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A metal show at Dickens last night was pure magic. Angelmaker brought the heat in a tiny intimate space, and people were getting pictures with the lead singer and Larcenia Roe. Full stank face the entire set — worth the ringing ears afterwards.
Glamorgan Bakery, Alpine Sausage, Splitsville, Richmond's Pub, Sweet Fusion, and Momoyama Sushi could all be at risk. The shopping centre is valuable land — developers are probably already circling — but locals hope whoever buys it keeps the existing businesses or at least phases redevelopment so they can survive.
A month after Mayor Farkas announced a vehicle noise reduction strategy for 17th Ave SW in the Beltline, locals say the bikes and loud cars are still tearing through. Small businesses and residents report zero change since the strategy took effect.
During Tuesday's outage, residents couldn't report power failures even when they knew their address. Online reporting failed with error messages, and the automated phone line couldn't find accounts. The system needs an option to report outages by address alone without requiring an account.
People asking about moving to Mahogany are getting honest takes on the SE lake neighbourhood—what the amenities are like for teens and seniors, how traffic flows, what makes the area stand out. If you're considering the jump, the thread's worth reading.
Fiat lovers are planning a caravan Saturday, Aug. 31 starting at 7pm. Meet at Weaselhead parking lot in North Glenmore Park, cruise the grounds, then head to Bragg Creek for tiramisu and gelato. Come for the cars, the drive, or just the dessert.
Reddit's asking where to find Calgary's best Masala Dosa with a side of Gobi Manchurian. Worth checking the thread for local recs.
Two paddle boards, a life jacket, pump, dry bag and anchor were stolen from a car in southwest Calgary last night. One board is unique; the other has a tequila logo. Police file: CPS#T26020649. Got info? Reach out.
I cannot correct these numbers because the source material provided does not contain any numerical data about the Forest Lawn arson case—it only contains a Reddit post link and CTV News article link with no actual article text or case details. To fix the figures accurately, I would need the source material to show what the actual damage amount, case number, and date information should be.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Cochrane just brought in two coydogs — animals bred from coyotes and dogs. New residents at the facility.
six cop cars and a SWAT truck rolled into Legacy from Walden around 8:45 this morning — police ops going on but details still unclear.
Globalfest relocated to Spruce Meadows this year and people are hunting for the best free spots to catch the fireworks and drone show from outside the venue. Where's the move best for watching from across the property?
Rogers went down in the Beltline. Anyone got intel on when service is supposed to be back up?
People are reminiscing about Don't Yell At Me (DYAM), the local boba shop that used to be around the city. Has anyone figured out what happened to all the locations? The drinks are being seriously missed.
Mike Birbiglia and Langston Kerman dropped from this Sunday's Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, replaced by Kevin Nealon — but the only announcement was an Instagram post. No heads-up to people who bought tickets specifically to see those two. John Mulaney is still headlining.
Calgary guys social meet-up is go — Saturday, September 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tool Shed Brewery's Tap Room. Tell staff you're there for the 'In Good Company' event. People who responded to the original post got a registration link; new people can still register.
English/Polish couple traveling across Canada are hitting Calgary in a few days — looking for someone to lend them a wood saw for five minutes for a camper adjustment, and to receive and hold an Amazon.ca package until they arrive. Reddit post if you can help.
A 2014 red Honda CB500F with custom muffler, brake and turn lights was stolen off the street in Silversprings overnight. Police report number: 26384374. If you saw anything, reach out to the owner.
Free writing workshop this Wednesday, August 26 from 6–8 p.m. at 110 3 Ave SE. Low-stakes creative writing and sharing, anti-racist framing. All ages welcome.
Calgary's getting its first half-rave, half-Halo 3 party this Friday at Skunkworks Distillery. Ranked competitive play starts at 10 p.m., social play all night. Free slushies while they last.
