Wednesday · Jul 8, 2026
Charleston Hughes, Stampeders' defensive legend, headed to Canadian Football Hall of Fame
The longtime linebacker sparked Calgary's defence for a decade and is now among the sport's greats.
National Music Centre's a solid escape from Stampede crowds
if you're overwhelmed by the midway, head north to Studio Bell. the architecture alone is worth it, plus there's interactive exhibits to keep the kids entertained — way quieter...
Convicted murderer's self-defence claim rejected by Calgary judge as 'contrived and implausible'
Justice David Labrenz found Paulos Berhe's testimony about being attacked not credible in the fatal shooting.
Goose caused a pile-up on Deerfoot, naturally
a loose goose led to a car crash on Deerfoot — because of course it did. nobody was seriously hurt, but it's peak Calgary wildlife chaos.
Commonwealth Carnival Pres. Le Youth
Commonwealth Bar
Le Youth
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Outriders are safety feature and precision crew in every Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race
These skilled horsemen work at high speed to keep drivers and horses safe while staying within 200 feet.
Kindness at Cross Iron Mall reminded someone why it's worth it
someone's sister from Montreal lost a gift for her nephew at Cross Iron Mall and got it back thanks to an honest person and the mall staff. one simple act of honesty made their...
Bareback rider Bradlee Miller earns first Championship Sunday berth at Calgary Stampede
The rider capitalized on a strong horse draw Wednesday to advance to the rodeo finale.
Sky putting on a show northwest right now
sky's looking absolutely majestic in the NW — some wild cloud formations out there. if you're near shell on 17 ave, worth a look.
Ropers Macy Young and John Douch advance to Stampede Championship Sunday
Both delivered clutch performances on Wednesday to lock in spots in the rodeo finale on July 12.
16 affordable homes open in Mount Pleasant as Calgary Housing celebrates first project completion
Calgary Housing's first completed development will house up to 45 people in one- to three-bedroom units with rents from $700 monthly.
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Rogers shuts down Calgary radio stations Sportsnet 960 and 660 NewsRadio without notice
Rogers closed Sportsnet 960 and 660 NewsRadio in Calgary on Monday, ending local sports coverage and talk programming immediately.
Cowboys Music Fest attempts Guinness record for largest drag show attendance this Saturday
Cowboys Music Fest is making an official Guinness World Record attempt for largest attendance at a drag show Saturday. The venue has 14-15k capacity; the current record to beat...
Cowboys Music Festival (18+) - Wednesday - John Summit Night 2
Cowboys Park
Probation officer charged with breaching trust after accessing confidential information
An Alberta Correctional Services officer was charged Wednesday after a five-month Calgary Police investigation found unauthorized access to protected databases.
Costco Stampede bucks holders: skip the ticket line at guest services
Pro tip for Stampede: if you have Costco bucks, hit guest services instead of waiting in the ticket kiosk lines. No lineup, instant tickets — saves hours.
One man charged after stabbing outside Sunalta CTrain station sends victim to hospital
A man was stabbed outside the Sunalta station on Tuesday morning with life-threatening injuries; suspect arrested within 45 minutes.
Badlands Music Festival with Above & Beyond
Badland's Tent
Hank Azaria
Wildhorse Saloon
Two weeks of junk mail piles up in SE Calgary, residents rethink flyer overload
Someone's mailbox overflowed after being away for less than two weeks — mostly flyers, barely any real mail. If you're drowning in unaddressed mail, Canada Post lets you opt...
Calgary park and ride conversion plans spark parking concerns from commuters
Calgary is weighing conversion of two Transit stations into housing, but riders worry about losing parking during peak hours.
Nashville North
Calgary Stampede - Stampede Park
The Roundup MusicFest
Prince's Island Park
Calgary's 2025 Mayor for a Day pursuing medical school while advising federal bodies on youth policy
Kamran Shukoor, 2025's youth leader, has been named one of eight Alberta students receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medallion for citizenship and leadership.
Woman in life-threatening condition after being struck by vehicle on Centre Street downtown
Pedestrian struck near 5 Avenue SW early Wednesday morning; roads reopened after crash investigation.
Calgary Flames left scrambling after Rogers shuts down Sportsnet 960 radio station
The Flames organization was blindsided by the closure of the city's only all-sports radio station on Tuesday, which also broadcast the Wranglers and Hitmen.
Mini donut ice cream back at Village
Mini donut ice cream is back at Village ice cream — if you've had it before you already know it's worth hunting down.
Airdrie accelerates SW Recreation Centre to open as one complete facility by 2030
Council approved single-phase construction for the $1.47 million facility, expected to save 6.4 to 8.6 per cent in costs.
Calgary Stampede Rodeo
GMC Stadium
Grocery prices rising faster than inflation, with milk up 19 cents at major Calgary retailers
Year-over-year price comparison shows modest to moderate increases across staple items at Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys.
Family used children to steal nearly $4,000 in jewelry from CF Market Mall store
Calgary police say an 8-year-old and 16-year-old swiped merchandise while adults kept staff occupied in a June 17 theft.
Someone vaping at the BMO set off the fire alarm during Stampede
Someone triggered the fire alarm inside the BMO Centre at the Stampede by vaping — marking a pretty expensive smoke break.
Breakaway roper Cheyanne McCartney takes two rounds at Calgary Stampede after year of redemption
The 2023 National Finals average champion won both her Pool B rounds so far and has already qualified for Championship Sunday in her second year.
Free Stampede admission on Sunday meant a packed grounds
Sunday, July 5th was free entry day at the Stampede and the crowds showed up. Reddit's posting photos from what was clearly a packed day.
Steer wrestler Clay Guthrie chases Calgary Stampede win in his rodeo debut
The 26-year-old Ponoka product is in contention to advance to Championship Sunday after two days of competition at the Stampede.
Low-flying helicopter over Calgary has been spooking drivers
A helicopter flying unusually low over the city has been catching people off guard and scaring drivers. Multiple people in Mission and surrounding areas reported seeing it.
Taste of Stampede's Culinary Cup features local chefs competing under the spotlight
Executive chef Alejandro Buzzalino used liquid nitrogen and Alberta ingredients to win the BMO Centre preliminary round Tuesday.
Mount Royal University's H-Drive data breached in ransomware attack affecting students and staff
MRU confirmed July 7 that unauthorized actors accessed and deleted files from the H-Drive storage system used by current and former employees and students.
Roundup MusicFest (2 Day Pass)
Prince's Island Park
