Thursday · Aug 27, 2026
Man renting borrowed canoe to family that nearly drowned fined and banned from Banff
Someone rented a borrowed canoe to a family that almost drowned — now he's facing a fine and a ban from Banff park. Rental equipment, borrowed without permission, and water...
Calgary man sentenced to 10 years for Boxing Day crash that killed 9-year-old
Duane Nepoose stole a minivan and sped through a red light while fleeing police, colliding with Victoria Desjardins' family vehicle in December 2024.
New gym opening in Kensington next to proposed McDonald's
A new gym is opening in Kensington where Orange Theory shut down a few months ago. Location's wild: right next to a proposed McDonald's. Wondering how the fitness vibe meshes...
AIMCo surpasses $200 billion in assets under management
Alberta's Crown investment corporation reached $210.7 billion as of June 30, with net investment returns of $13.6 billion for the first half of 2026.
Palace Theatre screens still dark on show nights
Someone's noticing the Palace Theatre's outdoor screens stay off when there's an event on. Those LED boards could be lit up before you head in — energy cost or a long-running...
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Crabapples are ripe for picking
Local's got a mature crabapple tree that's loaded this year. If you're keen to pick, they're offering up the bounty — bring a ladder and drop a comment.
One dead in basement fire at northeast Calgary home Thursday afternoon
Firefighters found one person in the basement of a home in Tuxedo Park after responding to a structure fire around 12:20 p.m.
Calgary transit timing apps are consistently wrong
Google Maps keeps feeding people bad arrival times for the LRT and buses. Anyone found a more accurate tracker, or are we all just winging it?
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Elliston Park
Man charged in death of Calgary woman found near Cremona in July
Spencer Stolk, 37, faces indignity charge as police continue investigating 21-year-old Shakira Bearspaw's death.
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Spruce Meadows
Skunk caught on backyard camera getting a drink
A skunk showed up at someone's backyard pond for a drink last night. Dog nearly had a meltdown, but the little guy didn't spray. Wildlife getting bolder around the neighbourhoods.
Vote early by mail to reduce referendum day crowding
If you want to vote early for the referendum and cut down lineups on voting day, request a special ballot by mail. Elections Alberta's got the form online.
This building really does look like a 90s sneaker
Someone posted a building on Reddit that looks like an LA Gear sneaker from the 90s. Not the worst Calgary architecture, but yeah—pretty ugly.
Premier Smith rejects calls to cancel October referendum despite escalating U.S. trade war
Smith says it's an "important time" for Albertans to consider the benefits of remaining in Canada as Thomas Lukaszuk and NDP leader Nenshi urge postponement.
Calgary tracking major tariff impacts on city projects
Mayor Farkas is tracking U.S. tariffs hitting Calgary hard—the Green Line, water infrastructure, fire equipment are all exposed. Numbers coming early next week, then council...
Duane Nepoose to be sentenced Thursday for killing 9-year-old Victoria Desjardins while fleeing police
The Calgary man who stole a minivan and hit speeds of 180 km/h before blowing a red light on Macleod Trail will learn his sentence today.
Calgary pays employees' traffic fines while on duty—here's why
Since April 2023, Calgary has covered routine traffic fines for city workers driving fleet vehicles. The city says labour arbitration and legal review forced the shift.
Carburn Park had an eagle couple nesting — did they fledge?
Birders are asking whether the eagle couple at Carburn Park that was incubating eggs back in spring actually had eaglets and whether they fledged. If you've got photos, local...
Someone spotted something unusual in SW Calgary — what was it?
An animal showed up in southwest Calgary and someone's asking what it was. Any clues? The mystery's still out there if you saw it too.
Rum & Ritual Room is the tiki bar Calgary actually needed
Lower Mount Royal has a new tiki bar that's unapologetically over the top — shrunken heads, tiny umbrellas, the whole chaotic heap. It's gloriously tacky and way too quiet. If...
The city's studying a major stadium project
Calgary's exploring the feasibility of building a new major stadium. The city just put out a call for bids to study whether it's even possible.
Black bear captured in Diamond Valley after weeks raiding garbage and composts
Alberta Fish and Wildlife trapped and relocated the bear that had become a frequent visitor to the community, after residents secured food sources.
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