Saturday · Aug 1, 2026
YYC Ice Cream Fest still running through mid-August
The YYC Ice Cream Fest runs through August 16 if you've got a few more flavours to chase. Choux & C's buckwheat gelato milkshake and spots like Amato Gelato and Tat's Treats...
CTrain downtown closure guide for the long weekend
Downtown CTrain stations are closed through the long weekend — City Hall/Bow Valley College, Centre Street, and 1st–8th streets SW. Red/Blue shuttle buses replace train...
Chasing Summer Day 1 Ap W/ San Pacho
Commonwealth Bar
San Pacho
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Chasing Summer Day 1 Ap W/ Two Friends
The Palace Theatre
Two Friends
The Palace Theatre - Calgary
Genesis Place ice rinks in Airdrie set to reopen August 17 after ammonia leak closure
The City of Airdrie announced the twin arenas will resume operations after a five-month closure caused by damage to the refrigeration system's condenser unit.
David Nihill
The Laugh Shop
Fringe Festival has affordable indoor kids' events this long weekend
Parents looking for indoor plans this weekend: the Fringe Festival's got kids' programming at really reasonable prices. Plus the usual suspects—swimming, library, movies, Telus...
Cavalry FC v. Inter Toronto FC
Spruce Meadows
Calgary golfer builds tee time tracker for local courses
A Calgary golfer built teeatlas.golf to solve the tee-time hunt. Instead of checking 10 different websites, golfers can now see live availability across 36 courses within an...
David Nihill
The Laugh Shop
Two-vehicle collision closes Highway 7 near Diamond Valley for two hours
Three people were transported to regional hospitals after the Saturday morning crash. Emergency crews extracted two individuals from one vehicle.
Taste of Calgary is drawing massive crowds downtown this weekend
The festival is in full swing with thousands exploring food booths, live music, and vendors across downtown. If you're thinking of checking it out, expect busy streets and lots...
New city fence at Bearspaw Marina raises emergency response concerns
A fence the City installed at Bearspaw Marina to block vehicle access is now raising questions about whether it could slow emergency responders getting to people on the water.
Chasing Summer Music Festival
Max Bell Centre
AFC Toronto at Calgary Wild FC
McMahon Stadium
Marda Loop's mystery confession box sparks curiosity
A confession box has appeared in Marda Loop and locals are wondering who put it there and what happens to the secrets people leave behind.
Smokey skies and heat grip Calgary this long weekend
Wildfire smoke is settling over the city this August long weekend, combining with high temperatures. Locals are weighing whether the haze will keep them indoors or push outdoor plans.
Marda Loop's Tat's Treats builds a cereal-soft-serve empire from a pregnancy craving
Owner Tatianna Marr turned a late-night snack habit into a new ice cream shop offering Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, and unlimited mix-in creativity.
Chasing Summer Electronic Music Festival (2 Day Pass)
Max Bell Centre
New renters being asked for 6 months rent upfront in Calgary
New tenants moving to Calgary are hitting an unusual rental demand: landlords asking for 6 months rent paid upfront, tacked on at the end of the lease instead of the start....
Overhead sign gantry collapses on northbound McCloud Trail
A large overhead sign gantry partially collapsed on northbound McCloud Trail just south of Avanita Hall, scattering drywall across the highway. Non-emergency was notified;...
Music at the Park in McKenzie Towne drew another great crowd
Another solid turnout for Music at the Park in McKenzie Towne. Local outdoor concert series keeping the summer vibes going strong.
