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HighOnCity · The Calgary Archive

Tuesday · May 19, 2026

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6:14
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Pulse

Measles exposure alert for Calgary medical sites

Public health alert: measles exposure reported at Earlton Medical Clinic and Alberta Children's Hospital ER on May 14–15. If you were there during those times, check the full...

5:59
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News Brief

Sled Island returns with 200+ bands and five days of music

Music festival kicks off June 17 in downtown Calgary and Beltline. New acts, venues, and the annual bike-and-walk between shows.

5:29
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News Brief

Closing arguments wrap in drug-deal murder trial

Jury to weigh self-defence claim in December 2023 Forest Lawn shooting that left one dead, one injured.

5:14
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Neighborhoods

Iconic Kensington bistro closes after 20-year run

Niko's Bistro hands off to new ownership. Final dinner service May 30 marks end of Miletic family era.

4:59
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The Lead

Calgary Transit bus rolls over after collision with semi

Three passengers hospitalized in stable condition after Tuesday morning crash at southeast intersection. Minor injuries reported.

4:44
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News Brief

Calgary Black Film Festival opens with 42 films May 22

Sixth edition brings global cinema to Globe Cinema, plus panels and workshops at Central library. Red carpet gala kicks off Friday.

4:29
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Pulse

Where's the best beef dip in Calgary now?

Everyone's asking where to grab a solid beef dip now that the Beef Shack closed. Sounds like we're on the hunt for the next Calgary sandwich legend.

1:47
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Pulse

Bus Rollover Blocks Peigan Trail SE During Rush

A Calgary Transit bus flipped over on Peigan Trail SE this morning, snarling traffic across the southeast during commute hours. Photos on Reddit show the bus on its side with...

1:28
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Pulse

Is There a Rave Scene in Calgary?

A 22-year-old lifelong Calgarian asked Reddit if the city has an actual rave scene—he's into house and EDM but grew up unaware of what was happening. Turns out Calgary does...

1:10
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News Brief

Alberta BMX Day Celebrates Sport in Okotoks

Okotoks is gearing up for Alberta BMX Day, offering free track sessions for aspiring riders ahead of a major competitive season.

12:51
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Neighborhoods

Okotoks Driver Faces Major Fine After Hitting Pedestrian

An Okotoks driver received a significant fine and faces potential license suspension after striking a pedestrian on Westmount Road, a busy corridor in the town southwest of Calgary.

12:15
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News Brief

Fire Restrictions Ease in Foothills After Wet Weekend

Wet weather over the May long weekend has allowed Foothills County to downgrade fire restrictions, and burn permits are now being issued again.

11:56
AM
Eat & Drink

Tim Hortons Rolls Out Fountain Drinks Nationwide

Canada's coffee giant is finally bringing fountain drink machines to Tim Hortons locations across the country, alongside a new line of 'Soda Swirls' inspired by the viral...

11:38
AM
The Lead

Drug Poisonings Spike Sharply Across Calgary

Calgary outreach groups are sounding an alarm over a four-fold increase in drug poisonings this spring, with the Drop-In Centre responding to 20 overdoses daily in April—up...

11:19
AM
The Lead

Calgary Coach Charged with Sexual Assault of Teen

A 50-year-old volunteer rugby coach at Henry Wisewood High School has been arrested and charged after allegedly grooming and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student over...

11:01
AM
The Lead

Bus Flipped in Crash; Six Injured in SE Calgary

A Calgary Transit bus collided with a gravel truck at Peigan Trail and 26th Street SE Tuesday morning, leaving six people injured in what police are still investigating.

9:35
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Pulse

15-Plus Friends Looking for Group Activity That Actually Works

A group of 15–20 friends is trying to find something to do together that isn't another bar night. They want active or competitive stuff where everyone's actually involved, not...

9:17
AM
Pulse

Hunting for Cheap Garden Plants This Spring

People are asking where to find the best deals on herbs, tomatoes, and peppers before planting season hits. Home Depot and Costco seem to be the usual spots, but the city's got...

8:58
AM
Pulse

Glenmore Reservoir Showing Spring Weather Drama

Glenmore Reservoir is looking wild right now—dramatic weather shifts, interesting sky, views are stunning. If you haven't been out there lately, conditions are worth catching.

8:40
AM
Pulse

Downtown Commute Rush Captured in 4K Walking Tour

Someone filmed downtown Calgary at 8 a.m. during rush hour in full 4K—7th Avenue packed, everyone moving at speed, trains coming and going. Pure morning energy, no voiceover,...

7:44
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Neighborhoods

Road Conditions Shift in Foothills Region

Check updated road cameras and conditions maps as weather moves through the southwest corridor.

7:26
AM
Feature

Victoria Day Weather: A 20-Year History of Chaos

Sunshine or snowstorm? Calgary's Victoria Day forecast has never been predictable—and this year won't be different.

12:39
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Pulse

Construction trades worth the move to Calgary?

Someone in Ontario doing carpentry and drywall is thinking about relocating to Calgary. Asking what the trades job market looks like here—demand, wages, steady work...

12:17
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Pulse

History grads hunting for professional work in Calgary

UofC history and anthropology major heading into third year is looking for real professional work that actually pays. Thinking law firms, energy compliance, tech...