Friday · Aug 21, 2026
Second brother sentenced to 3 years for brutal bus driver attack
Darryl Flett will serve 3 years plus 18 months probation for his role in the May 2025 assault on driver Amarjit Grewal, who has returned to work.
Driver seriously injured in Stoney Trail SE rollover
Police say a rollover on Stoney Trail S.E. Thursday night left the driver seriously injured. Alcohol is believed to be a factor.
Calgary Pride seeks $250,000 to save next year's parade
The nonprofit faces a $300,000 funding shortfall after last year's parade as corporate sponsorships dry up and grant funding shrinks.
Car on fire southbound Deerfoot near Memorial
Car caught fire on southbound Deerfoot just south of Memorial early this morning. Traffic likely backed up — avoid the area if you can.
World Famous Fridays (Rap Night) - Free RSVP
Commonwealth Bar
Pawn Shop Block Party - Day 1 Afterparty
Pawn Shop Live (formally known as Union Hall)
Calgary's first halal food bank launches Aug. 29 to serve food-insecure residents
The Calgary Halal Food Bank Foundation will deliver food directly to homes and serve anyone experiencing food insecurity, not just Muslims.
Alberta drownings more than double in 2026, killing 11 people through mid-August
A preliminary report from rescue authorities shows Alberta has recorded 11 water-related fatalities so far this year — more than double the five deaths recorded through the...
BINI
Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary
SIGNALS: The BINI World Tour 2026
Grey Eagle Event Centre
Truck and car show coming to Kenworth Balzac this Sunday
Show'n'Shine at Kenworth Balzac runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23. Trucks, motorcycles, classics, semi trucks, tractors — free entry to register a vehicle, free BBQ for...
Tourist freed from Canmore cave after nine-hour rescue using rock-piercing radio
Rescuers deployed a volunteer-built QDX-M system for the first time in a live operation to communicate through solid rock and extract a man trapped in the Psych Squeeze.
Green Line transit options coming in September
Downtown transit is shifting. Green Line alternatives roll out next month while construction keeps rolling. Check r/calgary for the latest on detours and service changes.
City of Calgary paid nearly $120,000 in traffic fines for fleet vehicles since 2023
After adopting a union agreement in April 2023, Calgary began covering routine traffic fines for city employees driving municipal vehicles — a policy shift that mirrors...
Calgary 4-year-old scores 160 on IQ test, accepted into Mensa
Calgarian Ali Aldalawy scored 160 on an IQ test at age four, ranking him in the top 0.1 per cent of kids his age. Now five, he's into math and reading. Welcome to Mensa.
Playground testers wanted: Cochrane's new 'Lookout' structure needs 100 kids
A new playground called The Lookout just landed in Sky Ranch in Cochrane and they're looking for 100 kids to test it out. If you're in the area with little ones, could be worth...
RCMP reviewing First Nations' treason allegation against Alberta premier
Chiefs say Mounties are taking separation referendum 'very seriously' after June resolution
Inglewood Night Market packed with vendors, food, and summer energy
The Inglewood Night Market is live right now with local vendors, food stalls, shopping, music, and people soaking up a Calgary summer evening. Streets are packed and the vibe is unreal.
Documentary about 4,300 km walk from Mexico to Canada screens in Calgary next month for charity
Jeromy walked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada in 2022 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary — 4,300 km in 172 days (way longer than the marathon-a-day plan)....
Calgary's tech sector has North America's highest growth for three years straight
Calgary tech is on a run. The sector has been posting North America's fastest growth for three years and counting — way ahead of the usual suspects like Vancouver and Toronto.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Cochrane offers tours and up close with 55+ wolfdogs
This 160-acre nonprofit sanctuary less than an hour from Calgary educates visitors on wolfdogs and wolf conservation through guided tours and interactive experiences.
One dead after plane makes emergency landing on Prince George road
A aircraft emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard Thursday resulted in a fatal collision. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Subway at 13th Ave and 14th St SW takes worker tips, franchisee keeps the money
Word spreading that the Subway franchisee next to Mugs Pub on the Red Mile takes worker tips when you pay by debit or credit — staff confirmed it. That's rough; if you're...
