Sunday · Aug 16, 2026
Hunt for pasture-raised chicken in Calgary
people are hunting for pasture-raised chicken in Calgary instead of the standard factory stuff. Co-op downtown doesn't make it clear which birds are actually free-range. anyone...
Calgary fish quality: where to buy the real deal
someone's asking where to find actually good fish in Calgary — grocers leave them disappointed. folks are pointing to farmers markets and fish mongers, but what's your go-to spot?
Airdrie library launches 'Page Against the Machine' merch fundraiser with sassy attitude
The Airdrie Public Library released a new shirt that plays on the Rage Against the Machine name to raise funds and spark conversation about library funding challenges in Alberta.
One-year-old grizzly bear Fitz escapes Calgary Zoo enclosure, safely returned
The bear exited his habitat Sunday morning before the zoo opened. Zoo staff immobilized him and relocated him safely with no injuries to people or animals.
Someone's stolen family painting is missing and they're asking r/Calgary for help
A family painting with serious sentimental value got stolen from someone's grandfather's home in Calgary sometime in the past few months. They're in BC so they can't search in...
Missing 77-year-old Gregory last seen in Cityscape; last spotted Friday, Aug. 14
Gregory left his home in Nolan Hill Friday morning and was seen at a gas station in Cityscape that evening. He is driving a 2016 blue Honda Civic and may appear confused.
Heads up: fraudulent email pretending to be Calgary Farmers Market is circulating
A Reddit user got a sketchy email claiming to be from Calgary Farmers Market inviting vendors for the Christmas market. They reached out to the official account and confirmed...
Calgary police seek 22-year-old Devontae Traverse in Beltline assault that injured three men
Three men were stabbed and assaulted at Spanky's Saloon near downtown Friday night, Aug. 15. Police believe the same person attacked all three and have issued a public alert.
Soccer clinics are giving Peace Park downtown a new energy
Cavalry FC is running weekly soccer clinics at the mini pitch Peace Park downtown and it's bringing so many young Calgarians out. The setup's right in the middle of the city,...
Calgary fire chief Steve Dongworth retires after 50 years fighting fires
Dongworth, 69, led Calgary Fire Department for 11 years and carries memories of the 1992 death of firefighter Morley James at the 17th Avenue Inn fire.
Fish Creek Park mornings hitting different this August
Shot from the Bow River Pathway in McKenzie Lake showing why people are out there early — the light's perfect, the water's calm, everything's golden hour even in the morning.
Documentary filmmaker hunting for Thunder Run memories before Village Square overhaul
A filmmaker is collecting stories from people who rode the Thunder Run at Village Square Leisure Centre — first rides, weird moments, the old effects, everything. They're...
Someone's comparing Roasterie vs Gravity coffee and Calgary's espresso people are weighing in
The espresso debate is heating up: a local asking which roaster pulls better dark roasts got a whole thread going on the coffee question. Roasterie has proximity and...
Pet owners squeezed as Calgary rentals remain scarce, with only 10 per cent of affordable units allowing animals
About 53 per cent of Calgary households have pets, but landlords cite damage and liability concerns, leaving renters with limited options.
Old Navy reopening at Chinook Centre in way bigger space
Old Navy is moving back to Chinook Centre—but this time into the old Nordstrom lower floor, which is over 70K sq ft compared to the original 19K sq ft store. Speculation online...
Gorgeous cloud formations lit up the sky before Saturday's lightning storm
Some stunning photos and videos circulating from right before Saturday night's storm—those dramatic cloud formations and lightning strikes that had the whole city watching.
Lightning struck the Calgary Tower during Saturday's storm
A photographer waited four years to capture lightning hitting the Calgary Tower—and got the shot Saturday night during the massive storm that rolled through the city.
How do you eat your Glamorgan cheese buns?
Glamorgan Bakery's cheese buns are legendary—people are debating the best ways to enjoy them. Toasting over a campfire, smearing with Marmite, or just eating them straight....
Calgary Wild FC stuns league-leading Ottawa 4-3 in Pride Match thriller
The Wild extended their winning streak to three games Saturday with their first victory over Ottawa at home, handing the Rapid their first loss in 10 matches.
YYC weather keeps throwing curveballs—now we're getting typhoons?
Calgary's had everything thrown at it this summer — heat, rain, fog — but typhoons? Yeah, that tracks. Weather's been all over the place.
