Friday · Aug 28, 2026
Grizzly bears returning to Calgary Zoo after cub escape
The grizzly bears are coming back to the Calgary Zoo exhibit after one escaped recently. The cub got out of its enclosure but zoo staff handled it. Exhibit will reopen when ready.
Handgun recovered from Bow River after man shot Calgary police officer on Aug. 10
ASIRT releases new details about the chaotic incident in Edworthy Park where a suspect shot a Calgary officer, then himself in the river.
Surviving Calgary on $300 for 25 days—cereal, pasta, and pb&j
Someone just moved to Calgary, rent's covered but they're tight on cash until payday Sept. 28. They're asking if $300 can stretch for 25 days on cereal, spaghetti and...
World Famous Fridays (Rap Night) - Free RSVP
Commonwealth Bar
Two charged in months-long string of commercial break-ins across Calgary
Adam MacArthur and Douglas Warrington face multiple charges after police recovered $100,000 in stolen specialized equipment and $30,000 in additional property.
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Dickens Pub - Calgary
illScarlett with Coda Club, Class Action, The Petty Larceneers
Dickens Pub
Mayce Galoni
The Laugh Shop
Queen - It's A Kinda Magic
Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary
Queen - It's a Kinda Magic
Grey Eagle Event Centre
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - In Concert
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (19+) - Calgary - Friday - WIth Matt Rife & Friends
Prince's Island Park
Face To Face (18+)
The Arrowhead - Calgary
Check your ENMAX meter reads
Check your ENMAX bills — if the meter read says "estimate" instead of "actual", dig in. One person's been getting estimates for 8 months and just scored a credit. Don't let that be you.
globalFEST
Spruce Meadows
Motorcyclist killed after riding over 200 km/h on McKnight Boulevard in 70 km/h zone
A 39-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and killed on McKnight Boulevard after riding at an estimated 200 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. The only saving grace: he didn't...
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
Prince's Island Park
Five vehicles caught fire in northeast Calgary; arson unit investigating
Five vehicles damaged in a northeast Calgary fire. The Calgary Police Service arson unit is investigating, though investigators haven't confirmed if the fires were deliberately...
Man forced into trunk and driven northeast of Calgary; three charged with kidnapping
A 31-year-old was threatened with a knife in Livingston park, pushed into his car trunk and released 9 km away. Police tracked the stolen vehicle to Innisfail with helicopter support.
Global fest Japan night chairs and parking tips
At Global fest for Japan night? Forget the low-deck-chair rule everyone else ignored. Bring a normal camping chair — everyone's doing it. If you're in GA, get there before 7 to...
Separatists pivot their pitch as trade war complicates Alberta independence campaign
The U.S.-Canada trade dispute has left Alberta separatists scrambling to argue both that Ottawa is weak and that independence remains Alberta's strongest move.
Local cyclist David completes every route on YYCPathways
David — "the GOAT" of Calgary's cycling scene — just rode 100% of the routes on YYCPathways.ca. Plus he's hit 94% of Calgary's roads on bike. Absolute legend.
Premier Smith fields data centre concerns at virtual town hall with over 12,500 Albertans
Water usage and electricity costs dominated Thursday's online event as Smith's government faces public skepticism about AI data centre projects across Alberta.
Lunar eclipse photos from Edworthy Park
People across Calgary caught the lunar eclipse yesterday and the shots from Edworthy Park are stunning. Worth the drive to that overlook.
Police investigate suspicious death discovered in Tuxedo Park house fire
A body was found in a basement fire Thursday afternoon on 27 Avenue N.E. Police say the death is suspicious and an autopsy is underway.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (19+) - Calgary - 3 Day Pass - WIth Matt Rife & Friends
Prince's Island Park
City advises against shoplifting bylaw, citing federal jurisdiction and constitutional risk
Administration found that theft under $100 already falls under federal Criminal Code; 20 other Canadian cities including Toronto have not attempted municipal bylaws.
