Sunday · Jul 5, 2026
Stampede First Flip Breakfast draws thousands on Stephen Avenue with political dignitaries and live performances
Premier Danielle Smith, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, and federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne kicked off the 2026 festival.
Calgary Wild FC falls 3-1 to Ottawa Rapid FC despite determined second-half comeback bid
The women's soccer team couldn't recover from an early offensive surge in Sunday's match.
Commonwealth Carnival Pres. X Club. & McR-t
Commonwealth Bar
Modest Mouse tickets going free tonight if you want them
Someone's got two extra Modest Mouse tickets for tonight and is looking to give them away. DM if you're interested — no joke.
Bareback rider Richmond Champion retires a winner with dominant 90-point final ride at Calgary Stampede
The 33-year-old from Montana scores on his final rodeo run, capping a decorated 15-year career in perfect fashion.
Commonwealth Carnival Pres. X Club. & McR-t
Commonwealth Bar
Hail hit Seton SE hard Sunday evening
Seton in the SE got hammered with hail Sunday night. Heavy stuff, fast.
Jenna Dallyn advances to Calgary Stampede's first-ever championship Sunday in ladies breakaway roping
The Nanton rodeo star is competing in a historic inaugural event at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Orange severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary and southeastern Alberta
Environment Canada issued an orange watch for severe thunderstorms over Calgary and southeastern Alberta Sunday. Hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds possible — keep an eye on the...
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Dozens of cars parked under bridges during hail creating safety hazards
Thirty cars were spotted huddled under the Stoney Trail and Glenmore Trail interchange during Saturday's hail, parking on road shoulders and creating dangerous conditions for...
Cowboys Music Festival (Sunday Pass) (18+)
Cowboys Park
Kim McConnell, Okotoks ag marketing pioneer, receives Alberta's highest honour
The AdFarm founder and agricultural marketing legend will be invested in the Alberta Order of Excellence this fall, joining seven other Albertans.
Saudi Arabian rider Abdulrahman Alrajhi wins ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows
Alrajhi and his horse Ventago captured the grand prix Saturday with a spotless second round, claiming roughly $300,000 in prize money.
A$AP Rocky puts on a class act at the Dome despite technical chaos
A$AP Rocky returned to the Saddledome for the first time in 8 years Saturday night and absolutely delivered. The show started more than an hour late while crew tested lights...
Badlands Music Festival with Dom Dolla
Badland's Tent
5 Seconds of Summer
Cowboys Dance Hall
Big Wreck
National Saloon
Okotoks Toyota hosts free Stampede BBQ at newly opened dealership
Hundreds attended Saturday's family event, which included food, games, and line-dancing lessons from the Ranchman's Promotional Line Dancing Team.
Jason Glass races with heavy heart after father Tom's death at Stampede
The legendary chuckwagon driver and four-time Rangeland Derby champion died June 26 at 77, but his son finished third Saturday.
Nashville North
Calgary Stampede - Stampede Park
Modest Mouse
Wildhorse Saloon
Phil's on 11th has closed
Phil's on 11th is closed and people are bummed about it — no word yet on when or if it's coming back.
Stampede attendance drops 11,500 visitors through first three days
Opening day and Saturday drew fewer visitors than 2025, though Tim Hortons Family Day on Sunday has historically driven strong crowds.
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Looking for old Calgary Sun newspapers?
someone's asking around for old Calgary Sun newspapers — if you've got stacks of yesterday's paper, they're looking to buy a bunch.
Mighty Machines brings construction trucks, emergency vehicles to Airdrie on July 12
Children can climb aboard vehicles, meet real-life operators, and explore hands-on displays of tractors, excavators, garbage trucks, snowplows, and more at Main Street Square.
Pro-separation group Let Alberta Decide leads referendum fundraising with $207K
The group has raised roughly a third of the maximum allowed advertising spend, while pro-Confederation campaigns have raised significantly less so far.
Pierre Poilievre rallies Conservative supporters at Heritage Park during Stampede
Hundreds gathered Saturday for the annual Conservative Party Barbecue, headlined by the Opposition leader's speech on affordability and national unity.
Things to do in Calgary this week: July 5–11
The Stampede dominates the week with rodeo action and Nashville North; 5 Seconds of Summer and Modest Mouse anchor Sunday's live music.
Noise complaints in Cedarbrae early this morning
cedarBrae residents hearing heavy bass at 1:30am. anyone else catch that?
American rodeo stars skip Fourth of July celebrations for Calgary Stampede purses
U.S. competitors chose the Stampede over Independence Day festivities, citing the solid daily payouts and $50,000 event champion cheques.
Someone's boat loose on the harbour
so a boat got loose on the harbour last night. it's fine now but everyone was posting about it.
Brookfield Residential builds healthier homes with air, water, and safety upgrades
Calgary homebuilder installs UV light systems, radon venting, and reverse osmosis water filters as standard features in new homes.
Someone caught a carp in Evanston Pond
a Prussian carp just showed up in Evanston Pond — nobody knows how it got there since there's no water connection to Nose Creek. also found invasive Virile Crayfish.
Okotoks begins mediation with heritage home owner over demolition dispute
The town of Okotoks has entered mediation with the owner of the 1906 Ardiel House after a demolition permit sparked controversy.
Alberta to announce pipeline proposal targeting national interest status
The province is expected to detail its West Coast pipeline plan Thursday, aiming to boost energy independence and global competitiveness.
