Tuesday · Jun 2, 2026
City eyes $25M more in natural gas fees from ATCO, shifts collection method
Calgary considering franchise fee changes that could pull significantly more revenue from utility rates while staying below Edmonton's burden.
Mayor's Environment Expo draws 2,000 students to City Hall
The 37th annual event showcases youth environmental projects from conservation to climate action and sustainable living.
Scotia Place construction passes halfway point, on track for fall 2027
The $926M arena is 95% committed on costs, with roof installation underway and weather-tight status expected by year-end.
Father faces up to 15 years for abuse that left son skeletal and malnourished
Sentencing arguments heard for man guilty of starving, confining boy for 2½ years. Crown seeks lengthy prison term.
Folks hunting for the old Cecil Hotel sign
Someone on Reddit's looking for where the historic Cecil Hotel sign ended up after the building came down years ago. Long shot but worth an ask—anyone know?
Two pedestrians in critical condition after northeast Calgary collision
Crash at 32nd Street N.E. and 20th Avenue N.E. leaves traffic disrupted. Driver remained at scene.
Someone posted a sketchy photo on Reddit
unwise is all we're saying—and the Calgary subreddit's weighing in.
Calgary loses quarter of its water to aging pipes, seeks $342M fix
City lost 23% of treated water to leaks last year. Council backing $342M investment to cut losses to 15% by 2030.
Heel & Hoof Horse Rescue holds spring market and photo opportunity
Foothills County rescue opens its farm this Saturday with vendors, auctions, food, and a chance to pose with rescued horses.
Someone's swimming in the Harvie Passage
Guy was out at Harvie Passage Tuesday swimming despite water levels dropping about 2 meters in a week. Said the water's cold but apparently not cold enough to keep him out.
Tree crashes onto SUV as rain, wind batter Calgary
A woman's vehicle was struck by a falling tree in northeast Calgary Tuesday morning as the multi-day storm continues across the region.
River peaks as high water advisory stays in effect
Bow and Elbow rivers are above safe levels rn. Calgary Fire Department has a boating advisory in effect—stay off the river. High, fast-moving water and cold temps are no joke.
Warehouse death leads to $350,000 penalty and worker safety funds
LX Hausys Canada pleaded guilty after a 2023 incident where a worker was struck by dislodged marble slabs at a northeast Calgary facility.
Pride Month starts now
June's Pride Month in Calgary. Pride began as a protest, a demand for equal rights and dignity. To gender and sexually diverse Calgarians: you belong here, you always have.
Former judge named to chair Alberta's electoral boundaries panel
Retired provincial justice Brian O'Ferrall will lead the redraw of electoral ridings, but the NDP questions his impartiality given his UCP donations.
Bankers Hall and Core +30 briefly locked down
Around noon Tuesday there was an incident on the +30 level in Bankers Hall and Core that triggered a lockdown. Stores closed, people sheltered in place for about 20 minutes....
AFN chief tells King Charles: Albertans can't take the land
At Buckingham Palace, the Assembly of First Nations rebuked Alberta's separation movement, asserting First Nations remain partners in Canada's creation.
Cochrane targets three per cent growth to ease infrastructure strain
One of Canada's fastest-growing towns is proposing to throttle its expansion after experiencing 6.4 per cent growth last year—more than double the national rate.
Why the Stampede still defines Calgary after 110 years
The Calgary Stampede has grown alongside the city itself, becoming an event so woven into the region's identity that experts say it's rare anywhere else in North America.
June food and drink worth the detour
From a FIFA-themed lager to Pride cookies to Taco Week, June brings seasonal flavours worth seeking out across the city.
Calgary Stampeders open season Friday against defending champs
Winnipeg visits McMahon Stadium as Calgary chases Grey Cup hosting rights. Team looks stronger after turnaround season.
Calgary Police roll out real-time translation in body cameras
More than 1,400 translation-enabled cameras now active across CPS. Officers can communicate in 50+ languages without waiting for an interpreter.
Reddit thread discusses spooky Heritage Park photo from 2005
Someone posted a photo their grandparents took at Heritage Park in 2005 during a UK visit. Something in one of the smaller houses in the photo "shook them to their core" —...
3 Calgary students shortlisted for national writing contest
Young writers imagined the year 2176 for First Page challenge. Winners announced June 9.
Reddit user considering leaving Calgary after rainy weekend
Someone flew into Calgary on a whim Saturday expecting sun (they're from Vancouver) but got soaked instead. Been trying bouldering, restaurants, pool, Rec Room, but the rain's...
Rain warning lifts as Calgary braces for river crest
Heavy rainfall easing Tuesday, but Bow and Elbow rivers expected to peak. New flood defences put 2013 damage potential in the past.
Diamond Valley Parade and Family Festival returns Saturday
58th annual parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Free pancake breakfast, live music, bouncy houses, vendor market, food trucks.
Kim Anh is apparently the best meal for under $20
Reddit consensus: Kim Anh for a sub-$20 feed. Short thread but the answer's solid.
Glamorgan losing power overnight, landlords say breaker or outage?
Someone in Glamorgan just got hit with a power outage around 2pm and then again at 10pm — the rest of the building and the whole street stayed lit. Reddit thread's split...
Council rejects plan to expand Calgary's local area planning
Mayor Farkas backs LAPs as blanket rezoning replacement, but 10-5 vote kills motion to boost capacity by $15 million
