Wednesday · Aug 26, 2026
Police watchdog found grounds for criminal charges in autistic boy's skull fracture—Crown declined prosecution
ASIRT concluded officer should have known his actions would cause injury, but Alberta Crown Prosecution Office recommended no charges.
Fake leather jacket with hood finally wearing out — where to find a replacement
Someone's Dravus jacket from Zumiez is falling apart and they're hunting for a non-bulky replacement with an attached hood. Thread's got recs if you're also looking for the same vibe.
Premier Smith rejects using Alberta energy as weapon in U.S. trade war
Smith warns that weaponizing oil and gas exports would devastate the Canadian economy and lose U.S. refineries to Venezuelan suppliers.
Someone on Center St spotted what looks like political graffiti
A photo circulating on Reddit shows what appears to be political messaging that just went up on Center Street. Unclear how long it's been there but locals are weighing in on the tag.
Calgary water main replacement on track for December completion amid fall restrictions
Construction wraps Stage A microtunnelling; Stage 4 water restrictions set for mid-October as crews tie in new feeder main to existing system.
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Local hits yearly trash cleanup record with 11,738 pounds collected
someone just beat their yearly record for cleaning up trash around the city — 11,738 pounds so far this year. They've collected 34,541 pounds lifetime. that's the kind of work...
Man charged with firearms offences after fleeing stolen truck in Calgary's Beltline
Calgary police arrested Jeremy Sauvé, 41, carrying two loaded handguns after he fled a stolen Toyota Tundra. Investigators believe both guns were purchased in Texas and...
White Elantra stolen from Carrington area this morning
Someone's 2023 white Hyundai Elantra got stolen from Carrington this morning around 7am. Plate is CVC-6322. If you caught it on dashcam, doorbell or security from the area,...
Calgary airport's damaged Concourse B moves to rebuilding phase, set to reopen in 2027
Two years after a record hailstorm flooded the domestic terminal, crews begin construction to restore the concourse with biometric security and upgraded facilities.
NDP leader calls on Smith to cancel or postpone October separation referendum
Nenshi says the referendum is poorly timed amid Canada's trade war with the U.S.; Smith's office says the vote will proceed as planned.
Hot air balloon hovers near Deerfoot Trail in video that sparked debate over safety
A Sundance Balloons flight drifted close to the busy freeway Tuesday morning; the company says perspective distortion made it look closer than it was.
Parker's vigil stuffed animals donated to help families
Hundreds of stuffed animals from Parker Wells' vigil got donated to the Calgary Food Bank on Tuesday. They're going to families who can't afford birthday gifts for their kids —...
City clears makeshift memorials for 11-year-old Parker with family's consent
Spray-painted mural on Deerfoot overpass and memorial at Laycock Park removed; 300 stuffed animals donated to food bank.
Metal show at Dickens delivered intimate venue magic
A metal show at Dickens last night was pure magic. Angelmaker brought the heat in a tiny intimate space, and people were getting pictures with the lead singer and Larcenia Roe....
Woman killed in officer-involved shooting in Legacy neighbourhood
Police were called to conduct a welfare check early Wednesday morning; the situation escalated when the woman exited with a weapon.
Glamorgan Shopping Centre is up for sale, longtime tenants in limbo
Glamorgan Bakery, Alpine Sausage, Splitsville, Richmond's Pub, Sweet Fusion, and Momoyama Sushi could all be at risk. The shopping centre is valuable land — developers are...
Calgary's noise crackdown on 17th Ave isn't working yet
A month after Mayor Farkas announced a vehicle noise reduction strategy for 17th Ave SW in the Beltline, locals say the bikes and loud cars are still tearing through. Small...
ENMAX outage reporting is badly broken during power failures
During Tuesday's outage, residents couldn't report power failures even when they knew their address. Online reporting failed with error messages, and the automated phone line...
