Monday · Jun 8, 2026
Gunman sentenced to 15 years for hotel shooting
Ahmed Abdi Hassan pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the March 2024 death of Liban Abdirahman at a southeast Calgary Super 8.
Calgary hosts global geothermal energy conference
Premier Danielle Smith opened the World Geothermal Congress, pitching Alberta's drilling expertise and low-tax environment to leaders from 88 countries.
Looking for squash courts with decent availability?
Someone in the NW is getting back into squash and asking locals where to play — what the membership costs, how easy it is to book evening and weekend courts, and which...
Water Not Coal petition clears signature threshold
The campaign to ban coal mining on Alberta's eastern slopes has gathered 177,732 signatures, meeting the minimum required to force government action.
Where are Calgary Pride events this year?
Someone's noticing Calgary Pride has been quiet on the social feeds lately. A few posts about the Stephens Avenue crosswalk getting reinstalled, but otherwise it's been pretty...
Pedestrian deaths surge as traffic signals skip hot spots
Calgary is on pace for 40 pedestrian deaths this year, but new safety infrastructure isn't being installed where crashes happen most.
New fruit vendors at Market Mall raising sourcing questions
Vendors selling fresh peaches and other fruit outside Market Mall are telling customers the stock is from Abbotsford, BC, but peaches aren't in season there yet — they likely...
Coach Hill sinkhole growing as water main repairs drag on
A sinkhole in southwest Calgary has nearly doubled in size since a water main ruptured May 26, leaving residents worried about street closures.
Flat Boy Burgers brings smash patties to Calgary
The Edmonton burger spot known for stacked certified Angus beef and house-made pies is opening its first YYC location soon.
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City hosting watering schedule Q&A Thursday
Got questions about Calgary's new Lawn & Landscape Watering Schedule? Nicole Willment from Water Resources is doing an AMA Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Reddit. Ask away.
YYC potholes aren't so bad after all
Someone spent the weekend in Edmonton and came back with perspective: their potholes are way worse than ours. We've got it good here.
Elections Alberta recruiting 60K workers for October referendum
The province is launching the largest electoral recruitment campaign in Alberta history to staff an unprecedented ballot count.
Water Not Coal petition drive hits the finish line
Tonight's last call: sign the Water Not Coal petition at Pin Bar (7:30–9 p.m.), Ship & Anchor (12–8 p.m.), or Out Fly Fishing (11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). Final deadline is Wednesday.
Cass Bruni named Calgary Hitmen general manager
The 10-year team veteran moves up from assistant GM after helping reshape the junior hockey program.
Bursting waterline hits Bowness again
Another water main burst on 69th Street in Bowness left residents without service. The city shut off water to affected homes and started repairs.
Woman dies in Mount Bryant hiking fall
A 47-year-old Airdrie resident fell while descending Mount Bryant in Kananaskis on Saturday morning.
Seven urban hikes to escape the city without leaving it
Calgary's parks offer trail networks with river views, wildlife, and skyline vistas — all within the city limits.
Medicine Hat aggressively pursues WestJet replacement
After WestJet ends service in two weeks, the southern Alberta city is racing to secure a new carrier.
Driver's licence health numbers raise privacy concerns
Alberta's privacy commissioner warns integrated ID cards could expose personal health numbers to fraud and hacking.
Poilievre pitches federal fixes to counter Alberta separation talk
Conservative leader argues policy changes on resources and pipelines could ease separatist sentiment in the province.
someone looking for kings hot sauce replacement
FIL was obsessed with Kings Wor Wonton soup and their hot sauce for decades. when Kings closed a couple years ago they bought out the remaining stock but it's finally gone....
Calgary house sales drop 15.5% as market softens
Real estate activity is cooling across Alberta, with Calgary joining Edmonton and Red Deer in double-digit declines year-over-year.
lilac fest was way bigger than expected
just went to the lilac festival for the first time and it was huge — way more vendors and variety than a typical city festival. everyone involved did such a great job putting...
Rental market heading into summer with softer price pressure
Canadian asking rents dropped 4.7% year-over-year in May, marking the 20th straight annual decline as economic headwinds persist.
where to watch scotland world cup games
looking for spots in the city that'll be showing scotland world cup games over the next few weeks. irish bars are probably the move — any suggestions from locals on where to post up?
School funding squeeze as Alberta rushes to build
Calgary's budget to buy future school sites could be overdrawn by 2029 under the province's accelerated construction plan.
Shake Shack's Stampede burger is worth the midway trip
The burger chain debuts at the Calgary Stampede with a Cowtown exclusive: Alberta Angus beef, crispy cheese curds, pickles and BBQ.
miss vickys black truffle flavor is impossible to find
That limited-edition Miss Vicky's Black Truffle and Parmesan flavour hit different—and now it's impossible to find. If you've spotted it anywhere, the city wants to know where.
indigenous rodeo at stampede grounds this weekend
Indigenous rodeo at the Stampede grounds this weekend starts at 6:30pm and it's first come, first served for general admission seats. If you've been before, what's a good time...
european market near ikea is producing good
The European Market next to Lee Valley (near IKEA) is where locals are buying produce now. Quality, price, and freshness beat the big chains—and they've got the best dill in the city.