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Private residential properties along the Elbow River between downtown and Glenmore Reservoir block the continuous path, forcing bikers, runners, and walkers onto local streets. Some locals are pushing the city to prioritize an uninterrupted riverfront trail.
The Pretty Reckless played Grey Eagle Event Centre last night with Taylor Momsen and the band delivering an energetic set of new and old songs. Big crowd showed up — some people even brought toddlers.
New menswear spot Modern Ambition is setting up shop in Core downtown. Looks like solid stuff, but locals are noticing the store's advertising campaign could've leaned way harder into the Calgary angle.
Someone's been capturing the chaos of heavy traffic on Calgary roads, and the phrase "ok I turn now good luck everybody else" is stuck in everyone's head. An instant classic.
Free festival finale called Caldera drops at the Loading Dock on 11 Street SW (701 11 St SW) August 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Noisemakers from Toronto and across Canada — ANGELPHROOT, LITTLE SNAKE, and more. Deep electronic, hip hop, IDM, bass. No cover.
That crack you heard in the SW communities around 4 a.m. was legitimate — folks reporting the loudest thunder they've ever heard. Stay inside during storms, everyone.
Latvian ultrawalker Christian is knocking out roughly 50 km daily from Vancouver to NYC under World Runners Association rules. He's camped in Inglewood tonight and heading toward Strathmore tomorrow. Already crossed Australia and New Zealand — 5,000+ km down. If you spot him on the highway, say hi.
ramune drinks are hard to find in Calgary right now — some people spotting similar Japanese sodas at t&t but not the actual bottles. Amazon's got them but the markup's wild.
Something smells rancid in the SE and SW right now — one person's describing it as "an abattoir with compost added." Folks are checking their neighborhood for sources but nobody's pinpointed it yet. If you've caught a whiff and know what's causing it, let people know.
14th Street SW dog park keeps having the same problem: two unleashed huskies attacking leashed dogs, and their owner taking forever to grab them. Three incidents this year. Collars would help (dogs have none). Other dog owners are having to step in to separate them.
Forgot to put your green bin out? Someone's watching. A Calgary compost driver spotted a neighbour in her housecoat this morning, realized she'd missed the pickup window, and actually stopped the truck to pull her bin out for her. Small gesture, massive vibe.
Shaganappi Point tee times are gone in under a minute on weekends. Folks are asking if a bot is the only way to book now.
Appeal denied for the Calgary man convicted of killing his wife with a U-Haul truck. He won't be getting a new trial.
ATCO customers could see franchise fees jump by $2.45 monthly starting next year if the regulator signs off. That's part of a bigger shift in how the city collects natural gas fees.
Rogers fibre line cut in the SE means some customers won't get restored until 9 a.m. Might want to check if you're affected before your morning commute.
Someone woke up to constant lightning and rolling thunder overnight with no rain in sight, grabbed a slow-mo video on their phone. The sky was just going off.
Monday hit hard with wildfire smoke choking the air, Rogers internet down after a fibre cut in the southeast, reports of active incidents, and vandals targeting telecom infrastructure across the city.
A leashed dog at Bankview dog park narrowly avoided an aggressive off-leash dog that charged and mauled smaller dogs while the owner struggled to regain control. Multiple nearby pets were injured in the incident.
Smoky air, an active shooter near Edworthy Park, and vandals cutting internet cables — it's been an intense day in Calgary. People are asking how to get through the evening without connectivity.
Hundreds of guests from the Residence Inn Marriott were evacuated to the street at 10th Avenue and 5th Street SW this afternoon due to a fire event. Guests have been trickling back inside.
