Wednesday · Jun 24, 2026
Downtown cleanup crew hits 602 pounds this week
Someone's running a serious cleanup operation downtown—602 pounds pulled this week alone. Total for 2026 so far: 7,813 pounds. All-time: 30,616 pounds. That's commitment.
Airdrie marks Pollinator Week with workshops, film, and native plant tips
City encourages residents to plant pollinator-friendly species and create xeriscaped gardens during June 22-28 event at Inspire building.
Badlands brewery reaching out to Beltline neighbors
Badlands is posting notices in the Beltline with contact info and reaching out to the community—at least they're making an effort to communicate. Could be genuine, could be...
Airdrie soccer surges on World Cup buzz, but facility space runs short
With Canada's strong World Cup showing, more kids want to play soccer—but Airdrie Soccer Association has hit capacity and can't keep up with demand.
Young deer rescued from fence in Banff after Parks Canada delay
Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue and Banff fire crews freed the fawn in under a minute; founder questions why it took Parks Canada 30 minutes to respond.
Someone got kicked out of Jamesons for being queer
A person wearing rainbow clothing was told to leave Jamesons in Brentwood after the general manager used a slur. They weren't filming anyone—just checking Instagram—but the...
Beltline motorcycle meetups rev up community, but noise irks neighbors
Shell gas station on 17th Avenue is a hub for bikers to meet and share rides, though engine revving draws complaints and traffic enforcement.
Calgarian designed Canada's World Cup 2026 jerseys
Nike designer Holly Gallacher crafted home and away kits with hidden Canadian symbols and 'black ice' textures that have become bestsellers.
Calgary Legion hosts Canada Day fundraiser to honour longtime president Philip MacAulay
The Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 on 7th Avenue will host a fundraiser June 1 with local performers to support building restoration.
Young girl uncovers rare 250–400 million-year-old sea star fossil at playground
Alyssa, 7, spotted the fossil embedded in a boulder at a Calgary park and alerted experts at the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
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Why Calgary's noise rules sparked a national fight over festival fun
A summer of music festivals collided with stricter noise limits — and suddenly city council became the subject of a nationwide debate.
Calgary police say no credible threat tied to Alberta shooter's manifesto
A manifesto allegedly authored by the Lethbridge man linked to Monday's Montreal shooting is circulating online.
Couple accused in $5M investment fraud held over in Calgary court
Fernando Honorate de Silva Fagundes and Emilia Alas-As Elansin allegedly defrauded Alberta and B.C. investors via a day trading scheme.
Foam Fest just outside Calgary this weekend — kids and adults digging the chaos.
Foam Fest is happening in Cochrane this weekend with giant inflatables, obstacle courses, foam, and mud. Easy outing from the city if you're looking to get outside. All...
Calgary conman sentenced to 28 months for student aid fraud scheme
Dave Guylenz Mitchell Beauvais used forged documents to steal over $500K in Alberta Student Aid loans.
Alberta Pauses Ambulance Service Contract Overhaul Until 2028-29
Alberta's government has delayed new benchmark ambulance pricing for seven municipalities with integrated fire and ambulance services, citing the need for more planning and...
Best spots for donairs and beers besides Blowers & Grafton
people are asking for good donair and beer spots beyond Blowers & Grafton — redditors coming through with recs for the craving.
Catalytic Converter Theft in Broad Daylight at Bus Company
Dreams Transportation's driver watched as two people stole a catalytic converter from her bus in mid-June—the third theft from the company's fleet that same day.
Where to find cardamom buns in Calgary
looking for cardamom buns in the city rn and apparently it's harder than expected — someone's asking reddit if any Calgary bakeries actually carry them.
Blue Store Building in Inglewood to Become Condos
Calgary city council voted unanimously to rezone the century-old Blyth Block for a mixed-use development that will preserve the neighbouring Carson Block heritage site.
Half of Calgary Businesses Would Leave if Alberta Votes to Separate
A Calgary Chamber of Commerce poll shows 48% of surveyed members would consider moving their operations out of the province if Albertans vote to separate in October.
CBE Board Chair Laura Hack Returns for Second Year
Hack was acclaimed as the only candidate; Jenny Regal elected vice-chair in a competitive vote.
Police helicopter and search in Bankview — what's happening?
Helicopter circling and police searching with flashlights in Bankview this morning, but no details online yet. Anyone know what's going on?
Sex-Assault Trial Hears Disputed Details on Suspect's 'Woke Up' Claim
Video evidence shows inconsistency in how complainant used air quotes when describing alleged non-consensual sex.
