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HighOnCity · The Calgary Archive

Friday · May 15, 2026

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Hay fever season is brutal in Calgary right now

Everyone's hay fever is in full force right now. Spring in Calgary means the allergies are kicking in hard and the whole city's commiserating about it on Reddit.

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Best Chinese BBQ spots in Calgary right now?

BBQ Express used to be the spot but it's gone downhill—meat's dry and oversalty now. People are hunting for a new Chinese BBQ place in Calgary, crispy pork belly or duck...

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Where to eat fondant potatoes in Calgary?

Someone's asking where to find fondant potatoes in Calgary and doesn't want to cook them at home—apparently this is harder to find than you'd think. If you know a spot,...

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Ginger cat missing from SW Calgary since Friday

Someone's ginger cat went missing from Bankview/Sunalta Friday morning—if you spot her around 1816 16A Street SW, please DM. She's pretty distinctive and her owner's desperate...

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Neighborhoods

Airdrie Sport Council screening 'Sideways' documentary June 15

Film explores 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash and lasting mental health impact

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Neighborhoods

Foothills Composite students shine at Skills Canada provincials

Okotoks school brings home five medals from Edmonton competition

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Neighborhoods

Century-old building in Olde Towne Okotoks scheduled for demolition

Ardiel Residence, built in 1906, faces removal as owner seeks demolition permit

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News Brief

Miette Hot Springs opens for summer season in Jasper National Park

Canada's hottest hot springs welcomes visitors with daily operations 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

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News Brief

Garage sales galore in Okotoks this Saturday

24th annual Parade of Garage Sales features roughly 100 sales throughout the region

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Kicking PancreAS 5K fundraiser coming to Calgary in June

Alberta's first dedicated pancreatic cancer event hits Glenmore Landing on June 12

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Eat & Drink

Host the ultimate May long weekend BBQ with expert tips

Complete checklist covers everything from grill setup to patio finishing touches

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Eat & Drink

Okotoks coffee spot serves Coke Caesar for Calgary Stampede season

Covet Sips + Sweets puts unique twist on Canadian classic cocktail

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Eat & Drink

Chop Steakhouse launches summer happy hour with $5 drinks

New menu rolls out across 18 Canadian locations just in time for warm weather

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News Brief

Gas line break in Banff resolved, evacuations lifted before long weekend

Emergency response clears area after contractors hit natural gas infrastructure

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Class action lawsuit over military chaplain sexual abuse can proceed, court rules

Alberta's top court confirms lawsuit alleging abuse by armed forces chaplain can move forward

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Emergency Health Services rebrands to Alta Paramedic Health

Provincial paramedic organization marks identity shift to reflect service delivery changes

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Free e-scooter and e-bike rides launch at eight CTrain stations

City partners with Bird Canada and Neuron Mobility for last-mile transit connections

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The Lead

Alberta regulator pays record $1.4M to victims of real estate Ponzi scheme

Compensation issued for investors defrauded by former Calgary realtor Eric Drinkwater

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The Lead

Kimberley Jordan launches D3 Wild Roses all-girls baseball league

Calgary-area youth baseball reaches new milestone with all-female competitive team

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The Lead

Measles exposure alert issued for SE Calgary hotel

Health officials warn guests at Shawnessy Super 8 of potential virus exposure over several days in May

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The Lead

Alberta, Ottawa finalize carbon pricing framework targeting $130/tonne by 2040

Premier Smith and PM Carney reach agreement on carbon cost escalation and industry accountability

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The Lead

De Havilland Canada breaks ground on new aircraft facility

Aviation sector continues rapid growth near Calgary with major manufacturing investment

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Pulse

Airdrie Artwalk now open for artist registration

Airdrie artists, the Artwalk registration is now open—lots of local creatives getting hyped to participate and show their work this summer.

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YYC terminal connections and what to expect

If you need a connecting flight through YYC in a couple days, people in the airport subreddit are breaking down the process of moving between the D and A terminals and how long...

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Hiking recommendations for Kananaskis and Banff

Planning a mid-level hike this weekend? People are weighing in on what's actually doable in Kananaskis and Banff right now—looks like Sunday and Monday are better bets than...

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Best big meaty birthday meal spots in Calgary

Someone's asking where to find huge portions of meat for a birthday dinner downtown—everyone's suggesting Peter's Drive Inn, Jimmy's on 17th, or the Greek spot by the gas...

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Neighborhoods

Okotoks RCMP increasing traffic enforcement over May long weekend

Officers to focus on patrols, check stops, and high-risk locations

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Neighborhoods

Foothills Composite students bring home five medals from Skills Canada provincials

Okotoks school shines at Edmonton competition

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Neighborhoods

Airdrie Sport Council screening 'Sideways' documentary June 15

Film explores 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash and mental health impact

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Neighborhoods

High River hosts 68th annual Little Britches Parade this Saturday

May 16 parade and rodeo bring community spirit to south Alberta town

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News Brief

Miette Hot Springs opens for the season in Jasper National Park

Hottest natural hot springs in the Canadian Rockies now welcoming visitors daily

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Nine fantastic concerts to check out in Calgary this June

From country to rock to pop—summer music season kicks off with diverse lineup

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Heritage Park Historical Village opens 62nd season this weekend

Immersive 1800s experience returns with hands-on attractions and historical trades

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Eat & Drink

Okotoks coffee spot serves up Coke Caesar for Calgary Stampede

Covet Sips + Sweets puts unique twist on Canadian classic

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Calgary's first hot dog festival showcases creative takes on a classic

Dog Days features entries like Lulu Bar's innovative offerings

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Eat & Drink

Chop Steakhouse launches summer happy hour with $5 drinks

New menu available now across all 18 Canadian locations

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News Brief

Suffield woman's murder conviction upheld in appeal over husband's death

Alberta Court of Appeal finds no errors in conviction for stabbing and dismemberment case

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More charges laid in fight outside SE Calgary religious event

Three additional people charged in February 6 incident involving protest and confrontation

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Class action lawsuit over military chaplain sexual abuse can proceed, court rules

Alberta's top court confirms suit can move forward against federal government

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Contractors hit gas line in Banff; businesses evacuated ahead of May long weekend

ATCO Gas responding to line strike at Caribou and Lynx intersection; repairs expected to take 4–5 hours

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The Lead

Alberta and Ottawa finalize carbon pricing framework targeting $130 per tonne by 2040

PM Carney and Premier Smith resolve final details of energy accord carbon cost implementation

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The Lead

Massive 499-foot downtown tower to become Calgary's tallest residential building

Broadway on 17th mixed-use development includes 46-storey tower with one-, two-, and three-bedroom units

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The Lead

Five men charged in elaborate Edmonton-to-Calgary extortion scheme

Victim kidnapped and driven to Calgary as part of targeted South Asian community extortion

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The Lead

Emergency Health Services rebrands to Alta Paramedic Health

New name and logo rolling out on Alberta ambulances Friday

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The Lead

Free e-scooter and e-bike rides launch at eight CTrain stations

Ten minutes of complimentary travel now available to connect first and last legs of commute

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Pulse

Dog owners frustrated by bagged poop left in bushes

Local dog owners are losing it over people bagging their pup's waste and then just abandoning the bag in the bushes—like, you did half the job and then gave the poop a plastic...

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Where to eat for a big meaty birthday meal in Calgary

Someone's looking to take their hungry east coast friend somewhere iconic for a meat-centric birthday dinner—asking if there's anywhere better than Peter's Drive Inn or...

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Weekend hiking in Kananaskis and Banff this spring

People asking for mid-level hike recommendations around Banff and Kananaskis for this weekend—looks like Sunday and Monday are the weather sweet spot before things get ugly again.

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Neighborhoods

Curbside Giveaway Day returns to Okotoks this Sunday

Free items available throughout town day after annual Parade of Garage Sales on May 17

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Bill 28 leaves Alberta libraries facing financial burden and staffing challenges

Coalition of public libraries warns provincial legislation could fundamentally change community access to information

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Okotoks RCMP increasing traffic enforcement over May long weekend

Focus on high-risk patrols and check stops as Victoria Day weekend approaches

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Alberta sovereignty parade planned for Airdrie on May 23

Stay Free Alberta movement continues to mobilize communities despite petition signature setbacks

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News Brief

Calgary Phil's fall lineup features Angelique Kidjo and Angela Cheng

Conductor Rune Bergmann returns for one night with eclectic programming ranging from Bollywood to Mozart

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Canada releases FIFA World Cup $1 commemorative coins

Limited-edition colourized and non-colourized coins now in circulation as 2026 tournament approaches

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NordVPN warns it could leave Canada over lawful access bill

Major VPN provider joins Signal and others in privacy concerns over federal legislation

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Canada's manufacturing sales surge 3% in March on energy prices

Petroleum and coal products lead gains as national output hits highest level since January 2025

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Supreme Court recognizes intimate partner violence as legal basis for damages

Landmark ruling opens new avenue for civil remedies in abuse cases

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Four hospitalized after shooting in Airdrie multi-vehicle collision

Police probe targeted incident on Bayside Boulevard; residents asked to avoid area

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The Lead

Wildfire evacuation alert issued for Clearwater County northwest of Calgary

Out-of-control blaze near Sundre has grown to over 1,000 hectares; 10-kilometre radius evacuated

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The Lead

West Calgary community attracts first-time and move-up homebuyers

Osprey Hill offers balance of convenience and outdoor access for busy families

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The Lead

Five men charged in elaborate Edmonton kidnapping extortion scheme

Calgary police bust cross-province plot targeting South Asian community

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The Lead

Downtown Calgary set for 499-foot residential tower

Broadway on 17th will become the city's tallest residential building with 46 storeys of apartments

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Neighborhoods

Missed connection: National and 10th Avenue encounter

Local seeks person from altercation, shares website reference

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News Brief

Onex reports Q1 profit decline to US$129M

Investment firm's earnings down 23% year-over-year amid market conditions

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The Lead

Toronto releases second batch of World Cup fan festival tickets

After first 220,000 free tickets sold out in hours, city opens new allotment today

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The Lead

B.C. premier's 'Look West' investment plan faces skepticism

Experts question whether Eby's economic strategy can turn province into investment magnet

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Ontario consumption sites face closure amid funding debate

Nine supervised drug consumption sites slated for transition as province strips funding

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The Lead

Calgary residents share real impacts of AI on jobs

Community discusses whether artificial intelligence is actually disrupting local employment

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The Lead

Carney, Smith announce carbon price deal for Alberta

PM and premier expected to reveal plan raising industrial emission price to $130/tonne by 2040