Friday · Jun 19, 2026
Two Calgarians arrested in Ontario on 5-year-old fraud warrants
Pair wanted since 2021 for allegedly misappropriating $5 million from day trading company.
Transit driver attacker sentenced to 4 years for brutal May 2025 assault
Curtis Baker Spence, 21, struck Amarjit Grewal with baton and weapon. Driver left unable to work.
Lawyer launches 'Alberta's Done Waiting' independence campaign
Constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson pitches separation ahead of fall referendum with new third-party ad push.
No refunds on app bus tickets even when service fails
Someone paid for a bus ticket through the app, the bus took a completely different detour route with zero warning, and the transit authority won't refund the four bucks. They...
Female officer numbers in Calgary up 37% since 2015, but promotion barriers remain
Women now represent less than a quarter of CPS officers. Force launches recruiting bootcamp to attract more.
CTrain announcements are basically mumbling, riders are fed up
If you've been on the CTrain lately and couldn't understand a word the driver was saying — you're not alone. Riders are posting about unintelligible announcements being a basic...
World Famous Fridays (Rap Night) - Free RSVP
Commonwealth Bar
Jeune Studios - Summer Is Here!
Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)
Airdrie City View, Rocky View Weekly earn awards at Alberta competition
Rocky View Weekly places second in Editorial Page and Overall categories; sister paper earns third for Front Page.
Joe List
The Laugh Shop
Drug consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge closing
Judge denies injunction bid to keep facilities open pending appeal. Sites close at month's end.
Alberta separatists formally launch 'Let Alberta Decide' campaign
About 35 supporters rallied Thursday to kickstart referendum campaign arguing Alberta has workforce, finances, and resources to leave Canada.
City requests $800M+ from feds for infrastructure, transit, recreation
Council committee endorsed shovel-ready projects including $190M for Bearspaw water main, $170M for recreation facilities, $80M for Blue Line LRT extension.
The Listros
Commonwealth Bar
Come From Away - Calgary
Theatre Calgary - Max Bell Theatre
Cool Choir Live - Calgary
Jack Singer Concert Hall
CCIS marks 45 years supporting newcomers; immigration climate remains complex
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society held Friday conference addressing loss of public confidence in immigration and paths forward for integration.
New noise rules for Stampede music tents spark job, lineup concerns
Cowboys Music Festival organizer warns stricter decibel caps and early weekday cutoffs could eliminate 250+ seasonal jobs and local opening acts.
Joe List
The Laugh Shop
Sam Roberts Band
Spruce Meadows
Good inexpensive spa recommendations in Calgary wanted
If you're burnt out and looking for a solid spa in YYC — massage, good vibes, place that takes insurance — someone's asking for recs on Reddit. Bonus if it's not all-male and...
Bus driver attacker sentenced to 4 years; transit safety rally held
Curtis Baker Spence, 21, was handed four-year sentence Friday for May 2025 assault on 67-year-old Amarjit Grewal, who remains unable to work.
Calgary transit fine text messages are scams
Someone got a sketchy text saying they owe $6.99 for a transit ticket fine. It's a scam — actual tickets never come by text or email. Registry confirmed it. Don't pay.
Youth Music Showcase at Hard Knox Brewery Saturday in Okotoks
Three local acts under 18, including Okotoks' Got Talent winners, perform at Diamond Valley brewery starting 1 p.m. Free, all ages.
Teen charged with attempted murder at NE Calgary high school
A 17-year-old former student was arrested Thursday after armed attack on Lester B. Pearson High School left one student with minor injuries.
Two Alberta fugitives arrested in Ontario after nearly 5 years
Fernando Honorate de Silva Fagundes and Emilia Alas-As Elansin were wanted on Canada-wide warrants since November 2021 in connection with a $5 million investment scam.
Man drives to hospital with stab wounds from road rage incident
A man arrived at Peter Lougheed Centre with injuries from an incident on 36 Street NE Thursday morning, June 18, between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
City needs more than one way to get around
Calgary's got to offer real transit choices as it grows. A city of two million can't survive on just one way of moving around. Drive, take the train, bike, walk — successful...
Three arrested after Evergreen break-in spree; one still at large
Calgary police stopped a vehicle with suspects after multiple homes were targeted Wednesday evening, June 17, with one person fleeing the scene.
ATU583 rally at City Hall today
Local ATU 583, representing transit workers, is holding a rally today from noon to 12:30 at City Hall. They're pushing for transit worker safety and supporting an operator who...
Break-ins linked to travelling crime groups spike across Calgary
Police have linked over 40 residential break-ins this year to travelling crime groups targeting higher-end homes, with sandwich-board warning signs now appearing in affected...
Leduc high school rugby teams capture city titles
Both boys and girls teams win championships after strong seasons; boys go undefeated, girls post 6-1 record.
Highway 1A pothole season is brutal
Riders headed to Canmore on Highway 1A right now are dodging more potholes than usual. One motorcyclist called it "an exercise in staying alive more than enjoying the curves."...
Over 2,500 homes coming to northeast Calgary
Stonegate broke ground June 17 and will span 460 acres with mixed housing, commercial space, parks, and preserved wetlands across the community.
Found a raccoon in Calgary
Someone finally spotted a raccoon in Calgary. It's apparently rare enough around here that it made the Reddit front page.
Three generations of Calgary pilots, one family legacy
Les Little started flying 71 years ago. His son Doug followed into the cockpit. Now grandson Maclean joins WestJet as the third generation carries on an aviation tradition.
Dr. Martha Hart named Calgarian of the year
The Owen Hart Foundation founder earned the award for five years of work helping low-income residents through scholarships, home ownership programs, and community partnerships.
Anyone know where to find niche perfume in Calgary?
Looking for weird, unique perfume brands that aren't at Sephora? There's a Reddit thread going where locals are trying to track down shops carrying Toskovat and Zoologist...
Flair Airlines pilots ratify three-year contract after 10 months
Pilots voted to accept the tentative agreement, which includes improved pay, career pathways, and quality-of-life provisions.
Calgary sky was stunning last night
The sunset Thursday night was absolutely fire — locals were posting photos all over. If you missed it, hopefully the weather cooperates again soon.
Stampede music festivals face stricter noise rules, operators push back
Concerts must now end at midnight on weeknights, with noise limits cut by 5 decibels. The Cowboys Music Festival operator says the city didn't consult them first.
