Wednesday · Jul 1, 2026
Stampeders sign new defender Benny Sapp for Stampede Bowl against Toronto Argonauts
The 26-year-old will start at halfback Thursday night at McMahon Stadium in place of injured Jaydon Grant.
Calgary weather forecast: another storm rolling in
Seriously asking: can we get one day without a thunderstorm? Turns out there's a bunch of us wondering the same thing. Brace yourself, summer's just getting started.
Forever Canadian opens downtown Calgary office, Nenshi warns against separatism vote
The anti-separation movement distributed lawn signs Wednesday from a new 417 Riverfront Ave. S.E. location ahead of October's binding referendum.
Stampede lineup features local artists
Curious what underrated bands are playing the Stampede this summer? Reddit's asking the same thing — drop your recommendations for anyone new to the city looking for real...
125 people sworn in as Canadian citizens at Central Library on Canada Day
New citizens from India, Nigeria, Ukraine and beyond celebrated their official status Wednesday as Canada grapples with separation debates.
East Village street fair happening today for Canada Day
Canada Day street fair in East Village today. come join in.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary on Canada Day as severe weather approaches
Environment Canada warns of conditions favourable for severe thunderstorms capable of generating strong winds, large hail, heavy rain, and possible funnel clouds Wednesday.
Scottish smallpipes at Carburn Park this afternoon for Canada Day
someone's playing Scottish smallpipes at Carburn Park this afternoon for Canada Day. come down and say hi if you're around.
19 Calgary restaurants and bars have closed so far in 2026
From Lina's Trattoria to Ramen Taka, a mix of newer spots and decades-old establishments have shut their doors in the first half of the year.
Calgary rezoning repeal marks end of contentious housing policy battle
The blanket rezoning approved in 2024 to boost housing density was repealed in spring 2026 after months of heated public opposition from residents.
Storm-sparked fires damage two southeast Calgary homes
A fierce Tuesday night thunderstorm ignited fires at two residences; no injuries reported.
Alberta affordability payments open for applications today
Nearly 3.4 million adults can apply for the $100 rebate through September 30.
The man who built the Calgary Stampede — and the lawsuit that followed
Guy Weadick's 1935 trial against the Calgary Exhibition captured the city's mood: 'Let's get on with it.'
Orange coffee lattes — where to get them in YYC
Orange coffee lattes were huge during lockdown. Someone's asking where to find them now — Art Cafe downtown has them, but looking for NW spots too.
Barry Pepper and Kiefer Sutherland face off in Alberta western
Filming of Rod Lurie's The Horseman wraps in rural Alberta this week with an all-star cast.
Someone figured out a Calgarian designed Canada's flag
A Sprawl Calgary piece just broke down how a Calgarian created Canada's flag. Pretty wild backstory.
Separation referendum looms as Alberta marks Canada Day
Federalists and separatists campaign ahead of October 19 vote on whether province stays in Canada.
Cowboys Festival — what to expect if you've never been
Reddit's debating what Cowboys Festival is actually like. Sounds like people are curious about the vibe before they head out.
July forecast: warm weather on the way, but prepare for severe storms
After a soggy June, Alberta gets more typical summer conditions — but peak season for hail, heavy rain and tornadoes starts now.
Brett Kissel
Spruce Meadows
Magpies taking on an osprey near the city
Someone spotted magpies pestering an osprey recently. Wildlife drama unfolding in Calgary.
Class-action lawsuit filed over Alberta voter privacy breach
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed over an alleged breach of voter privacy in Alberta. Details are still emerging on what happened and who's affected.
Cranston hit hard with flooding and hail
Cranston got hammered with hail and flooding overnight. Heavy rain across the city Tuesday through early Wednesday caught some neighborhoods especially hard.
June rains soak southern Alberta farms and fields
Heavy precipitation fills reservoirs and delays planting across the region. Producers now waiting for heat to boost crop growth.
