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Saturday · Aug 29, 2026

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11:26
PM
Pulse

Lost dog Lucy still missing near Brentwood

Lucy's still out there. Last spotted near Breen Road on August 27 and at Brenner Park the night after. She's timid so if you see her in the Brentwood area, call the number on...

10:50
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News Brief

Nenshi warns low voter turnout could boost separatist vote in October referendum

The Alberta NDP leader rallied hundreds to vote against separation, cautioning that motivated separatists could carry the day if pro-Canada voters stay home.

10:14
PM
Pulse

Wasp season is brutal this year—traps attracting swarms

Anyone else getting absolutely swarmed by wasps this summer? People are putting out traps and regretting it—apparently the bait is so effective the wasps are inviting their entire crew.

10:00
PM
Tonight

Common Saturdays - Free RSVP

Commonwealth Bar

9:38
PM
News Brief

Woman fatally shot by Calgary police had been seeking mental health care, friend says

As Amanda struggled with addiction and mental health, friends and professionals had documented her crisis and safety plan before Wednesday's shooting.

8:07
PM
Pulse

Someone caught Crescent Heights' postcard moment—downtown, the Bow, Princes Island all in one frame

The view from Crescent Heights just hit different. Someone posted a shot of downtown, the Bow River, and Princes Island that genuinely looks like it belongs on a tourism brochure.

8:00
PM
Tonight

Mayce Galoni

The Laugh Shop

7:37
PM
Pulse

Gas prices swinging 15¢ across Calgary, with Airdrie even cheaper

Gas price variation within the city right now is nuts—15¢ difference depending on where you fill up. Airdrie's at 159.9. Why such a massive spread?

7:07
PM
News Brief

Fish Creek Park volunteers ease beaver flooding with pipe solution that keeps dams intact

A coexistence approach on Saturday lowered water levels without displacing the animals, allowing them to keep their winter food stores while preventing pathway damage.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Said The Sky with Trivecta

Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary

7:00
PM
Tonight

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (18+) - Calgary - Saturday

Prince's Island Park

7:00
PM
Tonight

The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - In Concert

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

7:00
PM
Tonight

Final Drop 2 - ft. Said The Sky, Trivecta b2b Mitis + more

Grey Eagle Event Centre

6:37
PM
Pulse

811 health line frustration: locals say they keep getting sent to urgent care instead of actual answers

People calling 811 three times over two years and getting nowhere. They're told to check their policies, see how they feel, then go to urgent care anyway. Why call a health...

6:07
PM
Neighborhoods

Okotoks emergency vet clinic SAVE closes Sunday with final adoption event and mystery announcement

Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency hosts a farewell adoption event Sunday before shutting down. The parent company will announce something new for the Foothills area.

6:00
PM
Tonight

globalFEST

Elliston Park

5:37
PM
News Brief

Alberta kills 10 grizzlies under wildlife program, sparking conservation alarm

A provincial initiative to control problem bears has drawn criticism from wildlife officers and conservation groups who say it lacks transparency and may harm the population.

5:00
PM
Tonight

globalFEST

Spruce Meadows

4:00
PM
Tonight

Hatebreed: SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2026

The Arrowhead

3:00
PM
Tonight

Cavalry FC v. Vancouver FC

Spruce Meadows

3:00
PM
Tonight

Cavalry FC v. Vancouver FC

ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows

2:49
PM
Pulse

Someone mapped 847 public cameras around Calgary in 3D — worth the privacy questions

A developer put Calgary's public camera data into a 3D map and found 847 devices within 16km — 791 public cameras, 55 speed cameras, and 1 licence plate reader. They're asking...

2:04
PM
Pulse

UFC 331 coming to Calgary in September — where should you watch it?

Someone's asking Reddit where to catch UFC 331 in September when they're in town for work — first time in Canada and they want the best atmosphere to watch the fight....

2:00
PM
Tonight

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - Calgary - Saturday Afternoon Show with Jeff Arcuri and Caitlin Peluffo (18+)

Prince's Island Park

1:19
PM
Pulse

Southland Leisure Centre: parents asked to teach kids spitting isn't funny

Someone got spit on at Southland Leisure Centre yesterday while watching their kid swim. Three teenage boys did it on purpose, weren't sorry about it, even taunted them. Staff...

1:00
PM
Tonight

Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Calgary Stampeders

McMahon Stadium

1:00
PM
Tonight

The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - In Concert

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

1:00
PM
Tonight

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

Prince's Island Park

12:34
PM
News Brief

Premier Smith meets U.S. officials next week as trade tensions escalate

Alberta's leader heads to Tennessee to pitch diplomacy while lawmakers attend Midwest conference in Minnesota.

12:00
PM
Tonight

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - Calgary - Saturday Pass with Bill Burr, Jeff Arcuri, and Caitlin Peluffo (18+)

Prince's Island Park

8:11
AM
Pulse

Black bear killed after getting into garbage near Calgary

A black bear got into garbage near Calgary and had to be killed. Another reminder to lock down your trash if you're out that way.

7:45
AM
News Brief

Calgary city council targets 26 risky intersections with $6M safety upgrade plan

AI analysis identified Calgary's 50 most dangerous uncontrolled intersections. The city proposes $6 million to add traffic safety measures at 26 locations between 2027 and 2030.

7:20
AM
Pulse

Cars pulled over on Stoney Trail to watch fireworks

Stoney Trail got clogged Saturday night with cars pulling over in both the slow and passing lanes just to watch the fireworks. Transit nightmare but people weren't leaving.

6:54
AM
News Brief

Cale Makar signs largest NHL contract ever: $163.2M with Colorado

The Calgary-born defenceman agrees to 8-year extension with $20.4M annual value, surpassing Kirill Kaprizov's previous record.

6:28
AM
Pulse

Lost dog near Currie Barracks

Anyone lost a dog around Currie Barracks? Someone's looking for their pup in that area right now.

5:37
AM
News Brief

Missing hiker found dead on Tent Ridge in Kananaskis Country

A female hiker was located Monday on Tent Ridge after RCMP and rescue teams searched for her Sunday night. Police say the death is not suspicious.

12:01
AM
News Brief

Calgary schools add hundreds of teachers and support staff as enrolment climbs

The Calgary Board of Education is hiring more than 100 additional teachers using $200 million in provincial funding for classroom support teams.