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HighOnCity · The Calgary Archive

Tuesday · Aug 18, 2026

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11:40
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News Brief

Northeast Calgary development to add 600 condos and 200,000 sq. ft. of retail

Saddle Ridge Crossing will include shops, restaurants, medical offices near Saddletowne CTrain; phase one underway with 120 suites and 83,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.

11:20
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Pulse

Calgary homes selling below list price

Most Calgary resale homes selling below list price in 2026 — it's a buyer's market if you've been waiting to make a move.

11:00
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Neighborhoods

Okotoks lacrosse stars help Alberta capture fourth straight national title

Jarynne Adams and Violet Crawford led Team Alberta to gold in U22 box national championships, defeating B.C. 8-7 in thrilling final.

10:40
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News Brief

Calgary police officer charged with murder will stand trial

Const. Craig Stothard committed to trial after eight-day hearing in May 2023 shooting deaths of Wesley Davidson and Levon Boyce Fox.

10:20
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Pulse

Canyon Meadows door-taping litter campaign

Someone's been taping stuff to doors all over Canyon Meadows — residents reporting a litter campaign in the neighbourhood.

10:00
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Neighborhoods

McDonald's opening on Kensington's 10th Street draws mixed reaction from neighbours

Fast food giant set for winter 2026/2027 opening in vacant storefront; some business owners question fit for the neighbourhood.

9:40
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News Brief

Man charged after random attack on woman at Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain station

Bystander intervened when suspect shouted racial slurs at woman and assaulted her; police investigating hate motivation.

8:00
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Tonight

Coheed and Cambria (18+)

The Palace Theatre - Calgary

8:00
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Tonight

maryjo with Special Guests

Dickens Pub

7:52
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Pulse

Calgary storm ponds getting safety upgrades

Storm pond safety upgrades starting this month at 15 priority sites across Calgary. Replacing warning signs, adding new ones, installing fencing, and planting thicker...

7:07
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News Brief

Crown seeks 10 to 13 years for serial rapist Richard Mantha at sentencing hearing

Crown prosecutor seeks 10 to 13 years for 62-year-old Richard Mantha, convicted in April of six counts including sexual assault. A victim described ongoing trauma, PTSD, and...

7:00
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Tonight

Faisal Kapadia

Commonwealth Bar & Stage

7:00
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Tonight

Faisal Kapadia

Commonwealth Bar

6:22
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Pulse

Calgary Transit peace officers respond quickly to threatening rider

A Calgary teen texted 74100 to report someone screaming threats and racist stuff on the CTrain at Bridgeland. Peace officers were waiting at City Hall when the train arrived...

5:37
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News Brief

91 warrants executed in downtown Calgary enforcement sweep

Calgary Police and Alberta Sheriffs arrested 18 people and executed 91 outstanding warrants on Aug. 5 and 6, including 77 criminal warrants with 25 tied to violent offences.

3:12
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Pulse

Renters getting only 5% discount on lease renewal in tight market

Downtown renters reporting their property management offered just a 5% discount to renew—less than hoped. Calgary's looking more like a renters market with thousands of open listings.

2:46
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Pulse

Neo-Nazi banner spotted on Glenmore pedestrian underpass

Someone spotted a neo-Nazi banner on the underpass above Glenmore this morning—wondering if it's been taken down yet.

2:20
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Pulse

Panhandlers walking into traffic on Memorial near Edmonton Trail

Traffic safety concern on Memorial by Edmonton Trail and the reconciliation bridge—panhandlers walking into moving traffic. Wondering what resource helps without getting police...

1:54
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Feature

Mary Valentich at 84: A lifetime of letters and social change in Calgary

The longtime University of Calgary professor and activist has written over 250 letters to editors over six decades—now collected in a new book reflecting her fight for civic progress.

1:29
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Eat & Drink

McDonald's World Heist menu brings global dishes to Canadian restaurants

Starting today, locations across Canada feature flavors from Australia, Spain, France, Japan and Sweden—including stroopwafel McFlurry and pulled-pork sandwiches.

12:37
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News Brief

Writ drops for Calgary-Shaw byelection; Sept. 14 vote set

Voting opens Sept. 8, with nominations closing Aug. 27. Albertans can register to vote through Sept. 5.

7:53
AM
Pulse

Boeing 747 @YYC

a boeing 747 landed at yyc with no flight radar info. people spotted it flying over the city sunday morning but no one's posting details about the flight — pretty mysterious...

7:08
AM
Pulse

Mousetraps on lawn in Evergreen

someone's yard in evergreen's the bluffs is now lined with mousetraps as a border. locals are worried about pets and wildlife stepping on them — one person's dog nearly got...

6:23
AM
Pulse

Shelby's Shawarma open in SE

shelby's shawarma just opened in the SE and it's actually getting attention. they've been posting videos for years but now they've got a real calgary location — people are...

5:38
AM
News Brief

Racist remark at Alberta Prosperity Project event leads to member's immediate resignation

Ian Parkinson used a racial slur while presenting a draft independence constitution in Airdrie, prompting the pro-separation group's leader to accept his resignation.