Monday · Jul 6, 2026
Calgary summer school enrolment climbs as students see value in condensed course format
Both CBE and CCSD report thousands of high school students opting for summer courses to free up time during the school year.
Calgary Stampede noise complaints reach 70 in first four days; one ticket issued to Badlands
Cowboys Music Festival drew 40 complaints, Badlands 15, with peace officers confirming Cowboys stayed within noise limits.
Credit card fraud reported at Stampede and crowded events
heads up — fraud hitting people at crowded Stampede spots. someone's card got compromised after Canada Day and Stampede food trucks. might wanna monitor your accounts if you've...
MP Project
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Commonwealth Carnival Pres. MPH
Commonwealth Bar
Alberta unveils mustard-hued logo for Alberta Whisky as distillers gain international recognition
The new emblem marks rules passed in May requiring whisky to be made with Alberta water and at least two-thirds Alberta grain.
Calgary Reddit puzzles over bouncy castle safety symbols
someone posted bouncy castle safety symbols on r/calgary and nobody can figure out what half of them mean. the thread's hilarious.
Corb Lund questions Elections Alberta's verification process after coal-mining petition rejected
The musician's Water Not Coal petition was ruled a failure after Elections Alberta estimated only 172,000 of 196,000 counted signatures were valid.
Moose struck by vehicle at Canada Olympic Drive and Bowfort Road
moose hit a pickup truck at Canada Olympic Drive and Bowfort Road exit today. looked like the Tuscany mama.
Calgary city council split on how to respond to Alberta separation referendum in October
Mayor Jeromy Farkas wants to launch an anti-separation campaign, but not all council members agree on the city's role.
Alberta pharmacists scramble with rising prescription forgery attempts in first half of 2026
Calgary has received 35 reported attempts this year — 25 per cent more than all of 2025 — and police urge every attempt to be reported.
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Calgary Flames sign defenceman Simon Nemec to five-year, $36.25-million contract extension
The 22-year-old Slovakian blueliner becomes the second-highest paid player on the Flames, just weeks after being acquired from the New Jersey Devils.
Sikome Lake opens for 2026 season after $6 million, four-year renovation in Fish Creek Park
The artificial lake welcomes roughly 100,000 visitors annually. New facilities include a water safety centre, upgraded changehouses, and restored buildings.
Two teens charged after northeast Calgary traffic stop uncovers 842 grams of suspected cocaine and fentanyl
Calgary police seized drugs worth an estimated $43,000, cash, and ammunition from hidden compartments in the vehicle.
SKAìLD w/ Special Guests
Dickens Pub
Cowboys Music Festival (Monday Pass) (18+)
Cowboys Park
Alberta cancer research gets $35 million boost for clinical trials across three cities
The funding is among the largest investments in a five-year clinical trial window for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, boosting immunotherapy research in Calgary and Edmonton.
Badlands venue safety issues raised after Dom Dolla concert.
Someone who went to see Dom Dolla at Badlands is raising concerns about crowd crush and lack of security presence. They say the venue felt dangerous at times and staff didn't...
Province unveils Alberta Whisky logo to mark legal standards for locally made spirits
The logo identifies spirits made with 100 per cent Alberta water and locally sourced grains, part of a push to help distillers compete globally.
Badlands Music Festival with Knock2
Badland's Tent
Matthew Good
Wildhorse Saloon
Yung Gravy
National Saloon
Sam Barber
Cowboys Stampede Tent
Influencer called out for shoulder-checking dad and baby at Stampede.
Someone captured an influencer named Tanvir Gill shoulder-checking a father with a baby at the Stampede, and she posted the whole thing to her Instagram story without...
Calgary Stampede offers dozens of midway eats for $5 on July 9 Twilight event
Sample-sized portions of fan favourites including mini donuts, fries, sushi, and churros available for one evening only.
Jason Glass climbs to seventh in Calgary Stampede chuckwagon racing after penalty-free runs
High River driver bounced back with two top-three finishes over the weekend at the Rangeland Derby.
Nashville North
Calgary Stampede - Stampede Park
Calgary Wild FC hires Leah Blayney as new head coach
The 40-year-old Australian midfielder and former Japan assistant takes over the Northern Super League club after a 0-7-2 start to the season.
Calgary police charge man in $255,000 copper wire and equipment theft using DNA evidence
A 54-year-old man arrested in June has been charged in connection with a November 2025 break-in at an industrial manufacturing company.
Stampede breakfast pony rides — missing the cutoff stings
A parent missed the lineup cutoff for pony rides at a Stampede breakfast and their toddler was disappointed. Looking for other breakfasts happening this week with pony rides to...
Mayor Jeromy Farkas builds political support through daily Reddit engagement with 124,000 karma
The Calgary mayor has become a regular contributor to r/Calgary, the city's largest online community with 319,000 weekly visitors, since before his election last fall.
Remote work petition closing July 15 — 10 days left to sign
House of Commons petition e-7142 is asking the government to protect hybrid and remote work for federally regulated employees — up to 3 remote days per week with written...
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Man charged in $255,000 industrial theft at SE Calgary manufacturing plant
Tyler John Ferris, 54, arrested in Ogden after DNA evidence linked him to November 2025 break-in at Crypto Therm Manufacturing Inc.
Stampede's halfway done and the vibe's shifted
Big crowds on day three pushed attendance past half a million, but some visitors are now second-guessing the cost. The wine cellar's a ghost town and folks are weighing whether...
Calgary apartment prices drop 9 percent as inventory surges and demand softens
June benchmark price fell to $299,000, the steepest decline across all housing types in the city, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board.
Stampede Wine Cellar at Champions Ballroom is a ghost town this year
The wine bar at the Stampede's Champions Ballroom is packed with inventory but empty of people rn — a wild flip from the hordes of past years. If you're looking for wine...
Drugging reported at Badlands Sunday — multiple people affected
Two people who didn't accept drinks from outside sources both got very sick at Badlands Sunday night. If you were there and had a similar experience, reach out and look out for...
Skate park part is open and people aren't talking about it
Folks have been hitting the skate park's lower bowl by the volleyball courts since Friday — just not getting the memo out. Worth checking if you've been assuming the whole...
