Saturday · Jul 4, 2026
Deer spotted near Stampede grounds
Someone found a small deer with fuzzy antlers in their yard near the Stampede grounds. It's not a baby but not full-grown either. Trying to give it space but also worried it...
Foothills medieval combat team sends seven fighters to world championships in Denmark
The Arverni Legion, a Buhurt combat sports team based in the Foothills, will field its largest delegation ever at the IMCF World Championships in Spøttrup Castle from July 23 to 26.
Local Takeover W/ Lust, Talon & Palmer (Pres. By Commonwealth Carnival
Commonwealth Bar
Stampede food violation concerns raised by worker
Someone working a food vendor at the Stampede is worried about serious health violations they've noticed. Says it's a food safety issue and feels bad for customers buying the products.
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash near Okotoks on Highway 549
A 42-year-old man died Saturday after his motorcycle collided on Highway 549 West near 306 Avenue East. Traffic was diverted for three hours.
Shelby and Haven Meged both win Calgary Stampede rodeo events on Fourth of July
Breakaway roper Shelby Boisjoli-Meged and tie-down roper Haven Meged each claimed bronze medals on Saturday, marking their closest finish together at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Gowan
Deerfoot Inn and Casino
Bastids BBQ After Party
Modern Love
A$AP Rocky
Scotiabank Saddledome
Pete Zedlacher
The Laugh Shop
A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb World Tour
Scotiabank Saddledome
Victim of Capitol Hill fatal assault identified as 23-year-old Dale Weasel Head
Calgary police continue investigating the July 2 weapon assault near 20 Avenue NW. One person was taken in and released.
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Relay racing becomes Calgary Stampede draw, broadcast on TV for first time this year
The Indigenous equestrian sport has grown from niche addition to one of the Stampede's biggest draws, with competitors vying for a $15,000 top prize.
Plant sale at Canadian Tire's Deerfoot location
All plants are an additional 50% off at Canadian Tire's Garden Centre at Deerfoot City. Mixed seedlings, including seedling potatoes at 50 cents a bag.
Tetrad Sound Pres. Summer Sessions (Free RSVP)
Commonwealth Bar
Charley Crockett
Spruce Meadows
University of Calgary receives $4.2 million for clean energy transmission research
Federal funding supports the Western Transmission Catalyst program to expand electricity connections across Western Canada while advancing Indigenous involvement in energy projects.
Stampede parade was the biggest on record
The 2026 Calgary Stampede parade was officially the largest on record. Downtown was packed.
Badlands Music Festival with Griz
Badland's Tent
Cowboys Music Festival (Saturday Pass) (18+)
Cowboys Park
Federal government invests $40 million in Contemporary Calgary's planetarium overhaul
The transformation of the Centennial Planetarium into a public art gallery enters its final phase, with construction set to begin fall 2027.
Nashville North
Calgary Stampede - Stampede Park
Premier Smith rides Calgary Stampede parade to mixed crowd reactions on separation debate
Danielle Smith heard both cheers and jeers Friday during the Stampede parade as Albertans voiced strong views on the October 19 separation referendum she announced in May.
Experts warn Albertans to prepare for another smoky summer as B.C. fire risk looms
After earlier wildfire smoke from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, meteorologists warn southern B.C. drought conditions could bring more smoke across southern Alberta in coming months.
Severe thunderstorms with tornado risk and baseball-sized hail threaten Alberta today
Central Alberta faces high-risk severe weather through today. Calgary falls under a moderate risk zone with wind gusts up to 90 km/h and hail to 4 cm possible.
Party tent noise carrying way farther than expected during Stampede
Someone in Spruce Cliff could hear the Stampede party tents super clearly from their backyard even way up the hill last night around midnight. If they're hearing it from there,...
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Man dies after RCMP open fire during roadside altercation near Irricana
An officer discharged their service weapon during an altercation on Highway 9 around 6:20 p.m. Friday. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is conducting an independent...
Some Calgarians calling out weak World Cup fan zone setup downtown
Reddit's heating up over Eau Claire only showing 2 Canada games and getting rained out on the third—meanwhile Toronto and Vancouver are crushing it with massive fan zones. City...
Sikome Lake reopens after $6M overhaul just in time for summer heat
Calgary's beloved beach in Fish Creek Park is back with new change rooms, entry booths, water safety centre, and freshwater wells.
Aurora lit up the sky over Calgary last night
The whole country was a hot zone for northern lights. Pretty insane production for $19 — the Evening Show knocked everyone's expectations.
Air quality warning remains in effect as wildfire smoke lingers over Calgary
Smoke from northern Saskatchewan wildfires has pushed air quality to moderate-risk levels. Conditions are expected to improve Wednesday.
Stampede parade had everyone out downtown
Crowds were packed along the west side of downtown for the Stampede parade. Got some great shots of the floats and the energy.
Calgary Stampede rodeo opens with 210 competitors chasing history
Utah's Stetson Wright won day-money in saddle-bronc riding Friday, eyeing a triple crown of PRCA titles never achieved before.
