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City crews found a critical leak on a major water feeder main under 17 Avenue S.E., just west of Cushing Bridge. The main moves water from west to east across Calgary, so getting it fixed fast is urgent—there's a planned shutdown of another feeder this fall. No water service disruptions for homes or businesses so far, but expect one eastbound lane closed on 17th Avenue while repairs are underway.
The low-income transit office at Village Square is shutting down. The place always had huge lineups near the end of the month — hopefully everyone buys a paper pass knows how to buy it online before the closure kicks in.
someone on r/calgary watched a video about how Dallas sprawled over decades and can't stop thinking about it — says Alpine Park, Vermilion Hill, Glacier Ridge, Livingston feel like another subdivision stretching farther into the prairie. Calgary's got better planning and an incredible pathway system, but at what point do we say we've sprawled enough?
Cold Garden keeps posting about supporting local art and getting artists to put work on their walls for free decor, but their Instagram is full of AI art. people called them out hard yesterday — they posted a "AI is one of many tools but we love local art" response. doesn't sit right.
someone got absolutely got by a CIBC scam call yesterday. number looked legit, caller ID spoofed "CIBC", they knew the person's name and banking history details. almost had them until the caller said "don't use Chrome and search CibcAlerts dot com" — red flag that made them hang up and call the real number. way more convincing than usual.
The 69th Street park and ride filled up completely Tuesday morning at 8:15 a.m. — a first in two years for one commuter. If it happens again, you can park at a different LRT lot.
WestJet flight attendants held an informational picket at the airline's headquarters today looking for a fair contract.
Thomas Müller, the 2014 World Cup winner, was in the starting lineup for Vancouver against Cavalry FC at Spruce Meadows Monday night in the Canadian Championship. The match ended 1-1, a moral victory for Calgary against one of the top MLS teams.
A redditor is looking for help getting a free or low-cost haircut and beard trim before a friend's wedding on Thursday, July 16. Anyone know resources in Calgary that offer free cuts or work on a sliding scale?
Someone's asking for hardy plants that can handle full sun and hot, dry conditions for a south-facing front yard in July. Native Alberta plants preferred — turns out planting in mid-summer's trickier than most people think.
An Australian paramedic earning around $150k AUD is weighing a move back to Alberta with their Canadian partner and young kid. Money's the big worry — salaries here won't match what they make at home — but they own a $1.5M house in Australia and loved living in Banff before.
stolen from a car between Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11 — black Stanley case full of armour and a sword. heading to world championships next week. if you see it, contact police — the sword is inside.
local high school student is making short films around Calgary and needs actors — no experience required, good for your portfolio. reach out on reddit.
40 years ago today Divine performed at the Warehouse — dinner and a show with a true icon. Records of it at Calgary Cassettes.
Stampede's officially wrapped and crews are removing all the decorations from the streets. hope all the HO's had a blast out there.
someone spotted you at the event in a kids lab coat that didn't quite fit, found you a proper adult size, but you were already gone with your friends. they want to connect — check the original r/calgary post if this was you.
visitor spent the week here and is obsessed — loves the people, the food, the vibe, even the roads. comparing it to Edmonton and wondering if it's just the honeymoon phase or if Calgary's actually onto something. has the whole city curious now.
local just needs the final piece for a diy project — already did the 3d printing and soldering. everything's sold out online, prices are brutal. if you've got one in working condition, they'll come pick it up.
Riders at the Stampede are pulling straight-up line cuts — groups of strangers pretending to be friends, jumping 30-40 minutes into waits. No staff enforcing anything at the ride gates.
1.4 million visitors this year — third biggest Stampede ever. Most people saying it was worth going despite the crowds and heat.
