Wednesday · Aug 12, 2026
Bobcat family spotted in Hidden Valley backyard
Heads up Hidden Valley — a bobcat with at least 4 kittens showed up in someone's backyard. Watch out for young kids and pets if they're roaming the area or near the road.
Airdrie celebrates India's Independence Day August 15 at Nose Creek Park
Indian Society of Airdrie hosting cultural celebration with refreshments, free flags and traditional tattoos for families.
Road safety advocates call for Alberta probe into pickup trucks and large SUV deaths
Calgary groups ask chief medical examiner to investigate whether bigger vehicles pose disproportionate risk to pedestrians and cyclists.
Funnel clouds possible today; weak tornado risk remains
Environment Canada issued a funnel cloud statement for today. These clouds usually aren't dangerous, but there's a chance rotation could intensify into a weak landspout...
Bridgeland Main Street construction wraps by end of August after multiple years
Streetscape improvements finish this month; businesses report mixed impact from long closure.
Flames Nation rebranding to Daily Faceoff Calgary under Nation Network expansion
The popular Flames coverage site changes name January 2026; social media already rebranded. Same local focus, expanded hockey platform.
Summer camps in Alberta are totally unregulated — no adult supervision required
One parent discovered their kids' taekwondo camp was run by a 17-year-old volunteer with no guaranteed training while the instructor stepped out for hours. When they called...
Elbow River trail blocked by private properties forcing detours
Private residential properties along the Elbow River between downtown and Glenmore Reservoir block the continuous path, forcing bikers, runners, and walkers onto local streets....
Driver films himself using sidewalk as escape route from Highway 63 traffic jam
Fort McMurray RCMP are investigating after a driver posted video to Facebook showing a reckless stunt on a pedestrian path. The highway is undergoing repairs.
The Pretty Reckless brought big energy to Grey Eagle, even bigger than expected
The Pretty Reckless played Grey Eagle Event Centre last night with Taylor Momsen and the band delivering an energetic set of new and old songs. Big crowd showed up — some...
Modern Ambition menswear store opening in Core downtown
New menswear spot Modern Ambition is setting up shop in Core downtown. Looks like solid stuff, but locals are noticing the store's advertising campaign could've leaned way...
Downtown Calgary packed on summer evening
Downtown Calgary was absolutely packed Wednesday night—outdoor patios full, people everywhere, the whole entertainment district buzzing. Summer nights hit different when the...
Greek yogurt sold at Costco Canada recalled over potential mould contamination
The Greek Gods Honey Yogurt and The Greek Gods Organic Yogurt Plain with specific best-before dates can be returned for a full refund at any Costco warehouse.
Ok I turn now good luck everybody else
Someone's been capturing the chaos of heavy traffic on Calgary roads, and the phrase "ok I turn now good luck everybody else" is stuck in everyone's head. An instant classic.
Shake Shack opens Canada's first drive-thru location on Macleod Trail Thursday
The burger chain's second Calgary location debuts at 9253 Macleod Tr. SW at 10:30 a.m., with a hand-painted mural by local artist and limited-edition merch for the first 100 vehicles.
BUMP throwing free rave Saturday at Contemporary Calgary
Free festival finale called Caldera drops at the Loading Dock on 11 Street SW (701 11 St SW) August 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Noisemakers from Toronto and across Canada —...
Thunder so loud it woke southwest Calgary residents Wednesday morning
That crack you heard in the SW communities around 4 a.m. was legitimate — folks reporting the loudest thunder they've ever heard. Stay inside during storms, everyone.
Zach Johnson arrives at Rogers Charity Classic as hottest player on PGA Tour Champions
PGA legend opens with rookie-year dominance: four victories and nine top-five finishes in 11 starts; tournament runs August 17-23.
Walker crossing Calgary tonight on 5,300 km world record attempt
Latvian ultrawalker Christian is knocking out roughly 50 km daily from Vancouver to NYC under World Runners Association rules. He's camped in Inglewood tonight and heading...
Okotoks BMX hosts final Friday Night Lights of season with tropical theme
August 14 event features Hawaiian dress code, pulled pork with huli-huli sauce, racing starting at 7:15 p.m.; Provincial Finals coming September.
Altadore tops Calgary's most expensive neighbourhoods with median price of $1.26M
July real estate report shows three neighbourhoods exceeded $1 million median sold price; Altadore homes sold fastest at 23 days.
