on an IQ test at age four, ranking him in the top 0.1 per cent of kids his age. Now five, he's into math and reading. Welcome to Mensa.
A new playground called The Lookout just landed in Sky Ranch in Cochrane and they're looking for 100 kids to test it out. If you're in the area with little ones, could be worth checking.
Jeromy walked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada in 2022 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary — 4,300 km in 172 days (way longer than the marathon-a-day plan). He's screening the documentary next month and donating proceeds to the charity.
Calgary tech is on a run. The sector has been posting North America's fastest growth for three years and counting — way ahead of the usual suspects like Vancouver and Toronto.
Word spreading that the Subway franchisee next to Mugs Pub on the Red Mile takes worker tips when you pay by debit or credit — staff confirmed it. That's rough; if you're tipping there, heads up.
Accident involving a pedestrian at Elbow Dr and Riverdale Ave SW — northbound lane is backed up with at least one lane closed. There's also a stalled vehicle south of the scene. Hope everyone's okay.
Westbound Stoney Trail just before the bridge is a mess right now — vehicle flipped on its side, EMS on scene, one lane open. Traffic's backing up bad; if you're heading that way, find another route.
Someone's asking Reddit what the underrated food spots are in Calgary — Pathways Burger and Momos, Saigon Deli, and Tamarind still getting love from two years ago, but sounds like there's new contenders.
Nenshi says the UCP's Calgary-Shaw nominee isn't Smith's planned candidate. Worth watching this byelection unfold.
Calgary police need help finding 35-year-old Mitchel Landry on fraud and money-laundering warrants. He allegedly ripped off at least two people on deals that started over Facebook.
A U.S. woman got hit with a $1,500 fine after her off-leash dog tangled with a well-known grizzly in Banff last month. Brook Koski, 63, from Washington, pleaded guilty to the leash violation Wednesday.
One last ride on the classic Village Square Leisure Centre slide before it's gone. Retro swim sessions Aug. 30 with 1994 pricing ($4), a DJ, and nostalgic vibes. 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:30–6 p.m. — kids under five are free.
Calgary Sikh centre received threatening calls over the weekend. A caller initially discussed work with heavy equipment, then escalated to threats about demolishing the Dashmesh Culture Centre and demands that people leave the facility.
Person posting their weekly pick of decent grocery deals across Calgary stores (No Frills, Superstore, Safeway, Sobeys, FreshCo) — heavy on items they actually use, but good reference if you're hunting sales this week.
Someone asking for recommendations: just bought a paddle board, wants to use it before it gets cold, needs sand for small kids (under 4) to play in, clean water, bathrooms. Chain Lakes was suggested — what else is nearby?
Local asking if CPS actually enforces e-scooter rules for underage riders. Reports seeing kids zooming around Beltline without helmets, dodging traffic, staying off bike lanes — genuinely curious if there are consequences.
Someone's looking for cafes and breweries where you can post up for 2-3 hours with your laptop, good ambient noise, and food/drinks. If you've got a spot that works as a third space for focus work, the Reddit thread is taking recommendations.
A bobcat's been hunting wabbits in Rockyview Park NW — keep quiet if you're in the area and you might spot her.
Someone's asking the city where to find Calgary's best Cobb salad — if you've got a go-to recommendation, the thread's live on Reddit.
The Progressive Tory Party is fielding a candidate in next month's Calgary-Shaw byelection—the upstart party's first real test in Alberta politics.
