Friday · Jul 24, 2026
Home daycares struggling as subsidized competition and federal program squeeze providers
Calgary daycare operator with 34 years of experience says business is unsustainable despite fees matching government subsidy rate.
Paddleboarder pulled from Bow River in critical condition
A paddleboarder collided with the 85 Street bridge abutment near Bowness Park and was found face-down in the water. His 11-year-old son floated downstream but was rescued by a...
Mother's 'Indigo Alert' petition for missing children with autism reaches 14,000 signatures
Jennifer Ball's campaign calls for a new emergency alert system targeting vulnerable children who don't meet Amber Alert criteria.
Construction delays hitting without advance warning
A Reddit user is frustrated about detours around construction sites with no signage alerting drivers a few blocks ahead. Says it happens constantly on Calgary roads.
World Famous Fridays (Rap Night) - Free RSVP
Commonwealth Bar
OFF CAMPUS NIGHT
The Palace Theatre
RCMP probe fatal Brooks shooting after officer fired on man holding knife
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigating July 15 incident in which RCMP officer shot and killed man during home arrest.
Reddit thread revisits what 'Stampede Breakfast' actually means to Calgarians
someone's asking what a Stampede breakfast means to Calgarians and people are going off about community, free pancakes, and how weird it is that restaurants are still selling...
Someone in Market Mall lot lets kids pee in parking lot steps from bathrooms
saw a family pee in the Decathlon parking lot at Market Mall Friday afternoon — kids were literally steps away from a bathroom but the mom let them go in the parking lot...
Edmonton Stingers at Calgary Surge
WinSport Event Centre
Clue (Touring)
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
People wondering about mystery cars watching intersections near Shaganappi and Crowchild
folks spotted around 7 cars parked on the grass at Shaganappi and Crowchild intersections Friday morning, all different brands but each with an orange light on the roof. they...
Stuff You Should Know Live
Jack Singer Concert Hall at Werklund Centre
Young Jonn
Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)
Stuff You Should Know Podcast - Calgary
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Reddit's back with the cheapskate guide to staying cool without AC
the annual heat wave cheap-cooling hack thread is here. main move: dump a rubber bin half-full of water by the couch, put your feet in, fan pointed at you. works if you have...
Okotoks Marauders end historic season in playoff final, fall to Calgary Shamrocks
Okotoks' junior lacrosse team finished with a franchise-best regular season record but lost the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League South Division final in a three-game sweep to...
Motorcade outside BMO Centre Friday
Big police presence and crowds lined up by the fence outside the BMO Centre on Friday. No official word yet on what's happening.
Calgary's downtown comes alive at night despite the smoke
A new 4K walk through downtown Calgary captures the energy of the city after dark—patios packed, crowds filling 9th Avenue, the whole core buzzing despite air quality warnings.
People wondering if it's safe to run outside in smoke this heavy
Locals are debating whether to skip their morning runs or brave the air quality Friday. AQI readings in the 190s-200s have a lot of people staying indoors.
Build a homemade air filter when smoke gets this bad
A Corsi-Rosenthal box is a cheap DIY way to clean your indoor air when you don't have an air purifier. They work surprisingly well and beat waiting for the smoke to clear.
Team Alberta wins Western Female Tackle Football Showcase with three Airdrie players on the roster
Aurora Frankemolle, Brooklyn Cherewko, and Ellie Jeffrey helped Team Alberta win the U16 championship at Shouldice Athletic Park in Calgary, defeating Central Alberta Fire 50-6...
Five Calgary spots serving afternoon tea from fancy patios to flower-adorned cafes
Alforno's Eau Claire location, Deane House, and Hutch Cafe are among the city's best afternoon tea experiences, with daily service from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Man in critical condition after paddleboard collides with bridge abutment near Bowness Park
The adult male was pulled from the Bow River Thursday after hitting the 85th Street N.W. Bridge. Fire officials warn ankle leashes are dangerous on moving water.
National 17 shut down
National 17 is closed after an AHS inspection found a cockroach infestation. no word yet on when it might reopen.
Cats being poisoned near Temple
several cats near Temple Community Center have been poisoned in the last month. if you're walking a pet in the area watch they don't pick anything off the ground.
Air quality warning Thursday afternoon
air quality warning dropped for Calgary Thursday afternoon because of wildfire smoke blowing in. limiting outdoor time might be smart for a while.
Calgary's Bearspaw South feeder main replacement on track for December completion
After two catastrophic bursts, the city says the parallel pipeline project is 30% installed and remains on budget despite tariff uncertainty.
West Nile virus detected in Calgary mosquitoes earlier than usual
Researchers at the University of Calgary found the virus in mosquito traps beginning in late June, prompting warnings to protect against bites as populations remain elevated.
