Monday · Jun 29, 2026
Teen driver dies after SUV crashes into parked cars in SE Calgary
A 17-year-old girl struck a parked GMC on 26 Street SE early Wednesday; she was hospitalized in critical condition and died Monday.
Alberta NDP proposes $18 minimum wage, tip protection for service workers
Over three years, Alberta would raise the minimum wage from current levels; the party also promises legislation to prevent tip skimming.
Historic photo of Calgary flood rescue resurfaced
A vintage photo from 1953 showing boys pushing an early '40s Mercury out of a flooded 8th Street SW made the rounds on Reddit. Reminder of how much water Calgary's dealt with...
Stephen Avenue's first renovation block ready for Stampede crowds
One complete block features new pavers, benches, and upgraded utilities beneath the street, at a cost of $36.2 million.
Alberta invests $100M in classroom support teams for K-12 schools
221 new complexity teams across the province will include teachers and educational assistants to help with student behaviour and learning needs.
Cool cloud formation spotted south of the city
Someone caught a spinning cloud formation south of Calgary near Mahogany around 12:40 p.m. Monday. Reddit's been asking if anyone else saw the same thing.
Okotoks family fundraising for toddler battling cancer
Ivy Driedger, 22 months old, has been diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma; her family has launched a GoFundMe nearing its $35,000 goal.
River levels stay high across Calgary; no overland flooding expected
More than 100 millimetres of rain fell in both catchments; Springbank Reservoir was activated for the first time since 2025.
Woman shot by police on Deerfoot carried a knife, ASIRT investigation finds
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team released early details Friday on last Sunday's fatal officer-involved shooting on the city's busiest highway.
Springbank Reservoir activated for first time
springbank off-stream reservoir kicked in early monday morning for the first time ever to handle the upper elbow watershed overflow. no major flooding expected in calgary but...
Calgary under air quality advisory as wildfire smoke arrives
Environment Canada warns smoke from northern Saskatchewan will linger for days, with some neighborhoods already seeing hazardous particulate levels.
Tourist buses clogging 4th during rush hour
5-6 shuttle buses parked on 4th ave during morning rush hour monday, taking out entire traffic lanes. downtown commutes were brutal. folks want parking enforcement.
Alberta invests $100M to expand classroom complexity teams into junior and senior high
The province will add 221 new teams across K-12 schools, with 158 dedicated to grades 7-12, targeting rural and remote communities.
Bobcat sighting in Evanston
a bobcat strolled past someone's trash cans in evanston monday — majestic solo walk through the neighbourhood. no other sightings reported.
Lime's Bar bringing Miami cocktails to 17th Avenue this fall
The new permanent spot for the popular pop-up will serve Caribbean and Southern dishes alongside Miami-style drinks in a familiar shipping container space.
Manslaughter suspect in security guard's death won't learn trial fate until August
Amanda Robyn Ahenakew's preliminary inquiry wrapped Monday; her defence will argue against committal on August 11, 2026.
Airdrie fire department extinguishes major commercial structure fire
Firefighters in Airdrie responded to heavy fire venting through a strip mall roof at 500 Centre Avenue early Monday, June 29. The fire was declared under control by 3:30 a.m.
Starbucks launches mango strawberry refreshers and returns S'mores favorites
Starting June 30, Canadian Starbucks locations are rolling out new Mango Strawberry Refreshers in three versions, plus the return of the S'mores Frappuccino and a new Cinnamon...
Springbank Reservoir activated for first time as heavy rain tests flood defenses
The SR-1 dry dam began operating Monday after rainfall in the Upper Elbow watershed exceeded forecasts. No significant river flooding expected in Calgary.
Road closures in Kananaskis and Canmore as flooding shuts down mountain access
Highway 40 is closed between Kananaskis Golf Course and Highway 940 due to mudslides and bridge washouts. Canmore's also under evacuation alert in the Palliser area. Stay away...
Car-free stretch of 17th Avenue delayed to summer 2027, business concerns cited
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association says a pedestrian pilot for the popular street won't happen this summer but is looking at a weekend-only closure for next year.
Salem Foods spices recalled over undeclared allergens including wheat and sesame
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for ground spices and spice blends from Salem Foods that may contain undeclared wheat, sesame, and mustard.
Safeworks supervised drug site closes Tuesday; harm reduction services continue
Calgary's only supervised consumption site ends June 30, but the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre will expand treatment, support, and referral services alongside a new recovery...
Someone vandalized a Forever Canada sign in Calgary
A family in Calgary woke to find their Forever Canada yard sign sliced up and dumped on the ground Saturday night. The doorbell camera didn't catch it — the sign was too far...
Flood watch issued west of Calgary as heavy rain moves in
Elbow River upstream could rise 1.5–2.4 metres through Tuesday. City says Calgary itself won't see overbank flooding.
Flood watch up for Elbow River upstream
Provincial flood watch is in effect for the Elbow River west of the city. Calgary itself isn't expecting overbank flooding, but boating's shut down and pathways will close as...
Marda Loop businesses struggle with monthly street closures
New permeable pavers require 2–4 days of maintenance each month through October, cutting off parking and customers.
AHS hid reimbursement policy for 15 years
A program covering out-of-pocket diagnostic scans existed since 2011 but was never publicized to patients or doctors.
